Bad Brains & ‘I Against I’: From Hardcore to Funk‑Metal

On this episode we unpack how Bad Brains’ 1986 release *I Against I* blended funk grooves, thrash riffs and hardcore fury under SST’s production, challenging the genre’s sonic limits. We trace the band’s roots in Washington D.C.’s all‑ages scene, the recording process at West Sound Studios, and how the album’s bold musical choices kept its DIY credibility while reaching new audiences.

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