Funhouse – Generation Generator (Release Year – 1990)
One of the bands from the late ’80′s early 90′s glam metal scene, that has been long forgotten about by most is Hollywood, CA’s Funhouse.
The band released one CD, back in 1990, and pretty much vanished shortly thereafter. On Generation Generator, you get 5 studio tracks, and 3 live cuts. I though this was kind of odd mixture, especially for a new band starting out.
Funhouse’s sound falls somewhere between Motley Crue, Skid Row and maybe a dash of Ugly Kid Joe. They weren’t as good as any of those bands, but they do have a solid sound that I found enjoyable. This disc isn’t breaking any new ground musically, and it kind of short, with it clocking in just shy of 33 minutes. 80′s and 90′s Glam metal fans will probably love this disc. It is a fun disc of partying
hair metal tunes, that is still worth a few spins in 2008 and beyond.
Generation Generator has been out of print for quite a while, but you can still snag some copies of this disc from Amazon.com for a reasonable price. If you like what you hear, grab a copy of this disc, before they are all gone.
In 2008, Chris, Marc and Joe E. are playing together in a band called Hazard Los Angeles. Funhouse did a reunion show in 2002. I doubt we have heard the last from this Hollywood band. For more information on Funhouse, check out their myspace page.
Rating:
Out of 10
Track Listing:
1. Self-Denial
2. Y R S
3. One Funhouse
4. The Preacher
5. One More Time For Love
6. Rocks And Roses
7. Generation Generator
8. Christine In Chains
Funhouse is:
Chris Hazard – Vocals
Marc Vachon – Lead Guitar
Johnny Hill – Drums
Joe E. rhythm – Guitar
Cat – Bass
I remenber seeing thier album over at one record store in Japanit was early 90′s i think. then I came to U.S. I’ve coincidentally met key menbers of this band “Funhouse” & became friend. They were so cool in person After while being as a friend for a long time, He told me about his band & I was so shocked about that I knew them even from overseas!!
No, but I am always on the lookout for the obscure…..
I remember seeing them in RIP magazine but they way they looked immediately turned me off. Have you ever came across any demos or albums of the Guttercats or Rozy Coyote?
I never heard this one. I do remember reading an interview with them ub Faces around the time this album came out. They just spent the interview talking about picking out their costumes and how when they made it big that they would make sure the magazines had different pictures of them because they hated opening magazines and seeing the same pictures of bands. I had no interest in them after reading that because all they talked about was their image.
It is all good. Just glad you are reading the reviews, even if you don’t like some of the bands.
I try to give the more obscure acts the limelight with Rare Rock Rewind. Their are a lot of new fans to this style of rock that never knew most of these bands even existed.
It’s ok, I have found there are very few people that like the same bands I do. Besides I just like giving you a hard time.
Sorry you didn’t like them Brian. No band is left safe. Some of the ones you are mentioned will be showing up here soon.
Rob..this is some obscure shit you are digging up but unfortunately this is something you should have left buried!! Dig up some Smashed Gladys, Kingofthehill, Jailhouse, Angora, D’molls, Slammin’ Gladys or Slick Lilly. All of those bands leave DULLhouse sucking their dust.