Bad Brains
The Youth Are Getting Restless
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 2023 remastered repress. The Youth Are Getting Restless is a live album capturing Bad Brains’ legendary performance at the Paradiso in Amsterdam during their 1987 tour. The record showcases the band’s raw intensity, seamlessly transitioning between explosive hardcore punk tracks and laid-back reggae grooves. Tracks like “I Against I” and “House of Suffering” highlight their aggressive edge, while songs such as “Day Tripper/She's a Rainbow” reflect their diverse musical influences. Widely considered one of the best live punk albums, *The Youth Are Getting Restless* stands as a testament to Bad Brains’ enduring impact on punk, hardcore, and alternative music scenes. Bad Brains are a pioneering American band formed in Washington, D.C. in the late 1970s, widely recognized for their groundbreaking fusion of hardcore punk and reggae. Renowned for their exceptional musicianship and electrifying live performances, Bad Brains played a crucial role in the evolution of hardcore punk, influencing countless alternative and punk rock acts. Fronted by the dynamic vocalist H.R., with Dr. Know on guitar, Darryl Jenifer on bass, and Earl Hudson on drums, the group is celebrated for its high-energy style, spiritual Rastafarian themes, and innovative genre-blending sound.