MC5 Back In The USA Original 1970 Atlantic Vinyl LP Detroit Proto-Punk Psych
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MC5 : Back In The USA
The MC5 re-emerged with a more refined sound for their sophomore effort, 1970's Back In The USA, their first studio record. The music is comparable to other Detroit proto-punk rockers of the same era, Iggy Pop & The Stooges, Alice Cooper and the ilk. As with the aforementioned peers, raw garage rock serves as the main ingredient for most of Back In The USA. Producer Jon Landau with the band were equipped with another great set of songs. Two covers bookend Back In The USA, an uptempo reading of Little Richard's rock & roll standard "Tutti Frutti" kicks things off in fine fashion, while the album-closing title track was originally done by Chuck Berry. The original material ranges from the abstract "The Human Being Lawnmower" to the heartfelt soul ballad "Let Me Try," a surprise highlight. Nervy, high-octane rockers bristling with pure adolescent energy, "Teenage Lust" and "Call Me Animal," among them, balance politically charged tracks like "The American Ruse." Back In The USA is an endlessly listenable rock & roll classic. MC5: Fred "Sonic" Smith (vocals, guitar); Rob Tyner (vocals); Wayne Kramer (guitar); Michael Davis (bass instrument); Dennis Thompson (drums).Additional personnel: Danny Jordan (keyboards). (web review)
Album description: The vinyl record is in glossy excellent to near mint condition and in the original Atlantic Records illustrated discography sleeve. The cellophane is still on the cover although a bit loosened; there's a cut-out near the lower left corner of the cover. The pictures in this listing are of the actual album you will receive. Check out our listings for a wide variety of LP's, 45's, CD's, cassettes & more, everything reasonably priced. Only $0.50 cents for each additional album shipped within the USA. We ship worldwide in very secure packaging and shipping costs will be combined on multiple purchases. International shipping details shown below. Any questions, please email us for a prompt reply.
Tracklist:
1. Tutti-Frutti
2. Tonight
3. Teenage Lust
4. Let Me Try
5. Looking at You
6. High School
7. Call Me Animal
8. The American Ruse
9. Shakin' Street
10. The Human Being Lawnmower
11. Back in the U.S.A.
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