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Quickness

Bad Brains · 1989

33 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk · reggae · alternative metal

A frenetic blend of hardcore punk energy infused with reggae grooves and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick energetic listening bursts
  • short, punchy tracks
  • introspective yet lively vibes
  • dynamic and frenetic pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 14, 1989, 'Quickness' was Bad Brains' fourth studio album and followed their previous release, 'I Against I'. By this time, the band was navigating a shifting music landscape, moving from their hardcore roots into more diverse musical territories, including reggae influences. The album marked a period of experimentation as they sought to redefine their sound amidst evolving genre expectations.
Stylistic neighbors
Fugazi· The Bronx· Fishbone

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Soulcraft 3:07
  • 2 Voyage Into Infinity 3:14
  • 3 The Messengers 2:17
  • 4 With the Quickness 2:45
  • 5 Gene Machine/Don't Bother Me 2:59
  • 6 Don't Blow Bubbles 3:03
  • 7 Sheba 2:51
  • 8 Yout' Juice 3:00
  • 9 No Conditions 2:22
  • 10 Silent Tears 2:49
  • 11 The Prophet's Eye 4:25
  • 12 Endtro 0:52

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata