Bad Brains: Rock for Light

(Caroline, 1991)

Discovery:  See previous BB post.

Result:  This album was originally released in 1983 on PVC Records, and re-issued in '91 on Caroline.  It was their second official full length and would be their last before the first of several breakups.  This album features a number of re-recorded songs off of their debut release, but also includes a bunch of new reggae and hardcore tracks.  It packs a mean punch and is the only Bad Brains I have on my computer/iPod as all others are vinyl, so I probably listen to this one the most by default.

Stand-out Tracks: "I and I Survive", "F.V.K.", "Rock for Light"

Bad Brains: (self titled)

(ROIR, 1982)

Discovery:  Bad Brains were such an influence to so many bands and styles of music, I could not escape hearing about, and paying proper respects to, them.

Result:  An inspiring debut release from the punk/hardcore/reggae musicians who fused so many musical styles and broke boundaries in what was formerly a white-male-dominated genre of music.  This record definitely needs to spin more on my player.

Stand-out Tracks: "Sailin' On", "Banned in D.C.", "Pay to Cum"