God of Love is the sixth full-length studio album by hardcore punk

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 pioneers Bad Brains

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 is the first Bad Brains album since 1989 to feature the band's original lineup. It was released in 1995 on Maverick Records

Maverick Records

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, after being signed to the label by Madonna

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.

The release contains more reggae

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 than any other Bad Brains album, although the heavy title track received video airplay on MTV

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. Backed by huge promotion from the label and an opening slot on the Beastie Boys

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 Ill Communication

Ill Communication

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tour, the band fell apart as volatile singer 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...

 was arrested in several instances involving beating a skinhead

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, a security guard, and the band's manager in separate incidents throughout the tour. The band missed a performance at Madison Square Garden

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 with Beastie Boys

Beastie Boys

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 due to 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...

's behavior, leading to yet another breakup. The band would later reunite again in 1997.

This album has been out of print since 2002, but is being re-released on record store day April 16, 2011. Only 2000 copies along with a 7".

Track listing

1. "Cool Mountaineer"
2. "Justice Keepers"
3. "Long Time"
4. "Rights of a Child"
5. "God of Love"
6. "Overs the Water"
7. "Tongue Tee Tie"
8. "Darling I Need You"
9. "To the Heavens"
10. "Thank Jah"
11. "Big Fun"
12. "How I Love Thee"

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. Know
  Dr. 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 Hudson
  Earl Hudson
  Earl 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

with

• Christopher Shaw
  Christopher Shaw
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   - Engineer
• Ric Ocasek
  Ric Ocasek
  Ric Ocasek is an American musician and music producer. He is best known as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band, The Cars....
  
  - Producer