Living Colour - Pride (1995)

Living Colour’s Pride is a comprehensive compilation that highlights the band’s genre-defying blend of funk, hard rock, metal, and socially conscious lyricism. Released in 1995 on Epic Records, the collection brings together studio tracks, remixes, and live performances, offering a broad overview of the group’s creative output during their most influential period. Known for their explosive energy and technical musicianship, Living Colour combines heavy guitar-driven arrangements with rhythmic funk foundations and thought-provoking lyrical themes addressing identity, politics, and society.

The album includes some of their most recognizable songs, such as “Cult of Personality,” “Love Rears Its Ugly Head,” and “Glamour Boys,” alongside deeper cuts and alternative versions that showcase the band’s versatility. The presence of live recordings and remixes adds additional texture, highlighting how the band’s material evolves in different performance contexts. Corey Glover’s dynamic vocals, Vernon Reid’s innovative guitar work, and the tight rhythm section create a powerful and cohesive sound throughout the compilation.

Pride serves as both an introduction for new listeners and a retrospective for longtime fans, emphasizing Living Colour’s role in expanding the boundaries of rock music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Tracklist:
1. Pride (04:56)
2. Release the Pressure (04:15)
3. Sacred Ground (03:47)
4. Visions (04:35)
5. Love Rears Its Ugly Head (Soulpower remix) (06:13)
6. These Are Happy Times (05:27)
7. Memories Can't Wait (live) (05:05)
8. Cult of Personality (04:53)
9. Funny Vibe (03:53)
10. WTFF (02:04)
11. Glamour Boys (03:40)
12. Open Letter (To a Landlord) (05:32)
13. Solace of You (03:36)
14. Nothingness (03:30)
15. Type (06:26)
16. Time's Up (03:07)
17. What's Your Favorite Color? (Theme Song) (04:42)