Reviews (page 6 of 8)
bad
Struggling to find anything redeemable about it. Vocals are particularly painful and even the standout track is weak.
Whoa rad
The guitar often sounded like the soundtrack to a sega genesis racing game. The vocals we interesting and unique but ultimately not my scene.
This was interesting. I felt like the combination of metal, reggae and lounge singing was a bit too much. I like what they're saying and the guitar playing is amazing.
Meh
2.5 favorite: ? least: ? every song sounded basically the same
A good album, I liked Secret 77, Let Me Help and She's Calling You and Sacred Love.
Super duper classic hardcore/punk. If you heard of Fugazi, listen to this first.
Good, really like they’re style
eeeee punk! fell in love with the guitar, the lyrics definitely mean something but i don't know what, nice
I only knew Bad Brains as punk. Didn’t realize they started doing crossover/metal stuff. Would have been way better with a different vocalist.
Not great, hate this generic punk
(sorry)
This shit goes hard.
Meh
Rasta punk eh?? I like it!
This entry partially makes up for the criminal omission of Sublime on the list. 4 amends out of 5
me gusto al inicio luego ya no me gusto tanto xd
I can understand the significance of the record, but for me even after spinning it twice it just didn't digest for me. Maybe it's not my genre, but I can for sure respect the musicianship that is on display, just didn't turn out to be an album that I particularly liked.
Alternative metal.Rollo.
Okay
Album was ok. Knew a little about the band before listening and thought there would be more reggae influence in the album. 3/5 Might listen again
1/8, 13%
Never heard of Bad Brains so idea what to expect, but this was cool. Nice blend of punk and metal, will definitely be exploring their catalogue. 3.75/5
It was interesting. Some songs had absolutely unpredictable switches like it becomes a completely different song for 1-2 bars and then goes back, that was confusing. Oh it's album 420 Re-Ignition
strange but sometimes ok
Just can't into hxc
Nah this is obnoxious noise, I don't like it
Was going to go with a strong 1. But really enjoyed it.
Album nr 120. After the absolute shitshow of nr 119 (Atomizer/Big Black) at least this contains as an other reviewer put it "Glimpses of semi-goodness" together with it being mercifully short those are really the only two positives I can mention about the music. As for the sound quality at least one of the six sound-engineers was somewhat competent so you could actually hear the lyrics and the individual instruments (not always a good thing). While it was hardly a "Wall of Sound" at least it wasn't the "Swamp of Sound" from album 119. Concluding, while most of the emotions evoked by listening to this album were negative that is a lot better than being "utterly hatefull" (about 10% of the albums on here so far) or "utterly emotionless" (about 40%) (And yes I do know that awording 3 stars to the "emotionless" albums make no sense from a numerical standpoint. It is MY rating and it only has to make sense to ME so YOU can suck it)
Yes, so good wish I’d listened to this earlier in my lifetime.
I like it.
I enjoy this album but I always thought that Bad Brains were just a teensy bit overrated. This album is a solid listen and the title track in particular is great but I don't think this album is as great as it's hyped to be. Their debut should be here instead
hard to listen too ... 2 stars
Sure
Just an average mid 80s metal/funk album, it didn't get excite me in any way. It was a bit all over the place and wasn't that consistent though at least it is a short album. One positivity I can say is that it sounds fresher than most albums from this era of rock music.
Vocally I heard the smallest part of Ozzy. We're talking like less than 5% but I heard it first on House of Suffering. This feels a bit all over. Could be missing something but I wouldn't miss it if it wasn't here.
I was into this for the first 4 tracks then it started to wear me out. It kind of slows down after that. The instrumental interplay was interesting for this kind of music. The vocals don't rise to the occasion. Favorite Track: Re-Ignition
truly unique and eclectic album. very cool.
I have long loved hardcore punk and Bad Brains are the keystone band in that scene
It seems I never listened to this band back in the day for good reason. This is average and the production is awful. It is ahead of the game in terms of that funk/metal/punk thing that was so big along side grunge in the early nineties, but this must be one of those rare occasions where the original influence is worse than the copycats it spawned. Mr. Bungle, Living Colour and early Faith No More definitely owe something to this, as I suppose do Anthrax and Fugazi. Groundbreaking and influential, just not really that good.
First listen and enjoyable album. Reminds me of in living colour nice
No thank you
01) Intro - 5,0 02) I Against I - 5,5 03) House of Suffering - 5,0 04) Re-Ignition - 5,5 05) Secret 77 - 5,5 06) Let Me Help - 5,0 07) She's Calling You - 6,0 08) Sacred Love - 6,0 09) Hired Gun - 5,5 10) Return to Heaven - 5,0 TOTAL: 5,40 (54/100) Current ranking: 174/197 At times it seems to me that I might understand what this is about, but those moments are short-lived and they quickly disappear. I personally like "She's Calling You" the most because it's the least punk/hardcore/whatever...
