"Rise" found Bad Brains experimenting with a more straightforward hard rock sound, moving away from the reggae and funk influences that had previously defined their work. The album was their first release on the Epic Records label.
- "Rise" was recorded at Metalworks Studios in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- The album was produced by Bad Brains and Toby Wright.
- "Rise" charted at number 114 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Bad Brains is a hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C. in 1976, known for their uniquely spiritual and positive outlook alongside their intense musical output. At the time of "Rise's" 1993 release, the band had been re-formed for several years after a period of dormancy, attempting to recapture their earlier energy on a major label.
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