Heavy Lifting Explained

Heavy Lifting is the third and final studio album by the American rock band MC5, released on October 18, 2024.^[1] It is the band's first studio release since 1971's High Time.^[2]

Background

In March 2022, guitarist Wayne Kramer announced that a new MC5 album would be released later in the year, along with a U.S. tour.^[3] The release would be delayed, but before his death in February 2024, Kramer enlisted a battalion of friends to deliver the Motor City 5’s last album.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Personnel

• Wayne Kramer – guitar, backing vocals; co-lead vocals on "The Edge of the Switchblade" and "Twenty-Five Miles"
• Brad Brooks – lead vocals (except "The Edge of the Switchblade")
• Don Was – bass (except "Because of Your Car")
• Abe Laboriel Jr. – drums (except "Because of Your Car", "Blind Eye", and "Can't Be Found")
• Stevie Salas – guitar on "Because of Your Car"
• Vicki Randle – bass on "Because of Your Car"
• Winston Watson – drums on "Because of Your Car"

Notes and References

1. Web site: Deming. Mark. Heavy Lifting – MC5. AllMusic. October 30, 2024.
2. Web site: Gallucci. Michael. MC5, 'Heavy Lifting': Album Review. Ultimate Classic Rock. October 31, 2024.
3. Web site: Minsker. Evan. MC5 Announce First New Album in 51 Years and U.S. Tour. Pitchfork. November 6, 2024.
4. Web site: Perry. Andrew. MC5 Heavy Lifting Review: Spirited valedictory offering from the late Wayne Kramer. Mojo. October 31, 2024.
5. Web site: Album Review: MC5 – Heavy Lifting. New Noise Magazine. November 2, 2024.
6. Web site: REVIEW: MC5 – HEAVY LIFTING. Devils Gate Music. November 3, 2024.