Pretty bad ass. I liked it.
I struggled quite a bit during the first half of this album, but then suddenly...no, wait, I struggled in the second half too. That was a tough 31 minutes to get through. Look, it's not that this is a bad record by any means; it's just so far removed from my taste. I don't care for the thin production sounds of 80s punk or early hardcore. There is a lot of cool stuff going on here, but I was too distracted by how bad it was being recorded to even focus. Fabricated crunchy Line 6 amp guitar tones, aimless-sounding lyrics and vocal melodies, it's just unpleasant. Some tracks veer close to 80's hair metal, and I have to admit, those were the best on the record.
What the hell kind of music does a good brain make if the bad ones sound like THIS?!?
Very weird mumble rock. Didn't like it.
Right up my alley! :D
This was pretty great - takes the hardcore energy of their debut and mixes a few other genres in with it to create something quite unique and very fun. The last couple of tracks tailed off slightly unfortunately, but it was still definitely worth checking out
Surprised to see this was released in 1986… it seems ahead of its time. Not really something I would listen to often, but it will do the trick when I want to rock out to something fresh and new. 3.5
Yum. This slaps
Another one I've been meaning to listen to for a while I really enjoyed this one even though some tracks felt a little cluttered/messy
i liked it a lot and will listen agai
Good punk that did not appeal to me overall. That's atypical for me with punk.
4.7 One of the most important pieces of the hardcore puzzle, pretty much is the stepping stone between punk and pure 90s emo hardcore faves: I against I, sacred love
ridiculously great. punk rock.
Not really sure what they were going for with this; seemed like a lot of different styles mashed together badly
I don’t know if it’s because I was hungover, but this made very little impact on me. To say I listened to it would be a stretch, it was just on a room in a room I happened to be in. Simpsons: No
After 2 listens, I'm going for a generous 4. Probably more of a 3.5. Favourite song was Re-Ignition
I had a bad brain after listening to this. The only reason this isn't a 1 star is because I liked some of the guitar bits but the “singing” ruins it for me
Some bits I actually quite liked, I went in thinking I'd enjoy it but it never went anywhere positive for me.
Was a good listen. One I won’t seek out.
Not for me.
Not my type of music but respect the movement they helped start…
3/5
Finally something interesting to discover.
This had some awesome moments but the overall experience just didn't do it for me. The more metal it got the more I liked it. But the slower Songs not so much. Fav songs: - I Against I - House of Suffering - Let me help
A bit off the wall, but definitely one of the better skate punk style albums I've heard. Gotta be in the right mood for it. But good
Boring
Ágætis 80s rokk. Þokkalega góðir taktar.
3.5 stars. Liked the guitar riffs and the hardcore punk vibe. First 4 tracks are good. Sacred love too. And while clearly punk, you can hear other genres coming through - funk, reggae? She’s Calling You is a nice change up song reflecting this. And the whole thing just has an 80s aesthetic. I can dig this whole album as something unique and influential to later bands that blend genres. Star count isn’t higher because the vocals felt off putting to me at times on songs I otherwise liked. While really interesting, the whole package didn’t come together for me and there’s no one song I loved.
Interesting, I guess I did need to listen to this before I died
Never heard of them. Don't care for.
I was so surprised. Best new album so far. Incredible.
This album was an absolute joy. It was like if you took the DNA of Danzing, Pantera, and Bob Marley with some dashes of punk and grove then threw it into the primordial ooze. Even during the few moments I wasn't digging a sound or a vocal it quickly tossed in a thing I loved. Re-ignition genuinely gave me chills. I'd rate it a 6 if I could.
Nothing about this album really captured my attention, unfortunately. It wasn’t bad at all, just okay.
Oof. Too frenetic for me today.
meh
Dnf
Why?
A totally unique album in the hardcore punk scene. Bad Brains infuse their music with reggae, heavy metal, and post-punk elements to create a sound that I find super satisfying (particularly their screeching guitar tone). H.R. in particular is incredible on here, with his vocals going from croon to weird falsetto to gnarly scream in the same line.
Just ok
I didn't much enjoy this.
I liked this. Would be interested in hearing more if their earlier stuff too. Particularly enjoyed Let Me Help. A strong 3
Some good songs in the middle surrounded by complete garbage
This album rules. I love when they veer from style to style, and when HR just goes unhinged with his vocals. So many things on this album I hear replicated by other, later artists, but I have a hard time not hearing bits from GWAR's America Must Be Destroyed in I Against I.
