Live at CBGB 1982 cover

Released 20 years ago

Live at CBGB 1982

Bad Brains · 2006

55 min · 19 tracks · hardcore punk · reggae · alternative metal

A raw and electrifying fusion of hardcore punk energy with reggae rhythms that encapsulates the spirit of early 80s underground music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw energy of live performance
  • quick bursts of intensity
  • dynamic shifts in pacing
  • engaging call-and-response moments
  • spirited crowd interaction

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek lengthy meditative experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Live at CBGB 1982' was released in 2006, Bad Brains had already established themselves as pioneers of hardcore punk and reggae fusion. This live recording captures their dynamic performance during a pivotal moment in their career, showcasing their raw energy just before they gained wider recognition with albums like 'Rock for Light'.
Stylistic neighbors
Fugazi· The Bronx· Fishbone

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Big Takeover 2:57
  • 2 I 1:57
  • 3 Jah the Conqueror 4:37
  • 4 Supertouch/Shitfit 2:30
  • 5 Rally Round Jah Throne 3:53
  • 6 Right Brigade 2:24
  • 7 FVK 1:07
  • 8 I and I Survive 5:43
  • 9 Destroy Babylon 1:25
  • 10 Joshua's Song 0:36
  • 11 Unity Dub 5:13
  • 12 The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth 3:58
  • 13 Banned in DC 2:10
  • 14 How Low Can a Punk Get? 2:08
  • 15 Riot Squad 2:17
  • 16 I and I Rasta 3:25
  • 17 We Will Not 1:43
  • 18 The Regulator 1:09
  • 19 All Rise to Meet Jah 5:56

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