In this episode, our hosts wonder whether being an “influential” album necessarily equates with a being a good listen. We continue rounding out our crit cred by listening to Bad Brains’ self-titled debut from 1982 for the first time. Does it shred? Does it snooze? Maybe a little bit of both? Plus, we count down our favorite music moments from 2025, leaving you with at least THREE playlists to renew your passion for music.

What do you think of Bad Brains's debut album? What were your favorite songs/albums/performances of 2025? Let us know in the comments!

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