SOUL BRAINS Complete Basic Tracks For New Album

February 8, 2005

Billboard.com is reporting that the SOUL BRAINS (formerly the BAD BRAINS) have completed basic tracks for their first all-new studio album since 1995's "God of Love". Produced by longtime admirer Adam Yauch of the BEASTIE BOYS, the as-yet-untitled set recalls the hardcore/reggae style of such classics as "Bad Brains" and "Rock for Light".

"This is one of the first times that we intended to do stuff," bassist Darryl Jenifer told Billboard.com. "We never really intend to do anything. But I said, 'I want this record to sound like the old BAD BRAINS — I want it to be straight-up hardcore. No tricks, no bells, no whistles. And I want the reggae to be straight rub-a-dub, no little riffs and stuff. The rock — straight-up speedcore, the way we were known for doing it.' It doesn't have an 'I Against I' appeal to it; it's more like 'Rock For Light'. It's like the cousins of those riffs."

Jenifer wouldn't disclose who will release the set, but confirms it may be a major label. "I don't want to mention their name, but they've got first refusal on it," he says.

As for the possibility of touring in support of the album, Jenifer says the group will proceed with caution.

"It's hard for us to do shows," he admits. "That's mainly on H.R., with his mental and emotional state. He's my man. He's a weird dude and I love it — there's freedom right there. I've really come to that conclusion, that the dude is the [most free] person you'll ever meet."

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