Born to Die cover

Released 50 years ago

Born to Die

Grand Funk Railroad · 1976

48 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A gritty blend of hard rock anthems and soulful ballads that reflect the band's raw energy and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • emotional depth in ballads
  • reflective moments of nostalgia
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • gritty energy for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • need for fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1976, 'Born to Die' was Grand Funk Railroad's seventh studio album, following their commercially successful 'We're an American Band.' At this point, the band was navigating a transition, aiming to evolve their sound while addressing changing musical landscapes and audience expectations.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Born to Die 5:39
  • 2 Dues 5:35
  • 3 Sally 3:19
  • 4 I Fell for Your Love 4:15
  • 5 Talk to the People 5:33
  • 6 Take Me 5:09
  • 7 Genevieve 6:05
  • 8 Love Is Dyin' 4:17
  • 9 Politician 3:57
  • 10 Good Things 4:23

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