MC5

Heavy Lifting

RELEASED: October 18, 2024
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Heavy Lifting 3:20 2. Barbarians at the Gate 4:18 3. Change, No Change 4:03 4. The Edge of the Switchblade 4:16 5. Black Boots 2:53 6. I Am the Fun (The Phoney) 3:35 7. Twenty‐Five Miles 3:53 8. Because of Your Car 3:02 9. Boys Who Play With Matches 3:10 10. Blind Eye 3:16 11. Can’t Be Found 3:48 12. Blessed Release 3:03 13. Hit It Hard 2:42

Historical Archive

Heavy Lifting is the fifth studio album by the American rock band MC5, released in 1996. The album showcases a blend of hard rock and punk influences, characteristic of the band's energetic sound. It features raw guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and politically charged lyrics, continuing the band's legacy as pioneers of the punk rock movement. Although it did not achieve significant commercial success, the album has been appreciated by fans for its authenticity and the band's relentless spirit.