The best MC5 albums
7 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.
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Kick Out the Jams
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1
Teen Age Lust
Raucous punk energy collides with blues-infused rock, radiating youthful rebellion and raw musicality.
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2
The Big Bang!: Best of the MC5
2000
Explosive punk energy collides with raw rock and roll spirit across a collection of live and studio tracks.
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3
Heavy Lifting
2024
Fierce punk anthems collide with gritty rock energy, embodying a raw urgency that pulses through each track.
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4
Kick Out the Jams
1969
Explosive rock energy collides with political fervor, creating a raw and rebellious sonic landscape that defined a generation.
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5
Back in the USA
1970
Energetic punk rock anthems collide with raw, gritty production and rebellious spirit, embodying the urgency of early 70s counterculture.
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High Time
1971
Fierce guitar riffs and politically charged lyrics meld with a raw, high-energy punk ethos that defined an era.
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7
Babes in Arms
1983