description MC5 - High Time Overview
High Time is the second studio album by MC5, released in 1971 by Atlantic Records. Recorded by the Detroit rock band with guitarists Wayne Kramer and Fred 'Sonic' Smith, bassist Michael Davis, drummer Dennis Thompson, and singer Rob Tyner, it presents a studio counterpart to the group's confrontational live sound. The album includes 'Sister Anne,' 'Miss X,' and 'Over and Over,' and is associated with the band's proto-punk and political-rock context.
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When was MC5’s High Time released?
High Time was released in 1971 by Atlantic Records. It was the Detroit band MC5’s second studio album.
Who played on High Time?
The lineup included singer Rob Tyner, guitarists Wayne Kramer and Fred Sonic Smith, bassist Michael Davis, and drummer Dennis Thompson. The album captures the core MC5 lineup in a studio setting.
How does High Time differ from MC5’s debut album?
High Time is more focused on original studio songs and extended hard-rock performances than the band’s explosive live reputation might suggest. It followed Kick Out the Jams, the group’s 1969 debut album.
Which songs are associated with High Time?
The album includes MC5 tracks such as Sister Anne, Baby Won’t Ya, and Over and Over. Sister Anne is especially recognizable for its prominent horn arrangement and became one of the record’s best-known songs.
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