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'Building Babylon at the Bayou' 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. Featuring a booklet with liner notes by Washington Post critic Chris Richards and testimonials from Ian MacKaye, Henry Rollins, Jello Biafra, Vernon Reid, John Joseph as well as previously unseen photographs and ephemera.

TRACK LISTING

CD1 - July 14, 1980:
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

CD2 - March 14, 1981:
1. I (Incomplete)
2. The Big Take Over
3. Many Changes In Life (Barrington Levy Cover)
4. Sailin' On
5. Right Brigade
6. Rally Round Jah Throne
7. Coptic Times
8. Drum Solo / Tuning
9. Riot Squad
10. Rock For Light