Album: Black Dots by Bad Brains (1996)
Genre: Hardcore Punk | Style: Punk
Record Label: Megaforce Records
Format: Compilation

Description: Black Dots is a collection of early songs recorded by Bad Brains. It was recorded at Inner Ear Studios in 1979, which at the time was in Don Zientara's basement. In between songs you can hear Zientara's son talking to H.R. The album was released in 1996 with a complete set of liner notes.

Artist Background: Bad Brains is a hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of other genres like funk, heavy metal, hip-hop and soul. Bad Brains are followers of the Rastafari movement. Originally formed as a jazz fusion ensemble under the name Mind Power, Bad Brains developed a very f... Part of the Washington D.C, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hardcore Punk movement. Known for Punk style.

Music Scene: Part of the Washington D.C, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hardcore Punk movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: Hardcore Punk, Punk, 1990s, Compilation, Megaforce Records


Black Dots is a collection of early songs recorded by Bad Brains. It was recorded at Inner Ear Studios in 1979, which at the time was in Don Zientara's basement. In between songs you can hear Zientara's son talking to H.R. The album was released in 1996 with a complete set of liner notes.

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