MC5
MC5 was an American rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan, in 1963. The classic lineup consisted of vocalist Rob Tyner, guitarists Wayne Kramer and Fred "Sonic" Smith, bassist Michael Davis, and drummer Dennis Thompson. MC5 were listed by Parade as one of the best rock bands of all time and by VH1 as one of the greatest hard rock artists of all time. The band's music is widely recognized as influential, and their 1969 song "Kick Out the Jams" has been covered by many artists.
How Critics See MC5
Chorus pulls the clearest critic-consensus signals out of this discography: the highest-rated record, the tightest agreement, the sharpest split, and the best place to start.
Heavy Lifting
2024
Highest ChoruScore in this discography at 67/100 across 4 reviews.
MC5's Heavy Lifting returns as a fistful of funk-tinged hard rock that reads like a final testament and a reunion statement rolled into one. Across three professional reviews the r...
Heavy Lifting
2024
Best balance of score, review depth, and critic agreement for a first listen.
MC5's Heavy Lifting returns as a fistful of funk-tinged hard rock that reads like a final testament and a reunion statement rolled into one. Across three professional reviews the r...
