Capitol Collectors Series cover

Capitol Collectors Series

Grand Funk Railroad · 1991

75 min · 15 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant fusion of hard rock and soulful melodies that encapsulates the spirit of the early '70s.

Why this album works

'Capitol Collectors Series' is significant for its comprehensive overview of Grand Funk Railroad’s career, featuring chart-topping hits that defined their legacy. The compilation not only achieved commercial success but also played a crucial role in reintroducing the band to new listeners amid the growing popularity of classic rock in the early '90s.
Career context
Released in 1991, 'Capitol Collectors Series' serves as a retrospective compilation that highlights Grand Funk Railroad's peak years from the late 1960s to early 1970s. This collection arrived after the band's significant commercial success, including hits like 'We're an American Band', showcasing their evolution in sound and influence within the rock genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Aerosmith· Holograf

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Time Machine 3:45
  • 2 Heartbreaker 6:35
  • 3 Inside Looking Out 9:33
  • 4 Closer to Home / I’m Your Captain Standout 10:10
  • 5 Mean Mistreater 5:03
  • 6 Feelin’ Alright 4:26
  • 7 Gimme Shelter 6:17
  • 8 Footstompin’ Music 3:47
  • 9 Rock & Roll Soul 3:26
  • 10 We’re an American Band 3:27
  • 11 Walk Like a Man (You Can Call Me Your Man) 4:06
  • 12 The Loco-Motion 2:58
  • 13 Shinin’ On 5:56
  • 14 Some Kind of Wonderful Standout 3:17
  • 15 Bad Time 2:53

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