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What's Funk?

Grand Funk Railroad · 1983

39 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A hard rock exploration blending classic grooves with politically charged lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove exploration
  • politically charged lyrical themes
  • engaging sing-along moments
  • for road trip playlists

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • avoid politically themed content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1983, 'What's Funk?' was Grand Funk Railroad's ninth studio album, following a brief hiatus after their previous album, 'Good Singin', Good Playin'' (1976). This album marked their return to the studio after several years and showcased a shift towards a more polished sound while still retaining their hard rock roots.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rock & Roll American Style 4:27
  • 2 Nowhere to Run 2:44
  • 3 Innocent 3:07
  • 4 Still Waitin’ 4:17
  • 5 Borderline 2:58
  • 6 El Salvador 4:05
  • 7 It’s a Man’s World 4:59
  • 8 I’m So True 4:09
  • 9 Don’t Lie to Me 4:30
  • 10 Life in Outer Space 4:18

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