''God of Love'' is the sixth studio album by the American musical group

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. It is the band's first album since ''

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'', released in 1986, with its original lineup. It was released in 1995 on

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. The release contains their usual mix of

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and

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, though with more the latter than any other Bad Brains album. The heavy-rock oriented title track received video airplay on MTV. Backed by huge promotion from the label and an opening slot on the Beastie Boys' ''

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'' tour, the band fell apart as the volatile singer,

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, was arrested several times; he was involved in beating a

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, a security guard, and the band's manager in separate incidents during the tour. The band missed a performance at Madison Square Garden with Beastie Boys due to H.R.'s behavior, leading to yet another breakup. The band reunited in 1997. This album was re-released on Record Store Day, April 16, 2011, as only 2,000 copies along with a 7".

Track listing

#"Cool Mountaineer" #"Justice Keepers" #"Long Time" #"Rights of a Child" #"God of Love" #"Over the Water" #"Tongue Tee Tie" #"Darling I Need You" #"To the Heavens" #"Thank Jah" #"Big Fun" #"How I Love Thee"

Personnel

;Bad Brains *

– vocals * Dr. Know – guitar *

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– bass *

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– drums ;Production *Christopher Shaw – engineer *

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– producer

References

External links

Bad Brains official website
{{Authority control 1995 albums Bad Brains albums Maverick Records albums Albums produced by Ric Ocasek Albums recorded at Electric Lady Studios