Another Bad Brains banger. I do think their adding in metal and funk is cool, although I appreciate their straight hardcore (and occasional reggae) version too. 3.75/5
s/t is always going to be my Bad Brains of choice, but this is a worthy addition all the same. Terrific mix between punk and dub. B+
So influential but so original. Just great!
INFLUENTIAL Warrants another listen, but is cited by so many bands (Beastie Boys, Nirvana, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, Clutch, Green Day, the Offspring, the Roots, Lamb of God, No Doubt...) for its' blend of hardcore punk with reggae, funk, and a host of other genres. Short and sweet at just over 30 minutes, an important study of reference material
Ai että miten hienoa ja rikasta hooceeta! 4/5
Ihan huikea levy! Niin vähän kuuntelen enää raskaampaa rockia, että tää ja Big Black ovat olleet tosi virkistäviä löytöjä listalta. Saattavat olla ainoat vitoset, jotka olen antanut ennestään tuntemattomille.
ihan jees, punkahtava ja genrejä taivuttava kokonaisuus. ei kuitenkaan paras punk-levy listalla. 3/5
The best punk bands are the ones that don’t conform to the generally accepted norms of what punk is “supposed to be”.
Not for me. I missed the whole punk era, and this one didn't grab my attention.
OK, if we're going to talk about all time albums that have 10+ songs and come in at right around 30 minutes, this has to be in the discussion. "Sacred Love" is an all time classic. Same with "Re-Ignition". Just a little below would be the title track, and "House of Suffering". This is the band that is the all time contrast against something like Living Colour. This is a real punk, hardcore, thrash band, that happens to be black. The blackness is not the point. The blackness is just part of what makes it real. Punk is about dissatisfaction with the status quo, and honestly, it's amazing there haven't been MORE fantastic punk bands that are black, given how the status quo has favored whites for centuries. I love Bad Brains, I was just listening to "The Youth Are Getting Restless" earlier in the week, fantastic album, have great memories of seeing them live and the crowd just SEETHING with energy, and the band inciting a near riot... it was wonderful, feeling all those feelings that strongly as a young person and wanting to see things get better for all people, everywhere. Music can be a force for positive change. Full stop. Note that I wrote this entire review without listening to this record. I don't need to listen to this record again to know how how important it is, how vital, and how much other music pales in comparison to the raw emotion and excitement of Bad Brains in their prime. Turn it to eleven before putting this on. If you are pissing off the neighbors, you are doing it right. So interesting to hear more nuances in the studio recording. Genre bending for sure. I love the Day Tripper / She's a Rainbow pairing they did live, hints of that here, seeds for the future. What a record!
3.5 The vocals took a few songs to grow on me but instrumentally it was fantastic. Feel like I need to give this a few more spins.
I’m curious enough to give this another listen. I enjoyed the chuggy guitars
I enjoyed this. It caught me in the right mood. :)
This one wasn’t for me
This was OK, I thought the mix of heavy/punk metal and funk made for an interesting sound. Just didn't have any songs that stuck out to me as very memorable.
rad
I Against I saw Bad Brains almost fully depart from their hard hitting fast paced style. Here they experiment with more conventional 80s genres such as metal and post punk. There’s also a bit of funk rock. Their instruments even sound more 80s, using partially phased guitars and reverb drums. The record is a bit more melodic and not as in-your-face as their previous efforts. That being said, I still think this is a good album. Some of their more well regarded songs are on here, such as the title track.
If Aidan thought it was this bad, I’m not even gonna bother to listen
Jesus
4/10 I would ask what this is doing anywhere near this list, but it has clearly been influential on a lot of stuff (that I happen to not enjoy very much…) Vocals really don’t do it for me at all, make it almost unlistenable at points Musically the purer punk metal stuff is weak, the broader/more 80s style ones work better Not great Best: Secret 77
Great experimental hardcore punk album! 4/5
This was…ok. Not at all what I expected, but I didn’t really know what to expect I guess…? Angry. Loud. Some nuance for sure but I think it’s easily lost at times given the general emotional state of the piece, the volume, and the vocals (which are, fitting with the genre, rough and lacking). Beeds another listen to be appreciated fully. 3 stars because I don’t know what else to give it. Standout tracks: I against I, Secret 77, She’s Calling You, Hired Gun
It just doesn’t have anything good going for it. I really tried to like this one, but it’s too disparate and incoherent. There’s nothing musically interesting or particularly talented to be found here.
Meeeh
Laut, Gitarrenrock, vergeudete Lebenszeit...
I remember hearing about Bad Brains in some documentary years ago that had Steve Albini in it. I do t like punk so I was expecting to hate this. It’s definitely not my favorite but I didn’t mind it.
Enjoyed it in the beginning and then it somewhat lost me from middle-end. Liked the vibe of it for sure though 3.1/5
What a sick album. The riffs were insane while and there was clear inspiration from The Big 4 of metal, who were blowing up at the time. I love hardcore music and I’m super impressed with this band. Definitely gonna check out some of their other stuff. Favorite track was Re-Ignition. Added to my Spotify library.
