"All the Girls in the World Beware!!!" is the ninth studio album by American hard rock band Grand Funk Railroad. Released in December 1974, the album was produced by Jimmy Ienner and distributed by the record label Capitol.
This album combines elements of hard rock and pop, continuing the band's transition towards a more mainstream sound. The cover art for this album was distinctive, featuring a portrait of the band members composed of physical attributes of various celebrities.
The songs "Some Kind of Wonderful" and "Bad Time" were both released as singles from this record, achieving significant commercial success. "Some Kind of Wonderful" peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, while "Bad Time" reached number four, making them two of Grand Funk Railroad’s biggest hits.
This lineup of the band included Mark Farner on vocals and guitars, Mel Schacher on bass, Craig Frost on keyboards and Don Brewer on drums, with all members contributing to vocals. Critical reception varies, but the album has retained a moderate popularity with fans over time. Despite the band's significant commercial success, they have often been overlooked in discussions of the period's influential hard rock bands.
Despite the dramatic shift from their raw, energetic early albums to a more pop-oriented sound, "All the Girls in the World Beware!!!" reflects Grand Funk Railroad's versatility and continued ability to evolve their sound in response to changing music trends. However, this didn't compromise their definitive hard rock sound, which contributed significantly to their legacy as one of the pioneering American rock bands of the 70s.
