The Very Best Of

MC5

The Very Best Of

RELEASED: June 01, 2008
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The American Ruse 2:34 2. Kick Out the Jams (original Uncensored version) 3:03 3. Shakin' Street 2:37 4. Skunk 5:17 5. Tuttie Frutii 1:40 6. Poison 3:30 7. Gotta Keep Moving 3:23 8. Tonight 2:54 9. Sister Anne 6:51 10. Future/Now 3:08 11. Gold 3:07 12. I Can Only Give You Everything 2:59 13. I Just Don't Know 2:42 14. Looking at You 2:50 15. Black to Comm 7:55 16. Baby Please Don't Go 4:01 17. Rocket Reducer No. 62 6:13
Historical Archive
The Very Best Of MC5 is a compilation album that showcases the influential sound of the MC5, a pioneering rock band known for their high-energy performances and political activism. The album features some of their most notable tracks, blending hard rock with elements of punk and proto-punk, reflecting the band's legacy as one of the early catalysts for the punk rock movement. Their music is characterized by aggressive guitar riffs, raw vocal delivery, and socially charged lyrics, making them a significant force in 1960s and 1970s rock.