Just not my genre of music. This album was made to be a Tony Hawk Underground soundtrack.
Did not listen
Very much 80s punk. One song was from Tony Hawk pro skater and its clear that skaters are the ones who like this type of music. Twas a low 3 for me but I did enjoy it as it was a very different vibe than what I'm usually listening to and it brought about the "screw the system" feeling I infrequently dabble with
Has all the staples of boring 80's rock, chorus effects and cheap thin Van Halen copy cat lead tones. The first album I was actively annoyed while listening to. I was so close to liking two songs, but they took them in a direction I didn't like.
Not as fast as their earlier albums but still great. Changing up their song is one of the more punk things they could do!
Faves: Re-Ignition, Secret 77, She's Calling You, Sacred Love (the little reversed sound in the chorus where it sounds like the air is getting sucked out...I wish I knew anything about music so I could describe that properly)
So bad
1986 Hardcore Punk Never heard of them before and all songs are new to me. It's kind of right up my alley - what I usually gravitate to. First listen - I think this one will get better the more I get used to it, but for now it's a 3/5
Surprisingly good. Great production.
Pretty good. Not my typical listen but I though it was good.
I must admit. Ive only heard them in the background before, never actively listened. This was pretty rad, to say the very least.
At first I viscerally hated this but it actually started to grow on me. This was an all-black thrash punk band from the 80s DC scene. A lot of the beats/rhythms have funk and reggae vibes. And the vocals are all over the place but in kind of a cool way, I guess?
I liked this album generally. Starred 1 song. Good classic punk.
Not a hard-core fan, but better than I expected.
Der Radiohaed Effekt: nicht die erste Wahl aber immer solide und meist gut.
Much less aggressive than the previous Bad Brains I got. Much more new wave and a dark 80s feel. I enjoyed this.
What a departure from their roots, and not in a good way. It sounds like generic 80's hard rock bordering on metal rather than the hardcore punk that I loved in the first two albums. Really disappointed in this album.
Spotify says mixing punk with reggae, but sounds like a precursor to 90s hard rock. Seems fine, no strong feelings
didn't hate it.
It’s clear why they are cited as influential by so many artists. It is a miracle I hadn’t listened before but glad I did.
Strangely enough, the lyrics and vocals are best in slow songs like Secret 77. Let Me Help is my favourite track.
Somewhat bouncy but mostly tedious metal (and neither too heavy nor too hardcore). One gets the history and influence, just doesn't dig the music ... or the politics ... or the religion. The weed, maybe. "Secret 77" seems best (or least tedious) track .. has a litlte new wave edge to it. More reggae woulda been additive, too. One can attest to the quality or seriousness of the lyrics as they are difficult to hear in the all mucky funk, but one doubts one would learn much. After all these decades of metallic and punky permutations and blendings, it seems worth asking if it was actually a good idea to merge all these genres.
Bit of middle of the road generic rock. Didn't particularly stand out unfortunately.
I Against I was a pretty good album for what it was. IT has a lot of the typical punk themes you would find in a punk album like H.R.'s voice but you can see quite a lot of thrash metal influences with this album with all the fast guitar work. The vocals did have some interesting bits too like Sacred Love being recorded over a prison phone. It could be a bit forgettable at points but it was still a good album i would give a 3.5 Best Song: Sacred Love Worst Song: Secret 77
Way ahead of its time… Amazing vocalist. Great story on one of the songs he called from prison and they recorded a song through the prison phone. He was in jail for distribution of marijuana. Metal is that?
solid hard-rock with metal-touch but nothing remarkable.
I like the music. The playing is good. The attitude of punk is there. But the production is a miss. It can't decide whether it wants to be a hardcore punk album or an 80s metal album. It's a shame because this influenced two bands I really like in Rage Against The Machine and Faith No More. Overall good but it could have been great.
Fun listen, not super hardcore like i expected.
lots of good grooves on this album. the beginning of funk rock. reminds me of early RHCP and Living Colour.
I especially like that he recorded some of it from prison.
The looping gets to be monotonous at times but overall I like the mix — very Pendulum without the Z-tar.
Great fast aggressive technical music. But the vocals are the star.
Foundational record for hardcore punk! I know why it's important but it's a little too chaotic for my personal tastes.
