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MC5

Heavy Lifting

Heavy Lifting

SKU: V95644 Barcode: 4029759191353
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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album

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  • Released Date: 18 Oct 2024

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Ah, MC5 - the quintessential garage rock rebels who throw caution to the wind and just crank up the volume to 11. Their latest offering, "Heavy Lifting (Limited Edition)," is a wild ride from start to finish.

From the moment the opening track kicks in, you're hit with a tsunami of fuzzed-out guitars, pounding drums, and raw, unbridled energy. It's like being slapped in the face by a velvet glove - aggressive yet strangely comforting.

The band's signature blend of punk, blues, and proto-metal is in full force here, with each track bringing something new to the table. Whether it's the blistering riffs of "Revolution Now" or the swaggering groove of "Motor City Madness," MC5 prove that they still have plenty of fire in their bellies.

But what really sets this album apart is the sheer sense of urgency that permeates every note. It feels like the band is always on the brink of spontaneous combustion, teetering on the edge of chaos but somehow managing to keep it all together.

In true MC5 fashion, "Heavy Lifting" doesn't pull any punches. It's loud, brash, and unapologetically in your face - just the way we like it. So crank up the volume, grab a cold one, and let MC5 take you on a wild ride through the seedy underbelly of rock 'n' roll. You won't regret it.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Heavy Lifting (Feat. Tom Morello)
2. Barbarians at the Gate
3. Change, No Change
4. The Edge of the Switchblade (Feat. William Duvall & Slash)
5. Black Boots (Feat. Tim McIlrath)
6. I Am the Fun (The Phoney)
7. Twenty-five Miles
8. Because of Your Car
9. Boys Who Play With Matches
10. Blind Eye (Feat. Dennis Thompson)
11. Can't Be Found (Feat. Vernon Reid & Dennis Thompson)
12. Blessed Release
13. Hit It Hard (Feat. Joe Berry)

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About the artist

MC5

Hailing from the gritty streets of Detroit, MC5 are the quintessential embodiment of rebellious rock 'n' roll energy. Formed in 1964, this quintet of raucous revolutionaries - comprised of vocalist Rob Tyner, guitarists Wayne Kramer and Fred "Sonic" Smith, bassist Michael Davis, and drummer Dennis Thompson - burst onto the music scene with their raw, unapologetic sound that shook the foundations of the establishment. MC5's fusion of blues, garage rock, and proto-punk elements created a sonic cocktail that was both explosive and liberating. Their incendiary live performances became the stuff of legend, with Tyner's wild stage antics and the band's ferocious guitar riffs igniting audiences into a frenzy. With their seminal debut album "Kick Out the Jams" released in 1969, MC5 cemented their status as pioneers of the burgeoning punk rock movement. The title track, a call-to-action anthem that oozed with defiance and attitude, encapsulated the band's radical ethos and set the tone for their uncompromising approach to music. Despite their brief commercial success, MC5's impact on the music world cannot be overstated. Their influence can be heard in the snarling vocals of The Clash, the blistering riffs of The Stooges, and the DIY ethos of countless punk bands that followed in their wake. In a world plagued by conformity and complacency, MC5 dared to speak truth to power and challenge the status quo. Their legacy lives on as a testament to the enduring power of rock 'n' roll as a force for social change and cultural revolution. MC5 will forever be remembered as the fearless pioneers who kicked out the jams and fought to keep the spirit of rebellion alive.

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