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Bad Brains is undoubtedly one of the major pioneers of straight-ahead, old-school hardcore as we know it today. Their self-titled debut is a madatory addition to anyone's music collection. It's edgy, diverse, and most of all, perfect. If you haven't already, also grab Minor Threat's "The Complete Discography," Agnostic Front's "Cause For Alarm/Victim In Pain," and The Misfits' "Misfits." You can't go wrong with this or any of the honorable mentions. Peace.
Make no mistake, if you have never heard Bad Brains before, they are not for everyone. At times they can make bands like Black Flag sound like Destiny's Child, and this album will just plain kick your teeth in. The first thing that will grab you is Dr. Know's whirlwind guitar that carries you through their barrage of speed and thrash, but it's all held together by a terrific rhythm section. Bad Brains were influenced by reggae from the very start and it shows on their albums, there are a couple of reggae tunes. If you like it hardcore and haven't heard them yet, start with this one.
I'm not saying that the Bad Brains are't good, they are. This is probally the hardcore birth, and maybe even spawned some heavy music and some parts of heavy metal. The fact that also that they are black, use some awesome reggae ridlims, way different lyrics, and most of all, unique playing and the weird guitars make this one of coolest records out there.
Their self titled album certainly was a great album, and the fact that they were black however makes the band really overrated. The main problem is that the singer squeals really annoying, and that really makes everything worse. The isnger sings great on the reggae tracks, but other than that, no. I'm nopt being racist, but it seems like black people can't really yell(prove me wrong, everybody), however, if ypu can get past the voices, which you can, you'll be treated to some of the fastes most intense punk rock on the planet. And this album dosen't make you lose interest by adding reggae, that gives you a breather and varies the sound, which makes you want the harcore after hearing the reggae heavy, and vice versa. the playing is definitly awesome, the drums feature some tecnhinues like drags and stuff, all of this makes up for the singing, which is why it minused 1 star. It'd certainly not like Minor Threat, and that isn't bad. This album is a must own for any punk fan.
Only a moron could not like this. Jah be praised indeed. If you don't get what's cool about jazzed up rastas playing hardcore and reggae, pushing boundaries and having something to say, then get back to your metallica and coldplay albums.
The Bad Brains are one of the most important hardcore bands of all time. Anyone can tell you that. It could be argued that they invented the genre (though the Germs take the honor in my book). Even if they didn't, they are revolutionary for many reasons, most notably the fact that their albums were a delicious mix of hardcore punk and reggae.
The instumentation and lyrics are what make this band great. HR's vocals are amazing- he can go from shaman like wails to smooth, calm singing within seconds. Dr. Know is easily punks best guitarist, with his incredible solos and reggae rhythms. Lyrically, they are even better, as they offer positive messages, something lacking from nearly every h/c band of the '80s. This is easily the greatest record to come out of DC (With Minor Threats "Complete Discography" at a close second), and also one of the best h/c punk records ever, right up there with "Damaged" by Black Flag and "GI" by the Germs.
If you're a h/c punk fan, this should already be in your collection, but if not, make it the next thing you get. I guarantee you wont regret it.
Well, to begin my story, I was a starry-eyed eighth grader who had recently discovered the Ramones. I thought they were so powerful, so fast, so destructive. Now, let's not get this mixed up. The Ramones are an excellent band, no doubt about it. But this...this was something more. I got this CD because I thought it was funny that four Rastas were in a punk band. I put the CD into my walkman, turned it on, and my ears began to bleed. This is the single greatest punk/hardcore album of all time, and I don't care what anyone says. People say "you can't understand what he's saying" and "all the songs sound the same" and "the recording quality's really bad", and I just wanna knock their teeth in. Bad Brains really invented everything that is hardcore and destructive about punk, and this album is the epitomy of hard rock. Give it a chance, and you will come to love this album.
The Forefathers of Hardcore!, August 4, 2002
Great music, but god damn that singer, February 27, 2006
