REISSUE: Bad Brains - Bad Brains

 

Hardcore punk pioneers Bad Brains recently began a reissue campaign of their early albums via their re-launched Bad Brains Records; manufactured, distributed and marketed by ORG Music.  The campaign is led by their iconic self-titled debut album – originally recorded in 1981 - which sounds better now than ever having been remastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering. 

Bad Brains’ highly-influential sound was a one of a kind blend of hardcore fury and dubbed-out reggae rhythms highlighted by the frantic vocal style of H.R. and frenzied fretwork of Dr. Know and driven by the raging rhythm section of bassist Darryl and drummer Earl Hudson.  The NYC-by-way-of-D.C. based band also delivered a politically-charged message of unity and positivity on standout songs like, “Attitude” and “I”.       

Alongside their debut, the other albums receiving the reissue treatment are I And I Survive, Rock For Light, Quickness, Omega Sessions and legendary live albums, Live At The Fillmore 1982 and The Youth Are Getting Restless (Live at the Paradiso, Amsterdam, 1987). 

Each release is pressed onto quality black and colored vinyl and available to order or pre-order here: https://badbrainsrecords.com/

“Attitude”: