Released 30 years ago
Mistaken Identity
Vernon Reid · 1996
63 min · 16 tracks · jazz
A dynamic fusion of jazz, rock, and spoken word that challenges genre boundaries with intricate musicianship and provocative themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mistaken Identity — This title track encapsulates the album’s themes of self-exploration and societal perception, featuring complex rhythms and incisive lyrics that invite introspection.
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Lightnin' — A standout instrumental piece that highlights Reid's exceptional guitar prowess while blending elements of jazz and rock seamlessly, illustrating his musical versatility.
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You Say He's Just a Psychic Friend — This track employs a narrative style to critique modern society's reliance on superficial solutions, showcasing clever lyricism paired with engaging musical dynamics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 CP Time 4:36
- 2 Mistaken Identity 4:27
- 3 You Say He's Just a Psychic Friend 4:53
- 4 Who Are You? (Mutation 1) 1:56
- 5 Lightnin' 6:06
- 6 The Projects 5:53
- 7 Uptown Drifter 3:39
- 8 Saint Cobain 2:30
- 9 Important Safety Instructions! (Mutation 2) 2:14
- 10 What's My Name 4:13
- 11 Signed Fictitous 2:42
- 12 Call Waiting to Exhale (Mutation 3) 1:48
- 13 My Last Nerve 4:03
- 14 Freshwater Coconut 5:30
- 15 Mysterious Power 4:21
- 16 Unborne Embrace / Who Invited You? 4:22
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