Funny - Funny

Review by CP Cheats

Album Review: Funny – Funny Alright, let’s talk about Funny, the self-titled debut from the band Funny. Released in 1992, this album is like a weird musical cocktail—rock and hip-hop vibes shaken up with glam, hard rock, and nu-metal flavors. It’s wild how it came out in both the US and Czechoslovakia (yeah, that place still existed back then). The record was put out by Chunky Azz Records and Gramofonové Závody, which sounds like some kind of factory for old-school vinyl lovers. The credits are packed with names you won’t forget easily. Like Nikki Joy M., who basically owned the cover, layout, and design. Or Shawn Hackel, who engineered and mixed the whole thing. And hey, props to Jeff Tedrick on vocals—he’s got this gritty charm that fits perfectly with the chaos of the music. Oh, and V. Vlasák on bass guitar? Dude brings some serious groove to tracks like “Sám Proti Všem” and “This Life.” Now, onto the songs. There are a lot of them—seriously, this album doesn’t mess around—but I gotta shout out two that stuck with me. First up, “Lipstick.” This one hits different. It’s got this swaggering glam-rock vibe with these punchy guitar riffs courtesy of Joey and Mouse. The lyrics feel kinda sleazy but fun, like they’re poking fun at superficial relationships or something. You can almost picture someone smearing lipstick while blasting this track in their bedroom mirror. Honestly, it’s catchy as hell, even if it makes you feel a little guilty for liking it so much. Then there’s “Cowboy.” Man, this song feels like stepping into a spaghetti western movie where everyone’s wearing leather jackets instead of cowboy hats. The drums from Jim Sayers are insane here—they drive the whole thing forward like a runaway horse. And when Jeff starts singing, it’s like he’s telling you a story about being rebellious and free. There’s just something raw about it that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Plus, the mix of English and Czech lyrics gives it an edge you don’t hear every day. What’s wild about Funny is how it blends genres without overthinking it. One moment you’re headbanging to heavy riffs, and the next you’re nodding along to hip-hop beats. Tracks like “Hej, Vole Počkej” and “Ráda To Má” show off the band’s versatility, bouncing between energetic anthems and slower, moodier pieces. But honestly, what really makes this album stand out isn’t just the music—it’s the vibe. Listening to Funny feels like crashing a party where no one cares if you belong. It’s messy, loud, and unapologetically itself. Here’s the kicker though: Funny never blew up the way they could’ve. Maybe it was the timing, maybe it was the fact that they were trying to conquer two totally different countries at once. Either way, it’s kinda sad because albums like this deserve more love. So yeah, if you stumble across Funny, give it a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up humming “Lipstick” for days. Oh, and one last thing—how cool is it that Daniela Antalovská and Jiří Antalovský handled photography? Feels like the whole project was a family affair. Weirdly wholesome, right?

Artist: Funny
Album: Funny

1992

Rating: 4.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Sám Proti Všem	3:53
Tak To Má Bejt	5:24
This Life	5:22
Hej, Vole Počkej	3:27
Pieced Together	6:21
Doktor	4:59
Bimbo	3:59
Daralekt	5:50
S Každým Ránem	4:52
Chci Být Jen Svůj	4:38
Back Up	4:27
Za Pár	5:32
Lipstick	4:52
Nevěřím Slibům	3:26
Jen Jeden Z Nás	4:11
Dick	4:28
Ráda To Má	3:09
Cowboy	3:34
Ženský To Maj' Rády	2:53

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Funny - Self Titled (Full EP 1999)

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Catalog Numbers

L1 0031-4 311
Fun-001-1999
L1 0031-1 311
L1 0031-2 311

Labels

Gramofonové Závody
Chunky Azz Records

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CD
EP
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LP

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Gramofonové Závody
Recorded At	Propast Studio
Engineered At	The Grooveyard Studio
Mixed At	The Grooveyard Studio
Pressed By	Gramofonové Závody

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Funny
Bass Guitar	V. Vlasák
Design	Daniela & Jiří Antalovských
Photography	Daniela & Jiří Antalovských
Drums	D. Hafstein
Guitar	J. Bartoň, J. Kvita
Mixed By	Pavel Karlík (tracks: 5, 10), Tomáš Vráb
Producer	Olda Říha
Vocals	"Fany" Michalík
Bass	Mike
Cover	Nikki Joy M.
Layout	Nikki Joy M.
Engineer	Shawn Hackel
Photography By	L. Michelle
Written-By	Funny

Notes

Nahráno ve studiu Propast a Sono (5, 10) na jaře 1992
℗ 1992
Made in Czechoslovakia
Funny's self titled debut EP was released in May of 1999. The band produced over 5000 copies, all were sold out after six months.
© 1999 ASCAP / Soup Deville Publishing
Additional Layout & Design for DIRECTions.
RARE PRESS
Nahráno ve studiu Propast a Sono (5, 10) na jaře 1992.
[Recorded at Studio Propast, except tracks 5, 10 at Studio Sono on spring 1992.]

Barcodes

Barcode: 8596961003140>
Rights Society: OSA
Other (Manufacturing Date Code): 211
Barcode: 7 2177-29182-2 4
Barcode: 8596961003119
Matrix / Runout: & LE 0063/A
Matrix / Runout: & LE 0064/A
Rights Society: OSA BIEM
Barcode (Text): 8 596961 003140
Barcode: 8596961003140
Matrix / Runout: GZ DB1220 L1 0031-2 311
SPARS Code: ADD

About Funny

Czech rock group formed in 1991. More members: Jan Šulista - keyboards Radim Černý - guitar {;}Band from Cleveland, OH formed in 1998.

Real Name

funny (10)

Members

Jaroslav Bartoň
Karel Adam
Daniel Hafstein
Václav Vlasák
Jindřich Kvita
Fany Michalík
Pavel Pulkert
Marek Sváček

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Funny* by the band Funny is a wild mix of rock and hip-hop, blending glam, hard rock, and nu metal styles. Released in 1992, it came out in both the US and Czechoslovakia, making it a rare cross-cultural gem. What’s even cooler? The band took full creative control—writing, arranging, and producing the album themselves. And get this: Nikki Joy M. didn’t just design the cover but also handled the layout and photography, giving the album a cohesive, DIY vibe. Tracks like "Lipstick" and "Sám Proti Všem" showcase their genre-hopping boldness. A true piece of '90s underground art!