Bad Brains were, for me, the best hardcore band of their era. With blistering live shows, skilled playing, and reggae elements, they really didn't have that "D.C. sound" that so many other bands aped. They were their own entity.
1987 was their peak year. They signed with SST and put out I Against I, a challenging hybrid of funk, reggae, hardcore, and heavy metal. They toured heavily in this period, playing a large, diverse setlist that included, of all things, a Beatles cover.
The above show, recorded on Spring Break in Florida, is very high in quality. Shout out to "Bubzdaddy" for the amazing taperip.
They only play 8 songs but you're a liar if you say you're not grooving. Dig it
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