Band: Bad Brains

Album: Build A Nation

Release Date: June 2007

Music Genre: Punk Rock Reggae Hardcore

Label: Megaforce Records

Release Country: United States

Record Type: 14 Tracks Vinyl Album LP

American Hardcore Punk band formed in Washington, D.C. in 1977, initially as a jazz fusion ensemble called Mind Power.
The band also do many reggae and dub tracks and featured elements from funk, heavy metal or hip hop.

Classic line-up:
H.R. (Paul D. Hudson) — lead vocals (1978–1987, 1989–1990, 1994–1995, 1998–present), guitar (1977–1978)
Dr. Know (Gary Miller (4)) — guitar (1977–1995, 1998–present)
Darryl Jenifer — bass (1977–1995, 1998–present)
Earl Hudson — drums, percussion (1977–1987, 1989–1990, 1994–1995, 1998–present)

The original line up broke up many times and some musicians replaced H.R. and Earl Hudson:
Sid McCray — lead vocals (1977–1978)
Taj Singleton — lead v (...)

Recorded and mixed at Oscilloscope Laboratories NYC (except HR's vocals, which were recorded at Hippy Steve's place in LA).

Mastered at Sterling Sound.



Pressed on tri-colored green/yellow/red vinyl.

Comes in gatefold sleeve.