Name: Back In The USA
Brand: MC5

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

A 8247

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Clear

Colour details

Crystal Clear Diamond

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Rocktober

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-10-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

603497840397

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Clear LP

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Genre US

60s & 70s

Label US

Atlantic

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.

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Reissues

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Back In The USA was the second album by Detroit's legendary MC5 but the first to be recorded in the studio. Originally released in 1970 this album takes a step back from the raw in your face sound of their classic debut Kick Out The Jams for a more focused, tighter approach. Their sophomore effort features a fine selection of originals such as "The Human Being Lawnmower," "The American Ruse" and "Shakin' Street," plus choice covers of Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti" and Chuck Berry's "Back In The USA". A top 500 pick for best albums of all time from NME and Rolling Stone now reissued on 180 gram vinyl from 4 Men With Beards.

Back In The USA

Music US

Discover Back In The USA by MC5 on vinyl. This legendary album features a more focused sound with originals and covers, now reissued on 180 gram vinyl from 4 Men With Beards.