Phoenix
Grand Funk Railroad · 1972
41 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A blend of hard rock and soulful ballads, merging powerful vocals with intricate instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- reflective moments with soulful depth
- uplifting themes of resilience
- engaging sing-alongs for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek instant gratification from tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1972, 'Phoenix' was Grand Funk Railroad's sixth studio album and followed their commercially successful 'Closer to Home.' At this point, the band had solidified their status in the hard rock scene but faced challenges as they aimed to evolve their sound while maintaining mass appeal. The album marked a transitional period as they experimented with different styles and themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Guess Who· Creedence Clearwater Revival· Ted Nugent
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flight of the Phoenix 3:40
- 2 Tryin’ to Get Away 4:13
- 3 Someone 4:05
- 4 She Got to Move Me 4:50
- 5 Rain Keeps Fallin’ 3:28
- 6 I Just Gotta Know 3:55
- 7 So You Won’t Have to Die 3:24
- 8 Freedom Is for Children 6:10
- 9 Gotta Find Me a Better Day 4:11
- 10 Rock & Roll Soul 3:32
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