Graham Central Station - Stomped Beat-Up And Whooped
- Artist Graham Central Station
- Title Stomped Beat-Up And Whooped
- Label Warner Bros. Records
- Catalogue No WBS 8417
- Format 7''
- Genre Funk Soul
- Media Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Sleeve Condition Generic
Year Released: 1975
Genre: Funk / Soul
Description:
“Stomped Beat-Up and Whooped” by Graham Central Station is an explosive funk workout taken from the band’s 1975 album “Ain’t No ‘Bout-A-Doubt It”, released on Warner Bros. Records. Built around Larry Graham’s signature slap bass and an infectious rhythm section, the song lives up to its name — a high-octane jam that feels both gritty and celebratory.
The track’s tight grooves, funky guitar riffs, and ecstatic vocal interplay make it a fan favorite among funk purists. Its unfiltered energy embodies Graham Central Station’s mix of gospel exuberance and funk innovation — a sound that would go on to influence countless R&B, hip-hop, and pop artists.
“Stomped Beat-Up and Whooped” is pure, uncut funk — a reminder of how Larry Graham’s pioneering bass technique reshaped the foundations of modern groove music.
