A Bad Brains Reunion Live from Maritime Hall
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A Bad Brains Reunion Live at Maritime Hall is the third live album from hardcore punk
and reggae
pioneers Bad Brains
. It marks the reunion of the band after a four year breakup. At the time, the band were unable to use the name "Bad Brains" as they were embattled in legal turmoil with their prior management company. For over three years, the band had to tour under the name "Soul Brains" even though the original lineup of Bad Brains
was intact.
The album came under sharp criticism upon its release due to the lazy singing style of the usually manic and energetic H.R.
, who was accused of mailing in his performance at this reunion concert recorded live in 1999 at the Maritime Hall
theater in San Francisco. Moreover, many of the tracks had already appeared on the previous two live Bad Brains
albums.
One new song - "On Like Popcorn" - was also released as a single in preparation for a new studio album, but the band broke up once again in 2000.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
and reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
pioneers Bad Brains
Bad Brains
Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
. It marks the reunion of the band after a four year breakup. At the time, the band were unable to use the name "Bad Brains" as they were embattled in legal turmoil with their prior management company. For over three years, the band had to tour under the name "Soul Brains" even though the original lineup of Bad Brains
Bad Brains
Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
was intact.
The album came under sharp criticism upon its release due to the lazy singing style of the usually manic and energetic H.R.
H.R.
H.R. is the stage name of Paul D. Hudson, the lead singer of the hardcore punk band Bad Brains. His vocals can be quite diverse, ranging from a rapid-fire nasal whine, to feral growling and screeches, to smooth near-crooning or staccato reggae rhymes...
, who was accused of mailing in his performance at this reunion concert recorded live in 1999 at the Maritime Hall
Maritime Hall
The Maritime Hall is a historic 3,000 capacity concert hall in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood that operated from 1995 through 2001 as a popular music venue and nightclub...
theater in San Francisco. Moreover, many of the tracks had already appeared on the previous two live Bad Brains
Bad Brains
Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
albums.
One new song - "On Like Popcorn" - was also released as a single in preparation for a new studio album, but the band broke up once again in 2000.
CD Track Listing
| # | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attitude | 1:43 |
| 2 | Coptic Times | 2:27 |
| 3 | At the Movies | 2:44 |
| 4 | Right Brigade | 2:36 |
| 5 | Day Tripper/She's a Rainbow | 5:52 |
| 6 | Soulcraft | 2:25 |
| 7 | Tongue Tee Tie | 3:08 |
| 8 | Re-Ignition | 6:47 |
| 9 | Sailin' On/I & I Survive | 8:52 |
| 10 | House of Suffering | 2:20 |
| 11 | On Like Popcorn | 3:20 |
| 12 | Sacred Love | 3:47 |
| 13 | Youth Are Getting Restless | 6:46 |
| 14 | Pay to Cum | 2:22 |
| 15 | I Against I | 3:12 |
Personnel
- H.R.H.R.H.R. is the stage name of Paul D. Hudson, the lead singer of the hardcore punk band Bad Brains. His vocals can be quite diverse, ranging from a rapid-fire nasal whine, to feral growling and screeches, to smooth near-crooning or staccato reggae rhymes...
– vocals - Dr. KnowDr. Know (guitarist)Dr. Know is the stage name of Gary Miller, guitarist for Bad Brains, regarded as one of punk rock's most innovative and important bands...
– guitar - Darryl Jenifer – bass
- Earl HudsonEarl HudsonEarl Hudson is the drummer for Bad Brains, regarded as one of punk rock's most influential and innovative bands. He is the younger brother of the band's lead singer H.R.. Although he has rarely recorded or performed outside of the band, he and fellow bandmates, guitarist Dr...
– drums