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Rock for Light
by Bad Brains
The 2747th greatest album of all time
Rock for Light (1983) captures Bad Brains' intense blend of lightning-fast hardcore punk and reggae-inflected rhythms, pairing rapid, precise musicianship with abrupt tempo shifts and dub-leaning breaks. H.R.'s raw, high-register vocals ride over Dr. Know's sharp, technical guitar work and a rhythm section that alternates between breakneck punk and pocketed reggae grooves. The album's lean, urgent production and contrast between aggression and groove helped define the band's signature sound and influenced the crossover of punk and reggae in American hardcore.
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