Detroit Rock ‘n Roll LPs

High Time is by far my favorite 5 album. It blows my mind that it doesn’t get the credit it deserves by critics and proto-punk fans. Sister Anne, Baby Won’t Ya, and Over and Over are all balls to the wall rockers that make this a great, great party album. Miss X is also a beautiful number, showcasing Tyner’s melancholy vocals. Skunk (sonically speaking) features Bob Seger on percussion. The 5 were changing here with Sonic Smith writing half of the album. The fact that they broke up after this is as sad as Hendrix or Buddy Holly checking out before the wave reached its apex. At least we have some Sonic’s Rendezvous material to fill the void.