Bad Brains – I Against I
Released in ’86 on SST records this is one of the most influential punk/genre bending records of all time. Combining funk, reggae and punk it is an amazing listen. This is my favorite Bad Brains record. The vocals on the title track amaze and excite me every time I hear it. Pure fury, speed and talent. “Sacred Love” a great song in its own right, is more cool when you factor in the vocals were recorded over a pay phone from prison where H.R. was serving time for a pot charge. The musicianship will astound you, the raw punk feel will amaze you and the vocal craftsmanship will leave you in awe. This is a must have top 10 record for anyone who wants to understand punk at its best.
On a personal note, I got to meet Earl Hudson at a local Atlanta ‘live’ talk show where he was a guest and that I also did the sound design for the show as well…..of course I had some Bad Brains on it but also added some Bad Brains covers.