\"I Against I\" by Bad Brains is a groundbreaking album that blends hardcore punk with reggae and funk influences, creating a unique and influential sound. Released in 1986, the album showcases the band's incredible musicianship, with blistering guitar work, tight rhythms, and intense vocals. Tracks like \"I Against I,\" \"Sacred Love,\" and \"Re-Ignition\" are standout examples of Bad Brains' ability to seamlessly blend genres, creating a sound that is both aggressive and groove-oriented. The reggae-infused tracks like \"The Prophet's Eye\" provide a welcome contrast, showcasing the band's versatility. While the production on \"I Against I\" can be a bit raw at times, it adds to the album's overall energy and intensity. The album's lyrics touch on themes of spirituality, social justice, and personal struggle, adding depth to the music. Overall, \"I Against I\" is a landmark album in the punk and alternative music scenes, and it earns a 4/5 rating for its innovation, musicianship, and lasting influence.
Nice chill 30 min album Didn’t expect rock when I listened to this but it was nice, between hard and regular rock but in a nice interesting area Return to heaven gives it nice Motley Crue vibes while I against I keeps it in a lighter tone 3.1/5
fedt album!! kan lidt bedre lide den med lynet. fanme punk at optage vokaler over telefonen fordi man er i fængsel
Man skulle jo tro det var fredag! Ville nok hellere have haft enten en rigtig fed hård rock plade eller en rigtig fed punk plade, de kan ikke rigtig beslutte sig her synes jeg.
Ok plade, sjovere historier omkring den
A solid hard hitting metal/rock/punk album from a band I always felt was a little overlooked at the time. Hard to define, but for the most part it was enjoyable, intense and it ended all too soon. Not for all tastes, but it was better than I expected.
begon goed, werd iets minder
Naze
I kinda like this - 3.5, so rounded up this time Don't really know that it is a Must Listen tho...
Fun enough. Will have to give this a second listen at some point.
Not terrible. Not great. Kind of boring.
it sounds like thugs trying to make classy music.
Decent
Tone zone
spiritually sound drums loud guitar ripping bass heart beating in lungs
Gut, pero no me engancha
Não é meu estilo
Really enjoyed this. More new wave than I was expecting
This album sounded like it was made for the 2000's, crazy!
An interesting album of its genre. Nerd point is that I particularly like the production/snare drum sound. Enjoyed it in a good but not great way.
It got better than I expected at first but I expected it to be awful and it was merely annoying.
I've never heard of Bad Brains so I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. I'll listen again & check out more of their stuff.
I'm not feeling the vocals. Musically, I can see how it might have influenced other acts. I also noted they were on the SST label.. so they were labelmates with Sonic Youth and Dinosaur Jr. So I appreciated the listen for it's connection to history, but I'm still not okay with with the vocalist
Listened Before? N Great hard-rocker and punk album. These guys are big pioneers and influencers. I enjoyed this one but it's not consistent enough for me to listen to it a lot. The title track is a great standout here. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: I Against I
I enjoy a lot of the instrumentation and general riffs but the singing doesn't do a lot for me. Overall a lot of meh.
Okayish, sorry It's just really couldn't win my attention
Punk metal. Interesting concept.
This album was ok
First Bad Brains album -- some songs are a little more punk oriented, some have a more metal edge, some of it reminds me of Fishbone's Truth and Soul album. I like the guitar work by Dr. Know. I Against I, House of Suffering, and She's Calling You are my favorites.
There were some catchy tunes on this one
1. intro - 0 2. againzt i - 0 3. houze of zuffering - 0 4. re ignition - 0 5. zecret 77 - 0 6. let me help - 0 7. zhez calling you - 0 8. zacred love - 0 9. hired gun - 0 10. return to heaven - 0
Much love to the Brains!
Definitely a rough listen, vocals were quiet and hard to distinguish any kind of words/growls. Had some good guitar work and good riffs from time to time but was very all over the place and hard to follow. Not sure if this just isn't my genre but I don't see the appeal. 2 stars.
Goes hard, legit hardcore, and whilst the genre is not a favourite, no doubt this is a significant, influential and important recording.
Dope. I like the more rocky tracks on the second side too. Should’ve been their debut though!
Ja inte är det deras första!!!!
Pretty good
If you don't like this album, you don't get it. You never will.
Opener brings the speed and energy. Love the main riffs on House of Suffering and Re-Ignition. Secret 77 slows it down and goes in a different direction. Nice vocals and chord progressions. Solos too! Can't tell if this wants to be punk, or metal, or something else (new wave? last track sounds more like hard rock than anything) but it's a concise and enjoyable half hour.
Oli kiva yllätys ja kolme kertaa pyörittelin läpi. En ole ihan varma onko tätä koskaan ennen tullut kuultua, mutta ainakin Re-Ignitionin riffit kuulosti tutuilta.
