Babes in Arms

Babes in Arms is an album by the American band MC5, released in 1983. Originally released as a cassette, it has been reissued several times. Production The album was assembled by guitar player Wayne Kramer. It contains remixes and alternate versions of songs, early singles, and an unreleased track. "Looking at You" was produced by John Sinclair prior to the recording of Kick Out the Jams. "Kick Out the Jams" is included in its uncensored form; "Shaking Street" appears in an acoustic version. "I Can Only Give You Everything" is a cover of the Them song. "Gold" was recorded after the release of High Time. Critical reception Robert Christgau noted that "the raw songcraft and new-thing chaos of Detroit's other great protopunk band were further ahead of their time than it seemed five years ago."