The American Ruse

MC5

The American Ruse

RELEASED: January 01, 1995
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Tonight (instrumental alternate take) 3:24 2. The Human Being Lawnmower 2:23 3. Looking at You (instrumental alternate take) 3:16 4. Looking at You 3:23 5. The American Ruse 2:31 6. The American Ruse (instrumental alternate take) 2:45 7. Call Me Animal (instrumental) 2:20 8. Tonight 3:14 9. Tutti Frutti 1:41 10. Teenage Lust (instrumental) 2:40 11. High School (instrumental) 3:01 12. Back in the USA 2:38 13. I Believe to My Soul (live Sept 8, 1968) 3:39 14. Black to Comm (live Sept 8, 1968) 12:46
Historical Archive
The American Ruse is the third studio album by the American rock band MC5, released in 1970. The album showcases the band's signature blend of hard rock, punk, and political fervor. It features raw energy and a rebellious spirit, characteristic of the late 1960s counterculture. The songs are infused with social commentary, reflecting the tumultuous political climate of the time, and the band's sound is a precursor to punk rock, influencing many future artists. The album is often noted for its ferocity and has gained a cult following over the years.