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  • Record Label: Megaforce
  • Genre(s): Reggae, Dub, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Punk/New Wave, Hardcore Punk, American Underground, Roots Reggae, American Punk
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Into the Future
Crazy, your main team, Only be thankful, only be thankful. I caught you with heart in mind and deep within Locked your heart in mine with the wicked... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Mojo
    Dec 17, 2012
    80
    This just might be their best work in 25 years. [Jan 2013, p.92]
  2. Alternative Press
    Nov 21, 2012
    80
    When stripped back to basics the Brains are as brilliantly brutal as ever. [Dec 2012, p.88]
  3. Nov 20, 2012
    75
    It's best to sit back and let the power of visionary punk rock wash over you.
  4. Nov 26, 2012
    66
    Although this may not be the band's greatest work, at least it's not a parody of what was. Soak that Positive Mental Attitude up.
  5. Jan 30, 2013
    60
    The midtempo grunge-metal and reggae jams, more sustainable channels for grown-ass anger, feel most like home.
  6. Kerrang!
    Jan 2, 2013
    60
    True, some of the reggae songs a re a bit lightweight, but on the punk numbers, Bad Brains' righteous fevour remains undimmed. [24 Nov 2012, p.53]
  7. Nov 27, 2012
    50
    These sky-surfing legends may have another great album in 'em yet, but for all its intermittently irie moments, Into the Future isn't it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. Nov 28, 2012
    8
    If you wanna hear old bad brains go do that. this is an unforgiving new brand, still as shredtastically brutal as before, but a little bitIf you wanna hear old bad brains go do that. this is an unforgiving new brand, still as shredtastically brutal as before, but a little bit older, more mature, more smart. just as political, just as fun, just as badass. freakin awesome. Expand