Vivid

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Living Colour's debut 'Vivid' is a landmark fusion of hard rock and funk metal, built upon Vernon Reid's virtuosic guitar work and a dynamic rhythm section that fluidly incorporates elements of jazz, punk, and soul. Produced by Ed Stasium with contributions from Mick Jagger, the album’s polished yet aggressive sound complements its pointed social commentary, with Corey Glover's vocals addressing themes of racism and socio-political issues on tracks like "Funny Vibe" and "Cult of Personality". The album achieved widespread commercial success and is considered a historically significant work for challenging racial barriers in the rock music landscape of the late 1980s.