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.
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
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