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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.[citation needed] 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