Ei se tämäkään vakuuttanut
This is like reggae vocals but paired up with thrash metal or hardcore punk music. It's weird. Strong Rasta vocals, but like the opposite of Rasta music. Instead of light and peaceful, it's hard and fast. It's like if Anthrax hired a Rasta to sing for them. The fast, thrashy songs are good, but the slow meandering ones, which this album is Ike 80% comprised of, don't really hit for me. They lack direction. They just kind of happen, and don't really accomplish anything. Disappointing. Favourite songs: House of Suffering Least favourite songs: Secret 77 2/5
You can definitely hear their influence in lots of the bands that followed.
Nope.
Great music when I need to move my body and bang my head !!!
👎🏻
Ich has jetzt nid mega genau gloset aber es isch mir scho biz zuu trashy das würklich würd lose. Could be worse. Could be Orgel Jazz ;}
Für das was es isch isches voll oke! Ich has ned ganz düregloset tbh und vo dem woni ghört ha findis ganz oke, aber etze ned wow
hardcore punk isch meh für de sevi als für mich aber bi gspannt. ok sie singed meeega clean au für 1986? aber sust, jo so tönt hardcore punk. aber d gitarre verzerrig isch seehr 80er glam metal. irgendwie ischs nöd so heavy? s tönt meh als wäreds chli poser. ok luut begleittext sinds wie die erst harcore ounk band. fair. ok und luut wikipedia ischs au insaaane iflussriich für alli härtere bands ide 90er wo au nur bitz punk sind. ich glaub da album mues mer mit dem hintergrund lose well die buebe de shit erfunde hend. uf secret 77 hemmer e slap bassline. zimli funky aber au easy dark? let me help isch wieder meh hardcore, goht no los. shes calling you au weirdi kombi vo genres? s isch bitz talking heads bitz hardcore bitz prince? sacred love isch rehr geil, irgendwie funky? uf hired gun isch patois time. uuh und fetts gitarre solo?
alsoo de gsang findi recht schlimm hahahaha, bzw. ich han d stimm na gern aber sie ischmer vill z luut im verglich zude musig, schochli schlecht abgmischt ok ich gwöhn mich langsam ad stimm und fühls immer meh musikalisch findis recht geil, chli komplexer als ich amigs vo punk kenne (sorry) und d soli und d bassline zB vo re-ignition findi sick sacred love findi essy cute?? und funny, sie hend sini stimm dur es telefon ufgno, wo de sänger ide chiste gsi isch aso gad am ahfang isch es es 2 gsi und het sich denn, wenn ich mich draa gwöhnt han, uf es 4i gsteigeret iwie vergib ich fast nur gueti bewertige hahahahahahah
Bad, kicking
If I was into hardcore punk and reggae this would be THE band. But I am just not super into this kind of music and find this hard to enjoy. Appreciate it's place on this list.
3/5. Totally interesting as the album instrumentation was more of a punk style while the singing was very 80s almost like Morrissey. Definitely an interesting listen.
Pretty damn great
Not sure about this album. Is it metal, is it punk, is it rock, or some weird confusing mix of all three - Wikipedia says Alternative Metal/Hardcore Punk/Funk Rock/Funk Metal. I don't see why so many people should have considered this such an important album.
Accidentally had Alexa play this. She didn’t play the album, just the song and then about 15 of their punk songs following it. I didn’t think the album was ever going to end. Once I actually realized I didn’t listen to to the album, I tried it and enjoyed it much more. I prefer this sound over the straight, aggressive punk.
Not my cup of tea …
Punk music is just not for me. Some of the guitar solos were worthwhile.
A pretty fun fusion of metal and punk.
I know I listened to it, but I don't remember it at all. I'm going to guess nothing good or bad stood out to me.
Cool music, unsettling vocals. Stand-out: Let Me Help
Q. What does Shack eat for breakfast? A. LAMB CHOPS!
This went hard, I like the singer's zany voice
Short and sweet 3.5!
The wiki description made me think it would be better than it was. Didn't hear all the "funk and reggae" as described 2.4
3.75
This was a banger of an album
Really enjoyed this, as I've been meaning to check Bad Brains out. I only knew them for "Banned in DC". I also had no idea they were black guys, which gives a fresh angle on the 80s hardcore scene for sure. I also like that they are more melodic than some of their contemporaries and don't just try to play everything heavy and fast. Will definitely be returning to this.
What a bad fucking week and then this shit
Not a bad listen.
I am convinced that the vast majority of the punk included in this list was done so as an afterthought to avoid the author getting yelled at about it
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would.
I am not a hardcore punk person sorry
I'm really surprised I hadn't already heard of this album or group. I'm further surprised that, for once, I hear "oh so and so must have been inspired by this" in the album but do not conclude "and did it better...maybe this was better in its time" - this album is still good IMO. Re-Ignition and Hired Gun are highlights with the intro and Let Me Help as lowlights but still decent. 4.5
meh
This is solid, its a pretty creative punk album... but why isnt their self titled debut here instead of this? That would have been an easy 5, cuz its both quite a bit better and more influential then this album.
