Pride
Living Colour · 1995
75 min · 17 tracks · alternative metal · funk metal
A vibrant fusion of funk and metal that challenges societal norms while celebrating identity and resilience.
Why this album works
'Pride' is significant for its bold exploration of social issues through a genre-blending approach, showcasing Living Colour's commitment to activism. The album received positive reviews and featured the track 'Love Rears Its Ugly Head,' which helped solidify their presence in the alternative metal scene during the mid-90s.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys celebratory anthems for resilience thought-provoking lyrical explorations
- Context
- Released on November 14, 1995, 'Pride' was Living Colour's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Time's Up' from 1990. At this point, the band was navigating a changing music landscape, attempting to maintain their distinctive sound while addressing themes of race and identity in a post-grunge era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Young· Moby· Beck· Green Day· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pride Standout 4:56
- 2 Release the Pressure Standout 4:15
- 3 Sacred Ground 3:47
- 4 Visions 4:35
- 5 Love Rears Its Ugly Head (Soulpower re‐mix) 6:13
- 6 These Are Happy Times 5:27
- 7 Memories Can’t Wait (live) 5:05
- 8 Cult of Personality 4:53
- 9 Funny Vibe 3:53
- 10 WTFF 2:04
- 11 Glamour Boys 3:40
- 12 Open Letter to a Landlord 5:32
- 13 Solace of You 3:36
- 14 Nothingness 3:30
- 15 Type 6:26
- 16 Time’s Up 3:07
- 17 What’s Your Favorite Color? (Theme Song) 4:43
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