... came out and i saw these guys live was amazing then and even more today love this album
925675
makes me think back to when it first came out and i saw these guys live was amazing then and even more today love this album. this is good metal with an amazing sound. if there is an album that i suggest its this one has a great easy sound for beginners to this type of sound as well as some great heavy growls
140895
This is awesome it inspired me to go out and watch to them live and they sound even better live...great lyrics and what cool sounds..
Buy this or you will be sorry.
4821638
This album is an amazing showcase of unbelievable talent. Please show these guys some support and purchase this album. You will not regret it!
1421081
This album is raw, raucous, energetic and needs to be played loud, that's REALLY LOUD to be fully appreciated. I was 13 when this came out as a double LP for less that five bucks and it really did an amazing job of capturing the excitement of sitting in the front row at a live concert. It's been remastered onto a single disc and the songs have been placed in their correct sequence with no overdubs. The sound here is just very real and Don Brewer's bass is mixed equally with Mark Farner's guitar causing your entire house to vibrate. You can almost feel the sweat and smell the reefer while listening to this. This historical release is a perfect time capsule of 1970 and the stage patter from these heavy metal hippies sounds pretty funny today.

It was recorded on June 1970 in Florida right after they played the Atlanta Pop Fest with The Allman Brothers and The Who. One of the amazing things about Grand Funk was how huge they were. Critics hated them and radio ignored them (at this time) but this album still sold 1,000,000 copies in its first week of release and hit #5 on the Billboard chart. There is a nice booklet included here with the band members reminiscing about hanging out with Janis Joplin, their infamous 60 foot high billboard in Times Square and going from playing The Fillmore East to Madison Square Garden to Shea Stadium all in one year. I like the whole album but my favorite track is their cover of The Animals' "Inside Looking Out". It was my favorite song in the 8th grade and it rocked hard then and it still rocks hard today.
463802
I saw these guys at Warped Tour and it was the best thing that happened all damn day.  The energy is out of this world and the music is so true its scary.  Amazing lyrics and great music.  It gets you pumped for whatever is going on.
860502
This is easily my favorite album of the year.  I cant remember the last time I was able to listen to an album from start to finish and love every song.  If you get a chance, also see these guys live.
4176823
This album and group are incredible.  I enjoyed their first album slightly more so I am only giving it four starts instead of five,  but this is an excellent album that you should check out.
1951533
Benn listening to Hotel Books for a while now. Instead of just listening to things posted on youtube, I finally decided to support these guys and bought this album. Their music continues to evolve and this album is a truly amazing effort.
2807053
One of the best albums to come out of 2012.  I highly recommend the album and see them live if you ever get the chance!!!
794619
I met these guys in Dallas through a friend.  The album, itself, is extremely alive and full of energy.  However, seeing them live is so heart pounding that you can do nothing but jump around.  They are heavy yet  uplifting!  They will get your body moving!
1544656
I fell in love with metro station when i saw them a few nights ago and impressed me so much i bought thier album and i love it
2608607
Saw them live with Coheed and Cambria and had to but the record.  Met the band, down to earth guys.  Buy this and hopefully we can encourage them to make more music.
2074384
I ama huge fan of Linkin Park, although I really did not like there first album it was to hard and Mike S sounded really bad and to over the top. Minutes To Midnight and A Thousand Suns are EPIC and I mean it. I am totally into the fact that they have slowed way down and Mike S sounds so much more relaxed and I love what he raps about today. Chester has an amazing voice on this album and I am glad to see they use his vocals more than Mike. This album I give 5 stars because it's crafted so well and let me tell you this is an album made for SubWoofers out there the bass is so smooth and it hit's home with me. I just went to Target and this couple asked me who I was playing and I said Linkin Parks new album A Thousand Suns immediately they reacted and said "that's Linkin Park"? They loved it, so please go pick this one up I know when it comes out on vinyl in September I am there to purchase it 180 grams of pure bliss!
3106945
I saw Them Crooked Vultures live in Boston before anybody knew any of their songs. The chemistry and energy of the band is incredible, and the best part about them is that they absolutely love making their music. It was one of the best performances I have seen.

Enter the album. When was the last time you listened to something and couldn't say, "This sounds like (enter another band or album name here)." I don't really recall that thought crossing my mind in a very long time. Sure, you can hear a little QOTSA in there, but only because Josh Homme is lending vocals to both bands. However, this sound is new and refreshing, and they are far more than the sum of their parts.

I am happy that a Zeppelin reunion did not happen, honestly, as I believe we would have missed out on this great music for rehashing something that had its day and doesn't necessarily need to be rehashed.

I am a huge fan of QOTSA and Foo Fighters, but they have left their mark already. I would be perfectly happy if we didn't ever see another album from either band if it means we can hear more of what these guys have to offer together. Their music is truly incredible.
1502707
Saw these guys live in Baltimore and was hooked.  Bought the album the first day it came out and still listening to them now straight thru.
1789573
This is an amazing album.  I've been listening to it constantly and I'm still blown away.  The band made a great progession from their previous two albums.  To me, it's like an evolution from Bitterness the Star and A Snow Capped Romance--they are still powerful, but heavier and more melodic.  I can go on for pages as to why these guys are my favorite band, but I'll just cut it here.
2921744
Amazing album.  These guys are great live.  I saw them on tour with Ellie Goulding and cannot wait for a follow up album.