Pushed the right buttons, jammed the right jams, and grooved some grooves I did not see coming. Bit clunky but solid.
They really haven't found their target market with me.
Well produced but the music is not for me. None of this genre is for me. I appreciate that they kept it to just over 30'.
Not what I expected at all. In a good way.
Really good album. Does not sound like the 80's. Genre crossing. I can hear that Living Color would call them an influence.
Bad Brains have a robust, muscular sound on this album with just the slightest hint of reggae/dub. It’s like a hidden spice in the music; you almost don’t notice it until you get a song where it’s more pronounced. Metal riffs with clean, spacious production. A good listen for the morning workout today.
Bad Brains are great. This isn't the album I would have on here though- it would be their self titled. I've listened to them over the years but from a distance, which I think is what a lot of metal people have done. Always had respect for them but they weren't frequently someone's #1. They have a fun sound and brought some much-needed diversity to the metal genre at the time. Definite trailblazers. Not my favorite metal music but I like to listen to them from time to time.
Intro track was good (no vocals). From there on it goes downhill - irritating vocals. Musically, not bad. Secret 77 is decent. I get why some people would really like this album. For me, it's a no. A lone 1 star
Decent heavy metal album
Not sure what this is... other than pretty bad.
The noisy annoying sounds were anything but nice. 1 of 5
I don’t like hardcore. This made me grind my teeth. Not for me.
Not my kingd of music
My first reaction was middling; it read as hardcore and I was willing to give it a benefit for pioneering (I know Dave Grohl has high praise for this group) but in retrospect was not unique and not to my taste. But then the album continued. Funk, metal, reggae, multiple unique vocal approaches, lighter songs and then more intense ones...this is really something of an accomplishment and the talent is clear. This deserves it's place in history and on the list, no question.
Je n'ai pas été renversé par la musique de cet album, mais la diversité de son, l'avant-gardisme et la solidité d'exécution est impressionnante. C'est assez facile de comprendre comment ce band a eu une influence tellement grande sur la scène punk. À garder en rotation. 8/10
Ok, but not something I Will listen to again.
Better than i expected.
Actually fucking loved it New skill unlocked
Not for me
Not unpleasant but quite forgettable
Mjög einfaldur tvistur. Ekki fráhrindandi sound heilt yfir, en nákvæmlega engin þörf til að heyra þetta aftur. Held að restin af catalógnum sé ás.
Hyggeligt lille country album.
Incredible record
Excellent guitars and rhythm section. The vocals are just not for me.
Pretty fun listen
Du rock qui selon moi n’a pas pris une ride
When I first turned this on I was expecting to hate it. As I listened it grew on me. It's not my favorite but it was an enjoyable experience. And at only about 30 minutes it doesn't overstay its welcome.
Wrong bad brains album for this list.
The tightness and musical skill already puts them above most punk bands of the era
Not my cup of tea.
It was alright, better than I expected! I think I’m just not as into rap as I was before. Either that or I just in the completely wrong vibes when i was listening to this album
Simply put, I don’t like it.
Not my typical style. I may have liked this when I was younger. I understand I against I has a following however
simply not 4 me but i respect it
WAAAAAY better than i ever thought they’d be!
3.5
There are brief moments where this album really shines. Though they are brief and rarely extend through the length of a track. Otherwise the sound can feel pretty discordant in a way that is not always pleasant.
I gave it a try, but I'm afraid I remained uninterested in this.
I struggled to enjoy this, it just was lacking the it factor for me. Not awful just not what I’m into.
For about the first half of this album it was the exact type of hardcore punk that I hate before it became okay 80s pop rock for a couple songs, then went back to being shit for the last couple songs and I got that irritated feeling of just wanting it to end. I can't say I hated it enough to give it a 1 but it's really fucking close.
Another boom dropped by Bad Brains. This one is less hardcore, little more experimental. A total boost of adrenaline.
I'd heard most of this album before. Bad brains are unique. The fuse punk/hardcore with progressive metal elements in terms of structural complexity. They also have the tiniest bit of reggae to their sound, but in an almost imperceptible way, kinda just in spirit. They remind me a little of Fear and NoMeansNo in that added level of musicianship and heady songwriting in a genre not usually known for it. That said, this album really suffers from dated production choices. Gunshot gates reverb snares and the most overbearing of 80's mixing staples. It's an interesting and they're obviously considered pioneers and influential for a reason, but I don't find myself coming back to them, and this album doesn't do anything to change that.
Is Bad Brains one of the first bands to create music in hardcore punk genre? Very likely but is it enjoyable to listen to nowadays? Not at all, 0%. I'll admit it is an interesting record with quite unique sound and vocal, giving me a comparison to some albums by Beastie Boys, or even RATM at times. But overall it's very raw and just so sharp around the edges you have to take a break after every song. Once again, an album that's an essential part of the history, but not really easy to listen to.
