"Mach 5" is a song by the American alternative rock band The Presidents of the United States of America. It was released in 1996 as a single from their album II. The single reached #29 on the charts in the UK.[1]

"Mach 5"
Single by Presidents of the United States of America
from the album II
Released1996
GenreGrunge, punk rock
Length3:15
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)Chris Ballew
Producer(s)Presidents of the United States of America
Presidents of the United States of America singles chronology
"Dune Buggy"
(1996)
"Mach 5"
(1996)
"Supersonics"
(1996)

The song's lyrics describe the experience of a child playing violently with firecrackers and Matchbox cars while pretending to be the hero of the cartoon Speed Racer. The single's cover shows children on tricycles wearing helmets and goggles like the cartoon character.

Track listing

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Initial pressing

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  1. "Mach 5" - 3:15
  2. "Tremelo Blooz" - 2:50
  3. "Tiki Lounge God" - 3:10
  4. "Carolyn's Bootie" (live) - 3:35

Australian version

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  1. "Mach 5" - 3:15
  2. "Tremelo Blooz" - 2:50
  3. "Body" (live) - 4:11
  4. "Carolyn's Bootie" (live) - 3:35

Chart positions

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Year Chart Position
1996 Modern Rock Tracks (US) No. 11
1996 Mainstream Rock Tracks (US) No. 24
1996 Official UK Singles Chart No. 29
1996 UK Rock & Metal Chart No.1

References

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  1. ^ "Mach 5 | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.