album · January 15, 1970

Back in the USA

MC5

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garage rockhard rockpsychedelic rock

This 1970 album showcases MC5 at their most focused, delivering a potent blend of hard rock and R&B with a political edge, a stark contrast to the chaotic energy of their debut.

• Recorded in New York City, the album was produced by disc jockeys Pat Adams and Peter Jordan.
• The album features a cover of Chuck Berry's "Back in the U.S.A." and John Lee Hooker's "Motor City Is Burning."
• Despite its critical acclaim, "Back in the USA" did not chart as high as their debut album.

MC5 was a highly influential American proto-punk band from Lincoln Park, Michigan, known for their high-energy live performances and revolutionary sound. "Back in the USA" was their second album, released in 1970, following their seminal debut "Kick Out the Jams".