Name: Heavy Lifting
Brand: MC5

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

0219310EMU

Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Includes Bonus Live Tracks, 180g Vinyl, Gatefold

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-10-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

4029759193104

Total Cap

9999

Black LPx2

0219308EMU

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Extended format: No

Includes Bonus Live Tracks

4029759193081

CDx2

0219307EMU

White

Arctic Pearl

Indie Exclusive

4029759193074

White LP

0219135EMU

180g Vinyl, Gatefold

4029759191353

Black LP

0219121EMU

4029759191216

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Genre US

Classic

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MC5 (Motor City Five) was a U.S. garage rock / heavy psychedelic / proto punk rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan in 1964. After relocating to Ann Arbor, Michigan and gaining attention for their performance at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, they were signed by Elektra Records. Despite their overtly political and anti-establishment stance, which limited their mainstream appeal outside of the American Rust Belt, MC5 released two albums with Atlantic Records before disbanding.

The MC5 (Motor City Five) emerged from Lincoln Park, Michigan in 1964 as a prominent U.S. garage rock / heavy psychedelic / proto punk rock band. In 1968, they moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan where they caught the attention of Elektra Records after an impressive performance at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. However, due to their politically charged and anti-establishment approach, their popularity remained largely confined to the American Rust Belt region.

Despite facing challenges with widespread acceptance beyond their core fanbase, MC5 signed with Atlantic Records after being dropped by Elektra Records in 1969. They went on to release two more albums before ultimately disbanding.

Heavy Lifting is the new studio album by Detroit’s punk rock pioneers, MC5. Led by MC5 founding member Wayne Kramer and produced by the iconic Bob Ezrin, Heavy Lifting signifies a momentous occasion – the release of new MC5 music, a staggering 53 years since their last album in 1971. The music community recently mourned the loss of MC5 founding member Wayne Kramer and Dennis 'Machine Gun' Thompson, the last members of the original MC5 lineup, accompanied by messages of love from the world’s greatest rock stars.

MC5's enduring influence and cultural significance are solidified by their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. Heavy Lifting features an all-star lineup of guest musicians including Slash, Tom Morello, William Duvall (Alice in Chains), Vernon Reid (Living Colour), Tim McIlrath (Rise Against), and many more.

Heavy Lifting

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Discover Heavy Lifting by MC5 on earMUSIC. New studio album featuring iconic guest musicians. Vinyl records available. Shop now for exclusive music.