Build A Nation - Bad Brains
User Score
8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12

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  1. HermannW.
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    the best record since 5 years and the best Bad Brains record since i against i. I hope they will tour Europe . i will always love the Brains for their PMA.
  2. OttoM.
    Jun 29, 2007
    10
    I love, i love my Jah
  3. EricP
    Jul 3, 2007
    10
    Strong album from begining to end. Reaggae tracks stand strong. I don't want to comment more. It's Bad Brains, powerfull hardcore pionners, no match. You know em ?!
  4. RobertR.
    Aug 2, 2007
    6
    The 9s and 10s are too high. The reggae tracks are the best parts of the album and the punk parts are lacking. No one likes to blame age for a classic bands latest shortcomings but on tracks such as Universal Peace and Let there be angels, HR's vocals are in another octave from what wants from the songs. In regards to one wants from those songs, I reference some of their biggest hits, such as Banned in DC and Sailin' On where he explodes fast and furiously. For me, it was the balance of mellow reggae and fast visceral punk experience that made Bad Brains great. With the somewhat lacking latter, this album is just good, not great and certainly not worth a 10. … Collapse
  5. AndrewJ
    Sep 16, 2007
    8
    Very good. I particularly like the low-fi production quality. It's a really nice contrast to today's millisecond-timed, glossy, overproduced digital products.
  6. JeanR.
    Jun 28, 2007
    9
    The're back with an amazing album!!!

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Metascore
73 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Alternative Press
    70
    It's surprisingly decent. [Jul 2007, p.174]
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    It lacks the messiness that made them so beautiful in the first place, but be glad they're still punching.
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    It doesn't stray too far from their original template but it is focused and involving.
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