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Grand Funk Railroad
We're an American Band
Genres: Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Metal

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. We're An American Band
2. Stop Lookin' Back
3. Creepin'
4. Black Licorice
5. The Railroad
6. Ain't Got Nobody
7. Walk Like A Man
8. Loneliest Rider
9. Hooray
10. The End
11. Stop Lookin' Back (Acoustic Mix)
12. We're An American Band (2002 Remix)

They lost the 'Railroad' in their name but they gained a producer (Todd Rundgren) and a #1 hit single! Originally released in 1973. Includes 4 bonus tracks 'Hooray', 'The End', 'Stop Lookin' Back' (acoustic mix) & '... more »

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All Artists: Grand Funk Railroad
Title: We're an American Band
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Capitol
Original Release Date: 1/1/1973
Re-Release Date: 11/19/2002
Album Type: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered, Extra tracks
Genres: Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Metal
Style: Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 724354172625

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CD Reviews

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B. E Jackson | Pennsylvania | 05/18/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Yeah, it's quite obvious THIS is the album where Grand Funk Railroad turned commercial, but sometimes -though quite rare- an obvious commercial approach is just what a band needs to recharge their batteries, and I think Grand Funk may have been aware of that back in the day, and thus results in an album that radio stations probably found some comfort in.

The funk is still there, though not as noticeable as before. The hard rock is still there, but again, it was more noticeable on previous albums.

What this album does VERY well is succeed in sheer amazing songwriting. You can practically sing along to any one of these vocal melodies, and the album feels like it would work really well at a party scene. How many people were partying back in the 70's with this album playing on the turntable? I'm sure a lot of people were, especially those in the Detroit area.

I just love "Creepin". An EASY highlight for me, because the vocals are fantastic. "Ain't Got Nobody" sounds like it should have been a HUGE hit, a much bigger hit than the title song, but it didn't turn out that way. I almost want to say "I guarantee you'll love this song" but maybe it's not for everyone. Sure FEELS like it could have been a huge hit though.

The closing song "Loneliest Rider" takes the band in a much different direction than I ever heard the band attempt before as far as lyrical matter is concerned, and I enjoy it.

Overall, I think very highly of this album, and I believe you will too."