Survival
Grand Funk Railroad · 1971
40 min · 7 tracks · hard rock
A hard rock exploration of freedom and resilience, layered with soulful instrumentation and powerful vocals.
Why this album works
'Survival' peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the band's ability to maintain commercial success during a competitive era. The album is often noted for its socially conscious themes, particularly in tracks like 'I Want Freedom,' which resonate with the sociopolitical climate of the early 1970s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo grooves soulful instrumentation layers themes of freedom and resilience
- Context
- Released on April 1, 1971, 'Survival' was Grand Funk Railroad's fourth studio album, following their commercially successful 'Closer to Home.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the rock music scene, characterized by a blend of hard rock and soulful influences that resonated with a growing audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Aerosmith· Holograf
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Country Road 4:22
- 2 All You’ve Got Is Money 5:16
- 3 Comfort Me 6:48
- 4 Feelin’ Alright Standout 4:27
- 5 I Want Freedom Standout 6:19
- 6 I Can Feel Him in the Morning 7:15
- 7 Gimme Shelter Standout 6:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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