Not sure what this was supposed to be. Interesting.
I think this is a good album and you can definatly see the influence this album had on a more hardcore scene but also punk in general and apparantly even Jeff Buckley and Denzel Curry. But that does not mean that it is a perfect one: Especially the second half is much more 'boring' and 'plain' than the start. While songs like House of Suffering or the title track just express pure punk-energy with a sprinkle of reggae, are songs like Hired Gun just wannabe and urgh... For example Let Me Help has really potential but it's just not used at all and so it just fades into a forgotten state right after listening. Still it is pretty short so there is no big problem and I think it's still worthy to be on this list. favourites: I Against I, House of Suffering, Re-Ignition, Secret 77, Return to Heaven least favs: Let Me Help, Hired Gun, Sacred Love rating: strong 6
Alternative metal.Rollo.
Really great punk music. It’s amazing how they can seamlessly switch from different parts of the song so fast. The reggae elements feel more minor and woven in, too, which is nice. Don’t have any other thoughts, but I like this.
Hmm, rar sammensetning av sjangera
Terrible! Weird music
Interesting album, the sound is ahead of its times for the late 80’s.
Very occasionally interesting, but overall I find very little to care about or reason to revisit.
Bad is right
Clearly this has had lots of influence on bands that followed them, and is noteworthy for that. Unfortunately I just don't really like it. It sounds like punk but with stereotypical 80's pop production.
Big fan of Bad Brains. Had this one on vinyl back in the day. HR's vocals are so memorable and infectious. But I'm kinda confused as to why this album is on the list vs their self titled debut from '82, which I think is much more potent. This album has them leaning more into metal, and I suppose it might be more innovative, even influential, in that way, but I guess I prefer them more strictly hardcore. I'm with Adam Yauch in that I think the "yellow album" is the best hardcore punk album of all time. "I against I" shows they were at least as versatile as they were ferocious. This 5 stars is for all of Bad Brains since this is, unfortunately, their only showing on the list.
I can see how it was influential, but to me it just sounds like lackluster pop-punk with 80s production.
This goes so hard and hits so well.
Getting more into 80’s punk rock, I dig it!
- I love this shit. It felt exciting and fresh. Very varied too. Reminded a bit of faith no more at times. She's calling you was a highlight.
I have never done a deep dive into Bad Brains. Other than just the ubiquitous S/T debut, I haven’t heard much of them. So I was surprised to see something other than that record come up on this list. This is a tight and succinct listen. Earlier punk with this energy has both a looseness and ferocity that is tough to really pin down. Decent listen for sure.
Liked it. Honestly very little to say about this album. I like this sort of thing. Favourite song Sacred Love.
Not really my bag
It's a genre that I often enjoy, but this doesn't have many stand out moments.
It's fine, more melodic than most hardcore. Return to Heaven is a real stinker though.
It's not fair that Bad Brains get dismissed as hardcore too often, their ability to switch up styles is unprecedented for the genre.
Some hard rock mixed with thrash metal mixed with punk. An original concept that managed to sound very unoriginal. This album didn't do a damn thing for me despite being well written and performed: an extra star for that.
Plus les albums de métal sont courts, moins je suis durs avec eux. Je m'abstiendrai donc de faire le moindre commentaire sur un quelconque clébard.
Je pense que cet album se passe de commentaires.
I love it when I get an album that does not look like any promise, and it finishes being a great album and also an influence for bands and artists I'm a fan. Also, I'm increasingly enjoying discovering numerous bands of proto-punk (and its subgenres) together with actual punk bands I was unaware of. 4 stars, without a doubt.
You know how sometimes you can hear how influential an album is, while not necessarily loving the album? It's one of those. It's clearly brilliant, just, aside from I against I, it didn't really connect with me.
I’m not a fan of punk usually but this was quite enjoyable. Genuinely might be my second favourite album from the genre I’ve heard. I think it being only 30 minutes helps.
Seminal album in the history of music.
i didnt hate it
I’ve always liked this album, but never loved it. It’s a solid multi genre effort packaged as punk, with pretty good songs, unique vocals, and solid playing. Everything I’ve read about Bad Brains leads me to believe they were probably a better live band than album band. The fact that H.R. rushed his vocals before heading to prison and then phoned in some afterwards is impressive, and very punk, but doesn’t mean it sounds good. The production on this album has always sounded poor to me and doesn’t seem to capture what I imagine was a pretty powerful live band.
Love a lot of punk but this has, I don’t know, a bit much generic 80s sounds bleeding in? Don’t care for the vocals, production.
Interesting band I never heard before, but not my favorite.