I devoured music when I was younger. I would read music magazines, reviews and just try to find out as much as I could about bands that I listened to. One of my favorites was the White Stripes from Detroit. Whenever I read about them though I kept hearing about this other Detroit band, the MC5. I listened to them and understood how they were such an influence on the White Stripes.

The same roaring riffs and rock aesthetic. Their most famous song is of course, Kick Out the Jams. I’ve listened to both the live and studio versions. The live one is far superior.

There’s just something about this song that gets my heart going. It feels like it’s slamming me against the walls. It has everything needed for a great rock and roll song. Great solo. Amazing riff. Fun lyrics.

In the sleeve of the CD, they talk about starting the White Panther party which while they say does have the same sentiments as the Black Panther party, I even then looked at it skeptically.

There are songs that are more meaningful to me. But this one is just fun. It’s great to put on mixes and such.

Take a listen and see if it becomes your new favorite song as well.

Oh by the way today is my actual birthday! I’m 40 now! Maybe I’m still a bit immature. Eh better than being too serious.