| | Bad Brains Build A Nation CD Bad Brains Discography of CDs
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With Beastie Boy and super-fan Adam "MCA" Yauch behind the boards, the original line-up of Washington D.C. punk legends the Bad Brains reconvened for 2007's BUILD A NATION. No one ever has or ever will mix punk and roots reggae better than the Bad Brains, and this album, the band's eighth in the studio since their formation in 1979, is further proof. While H.R. doesn't attack with quite the same Lion-of-Jah ferocity found on the band's early albums, he's still an utterly invigorating frontman, as evidenced by the tracks "Give Thanks and Praises" and "Pure Love." The band itself is still in rare form, with guitarist Dr. Know unleashing brutal, jazzy riffs and scorching solos, while Darryl Jenifer and Earl Hudson lay down the strictest of ridims. The whole unit also still maintains that remarkable ability to stop on a dime and find a nice gentle dub groove in praise of Jah. No matter where they are in their game, there's nothing quite like it.
Bad Brains: H.R. (vocals); Gary 'Dr. Know' Miller (guitar); Earl Hudson (drums); Darryl Jenifer (background vocals).
Additional personnel: Paul Vercesi (saxophone); Clark Gayton (trumpet); Keene Carse (trombone); Jamie Saft (keyboards); Adam Yauch (drums).
Rolling Stone (p.72) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "This reunion disc, with fan Adam Yauch producing, explodes and skanks like their classic records."
Spin (p.92) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "BUILD A NATION roars and throbs with vintage fire. H.R.'s vocals, dub-echoed and buried, sound like they're transmitted from Olympus."
Entertainment Weekly (p.136) - "Bad Brains' most cohesive effort since 1986's watershed I AGAINST I." -- Grade: B+
Uncut (p.89) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "A return to snappy punk riffs and dub vocal effects..."
Alternative Press (p.174) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he Brains are back and sounding remarkably sweet..."
Vibe (p.72) - "[W]hile the album finds them flexing serious reggae chops, NATION really thrives on aggression, reveling in those moments when all hell might break lose."
Kerrang (Magazine) (p.47) - "[I]t's the backing that makes Bad Brain an untouchable proposition, their righteous clatter deftly delivered." Bad Brains Build A Nation Songs Build A Nation Music Review Average Rating: (3.8 out of 5 stars)   compared to what?
Well I guess we need to start by not comparing them now to who they were 20 years ago. They still are better than any hard heavy band that is out now. I feel most of the heavy music out today is bland and has no real originality. These Guys are the real deal they always have been. Try to think of a musical act in any genre that after more than 25 years still holds to its original form. I am from D.C., Real punks and real musicians know who the Bad Brains Are!!!! stop being ignorant about The Great H.R.'s vocals. I bet you wouldnt have been able to survive one of their shows back in the 80's
5 stars much love and respect to The almighty BAD BRAINS!!!! from Fugazi to Slayer, from Fishbone to Mos Def.They are known for What they have done and continue doing.
Submitted by juan (Alexandria Va.(D.C.))
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 Powerful!
Although the vocals seem a bit low this release is right up there as one of the best. If your a Bad Brains fan you'll want this one for sure. All original members are back for this one.
Submitted by gilbert.beltran (L.A.)
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 what happened to the singing?
he no longer sings in his unique manner like he used to in his early records. that alien like scream is absent and instead has become rather dull and quiet and the instruments almost drown it out. his monotone voice makes it rather hard to enjoy the album. nothing else really stood out either
Submitted by sac4000 (toronto, canada)
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Bad Brains are back!
Reggae and Hardcore punk? Only the Bad Brains can bring the two together in an amazing integration of sound! The new stuff sounds so good and is unlike anything out in the market right now!
Submitted by bhaskars (New York, NY)
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