Black Dots
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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.
Bad Brains
Bad Brains is an American 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...
. It was recorded at Inner Ear Studios in 1979, which at the time was in Don Zientara
Don Zientara
Don Zientara is an American record producer and musician. He owns and runs Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, Virginia, located just outside of Washington D.C., and is most widely known for his production work with Fugazi, Minor Threat and various other Dischord Records artists.-Production...
'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.
Track listing
- "Don't Need It" - 1:58 (Bad BrainsBad BrainsBad Brains is an American 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...
) - "At the Atlantis" - 1:58 (Bad Brains)
- "Pay to Cum" - 2:02 (Bad Brains, Dr. KnowDr. Know (guitarist)Dr. Know is the stage name of Gary Miller, guitarist for Bad Brains, regarded as one of punk rock's most innovative and important bands...
, Phil HudsonH.R.H.R. is the stage name of Paul D. Hudson, the lead singer of the hardcore punk band Bad Brains. His vocals can be quite diverse, ranging from a rapid-fire nasal whine, to feral growling and screeches, to smooth near-crooning or staccato reggae rhymes...
, Daryl Jenifer) - "Supertouch/Shitfit" - 3:02 (Bad Brains)
- "Regulator" - 1:28 (Bad Brains)
- "You're a Migraine" - 1:41 (Bad Brains)
- "Don't Bother Me" - 2:36 (Bad Brains, Know, Hudson, Jenifer)
- "Banned in D.C." - 2:47 (Bad Brains)
- "Why'd You Have to Go?" - 2:55 (Bad Brains)
- "The Man Won't Annoy Ya" - 2:42 (Bad Brains)
- "Redbone in the City" - 2:06 (Bad Brains)
- "Black Dots" - 1:12 (Bad Brains)
- "How Low Can a Punk Get?" - 2:39 (Bad Brains, Know, Hudson, Jenifer)
- "Just Another Damn Song" - 1:37 (Bad Brains)
- "Attitude" - 1:39 (Bad Brains)
- "Send You No Flowers" - 1:53 (Bad Brains)
Personnel
- H.R.H.R.H.R. is the stage name of Paul D. Hudson, the lead singer of the hardcore punk band Bad Brains. His vocals can be quite diverse, ranging from a rapid-fire nasal whine, to feral growling and screeches, to smooth near-crooning or staccato reggae rhymes...
- vocals - Dr. KnowDr. Know (guitarist)Dr. Know is the stage name of Gary Miller, guitarist for Bad Brains, regarded as one of punk rock's most innovative and important bands...
- guitar - Darryl Jenifer - bass
- Earl HudsonEarl HudsonEarl Hudson is the drummer for Bad Brains, regarded as one of punk rock's most influential and innovative bands. He is the younger brother of the band's lead singer H.R.. Although he has rarely recorded or performed outside of the band, he and fellow bandmates, guitarist Dr...
- drums