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MC5's Back in the USA could not disappoint any fan of 1960s garage/ punk rock/ rock n roll. Blistering in with the 5's version of Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti", every track is a gem. The album barely runs over 30 minutes- these boys knew how to pump out a short sharp classic every time! Highlight's include the yearning love of "Looking at You" & "Let me Try", the adolescent dreams & desires of "Tonight" & "Teenage Lust" through to the good time sounds of "Shaking Street" & "Back in the USA" A fine addition to this pressing of Back in the USA is "High School" not found on the original vinyl. Try listening to this album without a smile appearing on your face- it’s impossible. MC5 knew how to rock, influencing generations of rock n'rollers after them. This album is a classic, just a shame they don't make 'em like they used to!Read full review
If you dont own any MC5 albums then you must buy at least one, I would recommend Kick out the Jams, if you want the all out wall of sound of their live show. This little known but very influential rock band who courted as much controversy in the US as the Rolling stones did in the 60's and the pistols in the 70's only really made 3 albams, although various live shows have seen the light of day in recent years. This is the second album which has a number cover versions and some brilliant originals, I think the sound is a little thin and brittle at times which is rare with the 5. For me highlights here are American Ruse, Shakin Street and Looking at you, however the only track that does not cut it for me is Tutti-Frutti. The 5 even find room for a ballad with Let Me Try. There arealso some great teenage anthems Teenage Lust and Call me Animal thereis definitely a strong sex and revelution theme which sits perfectly in the 1969 setting. Worth having but try Kick Out The James!Read full review
This may be the finest rock and roll record of all time. The sheer energy of " Looking at you " left an indelible mark on me. I pull this record out once a year and play it to death. The story goes that a mistake by the engineer on this record meant that the bass end was left out of the mix, leading to, what became known as the " tin melt " sound. Bands like the Blue Oyster Cult used this on their early records, not suspecting that it was originally an error. The light, top end sound means that the tracks are understated, which means that, what at first seems insubstantial, becomes a record that you can't stop playing.
i suppose nothing can compare to kick out the jams but for a studio album it comes pretty close.Chuck Berry meets the Stooges.Raw but polished if you know what what I mean
Later mellow issue from MC5 different energy from earlier releases, less revolutionary fervour/ preaching ( probablly due in part to being dumped by previous label & ongoing hard drug problems within the band!!) well worth a listen.
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