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Release Date
1988
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Length
11 tracks
Vivid is Living Colour's debut album, which was released on May 3, 1988. The band was discovered by Mick Jagger while playing a show at the legendary punk club CBGB's in 1987. Although they were considered "unique" by the mainstream media, they attacked the Eurocentrism and racism of America with their music. The fact that Living Colour is an all-black heavy metal band drew much attention to the band and the album, which contained three singles and became one of the most popular albums of 1988, reaching #6 on the Billboard 200 and certified double platinum by the RIAA. The band was immediately launched into superstar status and would receive a Grammy for their next studio release. The song "Funny Vibe" features a cameo appearance from Public Enemy's Chuck D and Flavor Flav. The album is included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. The album also contains a cover version of the Talking Heads' "Memories Can't Wait".
Track listing
Original
"Cult of Personality" - 4:54
"I Want To Know" - 4:24
"Middle Man" - 3:47
"Desperate People" - 5:36
"Open Letter (To a Landlord)" - 5:32
"Funny Vibe" - 4:20
"Memories Can't Wait" (David Byrne, Jerry Harrison) - 4:30
"Broken Hearts" - 4:50
"Glamour Boys" - 3:39
"What's Your Favorite Color? (Theme Song)" - 3:56
"Which Way To America?" - 3:41
2002 Re-Release
"Cult of Personality" - 4:54
"I Want To Know" - 4:24
"Middle Man" - 3:47
"Desperate People" - 5:36
"Open Letter (To a Landlord)" - 5:32
"Funny Vibe" - 4:20
"Memories Can't Wait" (David Byrne, Jerry Harrison) - 4:30
"Broken Hearts" - 4:50
"Glamour Boys" - 3:39
"What's Your Favorite Color? (Theme Song)" - 3:56
"Which Way To America?" - 3:41
"Funny Vibe (Funky Vibe Mix)" - 3:43
"Should I Stay Or Should I Go" (Mick Jones) - 2:27
"What's Your Favorite Color (Theme Song) (Leblanc Remix)" - 5:39
"Middle Man (Live)" - 3:49
"Cult of Personality (Live)" - 4:59
Personnel
Corey Glover – vocals
Vernon Reid – guitar
Muzz Skillings – bass
Will Calhoun – drums
Charts
Album
Year Chart Position
1988 Billboard 200 6
Singles
Year Single Chart Position
1989 "Cult of Personality" Billboard Hot 100 13
1988 "Cult of Personality" Mainstream Rock Tracks 9
1989 "Glamour Boys" Billboard Hot 100 31
1989 "Glamour Boys" Mainstream Rock Tracks 26
1989 "Open Letter (To a Landlord)" Billboard Hot 100 82
1989 "Open Letter (To a Landlord)" Mainstream Rock Tracks 11
Awards
Grammy Awards
Year Winner Category
1989 "Cult of Personality" Best Hard Rock Performance
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