Episode 159: Bad Brains
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This week we’re discussing every album by the legendary Bad Brains. This band needs no introduction, as they are one of the greatest and most influential punk bands of all time. Comprised of HR (vocals), Dr. Know (guitar), Darryl Jennifer (bass), and Earl Hudson (drums and brother of HR), Bad Brains almost singlehandedly invented hardcore punk. If that wasn’t enough, they continued to evolve musically over the years throughout some unbelievably sketchy situations, all due to HR’s erratic on and off-stage behavior. Strap in, folks, this one is a doozy.
Closing track: “Sacred Love” from I Against I (1986)
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Mike’s Picks:
Rock for Light (1983) — Best Album
I Against I (1986) — Personal Favorite
I & I Survived (2002) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
Bad Brains (1982) — Best Album
I Against I (1986) — Personal Favorite
God of Love (1995) — Worst Album
Rise (1993) — Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Bad Brains (1982)
Rock for Light (1983)
I Against I (1986)
Quickness (1989)
Rise (1993)
God of Love (1995)
I & I Survived (2002)
Build a Nation (2007)
Into the Future (2012)