Kick Out the Jams
MC5 · 1969
40 min · 8 tracks · punk
A raw, explosive blend of garage rock energy and political fervor that challenges the status quo.
Why this album works
'Kick Out the Jams' is significant for its unfiltered rebellion and was one of the first albums to feature the phrase 'kick out the jams, motherfuckers,' which garnered both controversy and acclaim. The album reached number 30 on the Billboard charts and has since been recognized as a foundational influence on punk rock.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing experience explosive energy bursts
- Context
- Released in January 1969, 'Kick Out the Jams' was MC5's debut album, positioning them as pioneers of the proto-punk movement. At this time, the band was gaining notoriety for their high-energy live performances and radical politics, aiming to fuse rock music with revolutionary messages.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mongol Shuudan· Pete Shelley· Flatfoot 56
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ramblin' Rose 4:15
- 2 Kick Out the Jams Standout 2:52
- 3 Come Together 4:29
- 4 Rocket Reducer No. 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa) Standout 5:41
- 5 Borderline 2:54
- 6 Motor City Is Burning Standout 6:04
- 7 I Want You Right Now 5:22
- 8 Starship 8:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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