A1: Sister Anne (7:15) A2: Baby Won't Ya (5:41) A3: Miss X (5:07) A4: Gotta Keep Movin' (3:24) B1: Future/Now (6:18) B2: Poison (3:24) B3: Over And Over (5:12) B3: Skunk (Sonicly Speaking) (5:25)
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Rocktober 2023 / Clear & Yellow Vinyl
Description:
High Time by MC5, released 6 October 2023.
This version of High Time comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a translucent, yellow disc. - ROCKTOBER 2023 / CLEAR & YELLOW VINYL
"High Time" is the third and final studio album by the legendary Detroit rock band MC5, presented here as a high-quality LP edition by Rhino. Originally released in 1971, "High Time" captures a band at the peak of its creative powers: raw, urgent and politically charged, yet more focused and musically sophisticated than ever before. On this LP, MC5 fuse high-energy rock 'n' roll, proto-punk aggression and soulful groove into a dense, powerful sound that would go on to influence generations of punk, hard rock and alternative bands. The album is often praised by fans and critics as an underrated masterpiece in the band's catalogue, with explosive guitar work, fervent vocals and a rhythm section that never lets up. This Rhino LP edition is designed for collectors and audiophiles who want to experience the album in its original analog format, with the warmth, punch and presence that made early-'70s rock records so impactful.
Rhino, the manufacturer of this edition, is renowned for its high-quality reissues and lovingly curated catalogue work. Over decades, Rhino has built a reputation as one of the leading labels for classic rock, soul, jazz and alternative re-releases, paying close attention to sound quality, artwork and historical context. Collectors around the world appreciate Rhino pressings for their reliable production standards and respect for the original recordings and packaging. With "High Time" on LP, Rhino continues this tradition by presenting a definitive vinyl edition of a key document in American rock history.
MC5 (Motor City Five) are one of the most influential proto-punk bands of all time. Emerging from the late-1960s Detroit scene, they became known for their incendiary live shows, radical political stance and a sound that blended garage rock, free jazz and heavy blues. Their debut live album "Kick Out the Jams" is a landmark release, celebrated for its raw intensity and the iconic rallying cry of its title track. Follow-up studio albums, including "Back in the USA" and "High Time", cemented their status as pioneers whose work would deeply inspire the punk explosion of the late 1970s and beyond. Although their original career was relatively short-lived, MC5's legacy endures, and "High Time" stands as one of their most powerful and fully realized statements.