Bad Brains

The debut, self-titled album of the group Bad Brains. Released originally solely on cassette tape. This album is widely regarded as one of the best punk albums ever made. Additionally, despite Bad Brains' DC roots, this album heavily influenced New York City’s hardcore scene in the mid-late ‘80s. Early NYHC bands like Cro-Mags spent a lot of time with Bad Brains, while others like Warzone, Gorilla Biscuits, and Youth of Today borrowed heavily from the fast and furious sound of this album. To add to their hardcore bonafides, this album features some of the earliest examples of “breakdowns” on songs like “Banned in D.C.” and “Right Brigade.”