Standunder

Standunder

Track Listings

1. I Want Some Of That

2. Destiny

3. Wishing Well

4. L.S.D.

5. I Know What I Need

6. Catholic Boy

7. Lonely

8. Anonymous

9. Been Too Long

10. Raintown

11. Standunder

Standunder,My Little Funhouse,Geffen Records,Hair Metal,Heavy Metal,Rock

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Standunder, or How to make a great record and dissapear.

My Little Funhouse - 'Standunder' (Geffen)

A gem of an album that never got the recognition it deserved

Kilkenny's finest under review

Standunder
My Little Funhouse
Manufacturer: Geffen Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music
General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000006UML
Release Date: 1992-11-10

Tracks:

I Want Some Of That
Destiny
Wishing Well
L.S.D.
I Know What I Need
Catholic Boy
Lonely
Anonymous
Been Too Long
Raintown
Standunder

Customer Reviews:

Standunder, or How to make a great record and dissapear........2007-02-27

This Irish five-piece hands us this first -and sadly, last- album, filled with nice, catchy riffs, great, great drumming, solid basswork and a unique voice. here you get a collection of tunes that go from the moody, mellow Wishing Well -my personal favorite-, to the insane L.S.D. to the rocker Standunder to the catchy Been Too Long, and you'll not get dissapointed. Well, except for L.S.D., which could have been a nice outtake.

My Little Funhouse - 'Standunder' (Geffen).......2004-12-04

It's a shame this Irish five piece was never heard from after the release of this disc,their sole album.Whatever the case is,the band was surely capable of writing some strong well-structured basic rock&roll songs with the stellar vocals of frontman Alan Lawlor fully intact.Tracks that I dug the most were "L.S.D.",the moody "Wishing Well",the ass-kicking "I Want Some Of That","I Know What I Need" and their soulful ballad "Anonymous"(would be a nice tune to slow dance to).I remember seeing these guys while they were once touring the states to promote this CD.A forgotten gem.

A gem of an album that never got the recognition it deserved.......2004-08-05

Like many fans of the Irish glam-rock band My Little Funhouse, I was first introduced to them on an episode of MTV's Headbanger's Ball eons ago where they performed an acoustic version of "Wishing Well" from their album Standunder. I was perplexed as to why this band was on Headbanger's Ball, since their music doesn't exactly fit into the Heavy Metal genre. I was even more perplexed as to why they were playing "Wishing Well," one of their mellower songs. But something about this band made an impression on me, for no reason other than their music was GOOD. Shortly afterwards I bought Standunder, went home and played it several times, and became hooked. My Little Funhouse quickly disappeared from the face of the Earth, and unfortunately never had a lot of success. But for those of us who have discovered this gem of an album, their music has lived on with the small yet dedicated fanbase they established during their short career.

Standunder is a glam-rock lover's dream come true, filled with instantly-cathy rock songs that envelop the listener with killer guitar riffs, soaring melodies and pounding drums. The production is first-rate, giving the songs that extra edge to bring them to their full dynamic effect. It's polished, but not overproduced. These guys knew what they were doing. The opening track "I Want Some Of That" is a great rocker and sets the mood for the album. It's easily one of the best tracks. "Destiny" follows, another rocker. "Wishing Well" slows down the pace and starts off with a beautiful acoustic intro until the electric guitars come in. This song is pure perfection. The rest of the album contains more hard rocking songs with the exception of "Raintown," another mellow tune. This song has a great guitar solo that reminds me of Slash's first solo on "November Rain." (they thank Guns N' Roses in the liner notes, so one can assume that GNR were an influence). But my favorite song on the album has to be "You Blew It," a non-listed bonus track sandwiched between tracks 5 and 6. It has one of the best choruses I've ever heard. Simply a killer song.

One thing that makes My Little Funhouse unique is Alan Lawlor's vocals, which can best be described as whiny and child-like. I normally would not like a singer with that type of voice, but Alan's voice works so well for the songs that his vocals end up blending in with the music instead of being irritating. It may take a little getting used to his style of singing but give it a chance and you'll eventually appreciate his uniqueness. The rest of the band is top-notch as well, with brothers Brendan and Anthony Morrissey giving the songs a heavy "crunch" while splashing in great melodies on guitar, Gary Deevy churning out some serious heart-thumping bass, and Derek Maher laying the foundation with some mega-great drumming. This band knew how to work together as a unit, and the songs speak for themselves.

Anyone who is more than a casual fan (or even the casual fan who has been itching for more of My Little Funhouse) should know that there are several excellent b-sides floating around out there. The single of "Wishing Well" has a non-album track called "When She Cries" which is a slower rocker and a gem of a song. There's the Addicted EP which as 2 non-album tracks, "Addicted" and "No More Lies," both very cool. And finally, there's the "Destiny"-"L.S.D." single that contains 3 non-album tracks, "Sip and Spit," "B.T.A.B." and "Pink Pills," all heavy rockers. "Pink Pills" is good enough to make your head spin. One can find all of these at eBay, and if you're a My Little Funhouse fan you owe it to yourself to get them. And if you're new to this band, get Standunder and be ready to discover something spectacular.

Kilkenny's finest under review.......2003-05-15

~Standunder is a super album from Kilkenny, Ireland's finest band My Little Funhouse. While the album can't hold a candle to their classic gigs supporting Guns and Roses in Slane Castle and in the Pumphouse, Standunder goes some way to capture some of that magic. The album is a solid affair, packed with strong guitar rifts and soaked in a grungy vibe. Alan Lawlor's vocals are terrific with a voice reminiscent of a rockier Adam Duritz. The best track is the funky and downright dirty Cookie Jar~~ while the lamentable L.S.D. is the album's nadir. The tone of the album is very inconsistent and it's hard to tell if they're trying to tap into the grunge phase or make a straight out rocker album but there is plenty to recommend especially for fans of fast and catchy guitar choons. A good outing for Kilkenny's finest. Go on the cats.~

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Standunder
My Little Funhouse
Manufacturer: Universal Music & VI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B00000DT47
Release Date: 1992-11-10

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