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.
Why this album works
'Phoenix' reached number 33 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the band's continued popularity despite shifting musical landscapes. It reflects a moment in rock history where bands began to diversify their sounds, blending hard rock with more melodic elements, influencing subsequent artists in the genre.
- 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
- Alice Cooper· Aerosmith· Holograf
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flight of the Phoenix Standout 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 Standout 3:24
- 8 Freedom Is for Children 6:10
- 9 Gotta Find Me a Better Day 4:11
- 10 Rock & Roll Soul Standout 3:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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