MC5 - Heavy Lifting (180g Vinyl LP)

Originally released in 1971, Heavy Lifting is the third and final studio album by MC5, capturing the band at a transitional moment in their career. Moving away from the radical politics and explosive chaos of their earlier releases, the album leans into a tighter, blues-infused hard rock sound while retaining the raw power that made MC5 such a vital force in rock history.

Tracks like “Heavy Lifting”, “Hard Times”, “Shakin’ Street” and “Who Do You Love” showcase a grittier, more grounded approach, blending garage rock attitude with muscular riffs and swaggering grooves. While often overshadowed by Kick Out the Jams, the album stands as an important closing chapter in MC5’s influential run.

This 180-gram vinyl LP pressing delivers enhanced weight, stability and analogue warmth, giving added punch to the album’s driving rhythms and guitar tones. Supplied brand new and sealed, it’s a worthwhile addition for fans of proto-punk, hard rock and classic Detroit rock.

Available now from Heathen Records, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.

Details

• Artist: MC5
• Album: Heavy Lifting
• Format: 180g Vinyl LP
• Genre: Hard Rock / Proto-Punk
• Release Type: Studio album

Track List:

A1        Heavy Lifting
A2        Barbarians At The Gate
A3        Change, No Change
A4        The Edge Of The Switchblade
A5        Black Boots
A6        I Am The Fun (The Phoney)
B1        Twenty-Five Miles
B2        Because Of Your Car
B3        Boys Who Play With Matches
B4        Blind Eye
B5        Can't Be Found
B6        Blessed Release
B7        Hit It Hard