BAD BRAINS
BUILDING BABYLON AT THE BAYOU - CD

UPC: 198704601521
Label: TIME TRAVELER
Format: CD
Release Date: December 5, 2025
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"Live at the Bayou: Washington D.C. July 14, 1980 / March 15, 1981" showcases some of the earliest live performances from Bad Brains, even pre-dating the band's 1982 self-titled debut. A snapshot of the band's burgeoning beginnings, these recordings from 1980 and 1981 recorded at The Bayou in Washington DC, were captured between the band being unofficially "banned in DC" and relocating to NYC. This is the first non-jazz release by newly formed Time Traveler Recordings. Transferred from the original tapes and mastered by legendary producer Don Zientara, famous for his work with Minor Threat and Fugazi, amongst others.

TRACK LIST:

1. Supertouch / Shitfit
2. Attitude
3. 1-2-X-U (Wire Cover)
4. The Big Takeover
5. The Man Won't Annoy Ya
6. Right Brigade
7. Redbone in the City
8. Paranoid (Black Sabbath Cover)
9. Stay Close to Me
10. Pay to Cum
11. Suck Sess
12. Banned in DC
13. I Luv I Jah
14. I
15. At the Movies

16. I (Incomplete)
17. The Big Take Over
18. Many Changes in Life (Barrington Levy Cover)
19. Sailin' on
20. Right Brigade
21. Rally Round Jah Throne
22. Coptic Times
23. Drum Solo / Tuning
24. Riot Squad
25. Rock for Light