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Mr Eddy
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Member # 302

posted April 17, 2004 14:49

Don't think there are too many Living Coloür fans around this board, but I saw them live last night and I'm still under the effects of their brilliant performance!

Vernon Reid is a guitar god and Corey Glover's voice is simply unbelievable! The setlist was comprised of classics such as "Middle Man", "Type", "Cult of Personality" and some material from their underrated comeback album "Collideoscope". They played nonstop for 2 1/2 hours and you could tell they were having a great time on stage.

It's been 12 years since the last time I saw Living Coloür (the band's first gig ever w/ Doug Wimbish) but this time they rocked even harder. They're definetely on the top of their game now. Just hope they don't take other 10 years to come back to Brazil!...

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schroeder
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Member # 5

posted April 17, 2004 21:48

I saw Living Color on their first tour for VIVID at Hammerjacks, and the placed was packed wall to wall, and they tore it up!!!

A few years later I saw them in DC with Bad Brains for the STAIN tour, and they kicjed ass again.

I haven't purchased the new cd yet, since I know if I do my wife will take when we split!!!

I wasn't blown away by some of the 30 second samplers I heard online... how does it stack up to classic LC?

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Trollz
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Member # 393

posted April 19, 2004 03:55

quote:
Originally posted by Mr Eddy:
Don't think there are too many Living Coloür fans around this board...

hm, One more fan here. Recently became one. Not many bands that can play reggae-style music and "metal". They were on tour and reached all the way up to the Netherlands.
They didn't reach up to sweden. Wish they had.

Have "Time's up" and the "Super Hits" albums. Managed to d/l most of "collidoscope", I want to have the "real" thing so the album is on my "have to buy-list".

Almost to many good music-advice and stuff for d/l on the board. (j/k)

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DBC
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Member # 350

posted April 19, 2004 06:36

Saw them 06 march 2004 and it was very impressing. Doug Wimbish is my absolute fav on the bass, after this gig. He really played "guitarsolos" on the bass

In the late 80s and early 90s I saw them several times and I must say that they are still as good as they were in the "old" days.

Grtzz, DBC

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Trollz
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Member # 393

posted April 19, 2004 07:29

quote:
Originally posted by Death Brain Cell's:
Saw them 06 march 2004 and it was very impressing. Doug Wimbish is my absolute fav on the bass, after this gig. He really played "guitarsolos" on the bass .....Grtzz, DBC

Yeah, I know they were in europe then.
Arghhh, do I envie you DBC.....yes I do! Just you wait until next tour, then they will just do a scandinavian tour.

I can always dream, can't I?

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Mr Eddy
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Member # 302

posted April 19, 2004 10:11

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Originally posted by schroeder:
I wasn't blown away by some of the 30 second samplers I heard online... how does it stack up to classic LC?

First time I listened to the new album, I found it a little weird. There are not too many sing-along choruses like you'd expect from LC. But then the album started to grow on me and now I think it rocks.

One thing that is clear is the effects of the 9-11 on their songwriting. Not only the lyrics were inspired by the attacks, but some of the songs are also darker than usual.

Vernon Reid said in an interview that "Collideoscope" is too peculiar to be compared to the other records and he sees it as a "transition album". It makes sense to me as they haven't played together for 10 years and writing an album is always a collective effort.
All in all, the new CD is very intense and I think it stacks up to classic LC no matter how it may sound a little different.

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MeanMrMustard
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Member # 57

posted April 19, 2004 12:29

I can't agree more about there live performance. I'm a huge LC and Vernon Reid fan. I saw them live a couple of times on the Time's Up tour and they blew me away. Then I saw them a couple of years ago (before the new album came out) and the opened up with Time's Up! They shredded like I never saw them before. Absolutely top notch band. Every Cliff Burton fan should know who Doug Wimbush is. It seems they approach the bass similarly.
As for the new CD, it didn't move me right away either. Anyone looking for a Stain part 2 (like I was) will be disappointed. But over time, I'm getting it. Nonetheless, they're just a great band.

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Slugaloo
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Member # 344

posted April 20, 2004 00:30

You are all lucky! I don't think they have ever played here. I would love to see them live and I am still hoping for a N.M stop!

Haven't heard the new album as of yet. Been to broke to get any kind of music lately, but things are looking up so I will definately go out and get the new one. The weirder the better for me!

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theres only so many double kick drum'd songs with singers shouting the F word you can take before it becomes extremely dull.

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Mezcalhead
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posted April 20, 2004 16:38

Yeah, I was totally expecting something less straightforward. Especially with a title like Collidescope. It took me a while to get into it but now I really love the album. Only thing I would have changed was dropping those two covers.
Also, I think its the finest vocal performance by Corey yet!

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schroeder
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Member # 5

posted April 20, 2004 16:48

Found it used today for $8.00 so I had to buy it. I've yet to listen to it but I'll give ya my thought after I devour the music a few times.

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Emlyn K Helicopter
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Member # 44

posted April 21, 2004 15:01

Living Colour! bloody hell, first band I ever saw live, supporting Anthrax at the Hammersmith Odeon, March 26th 1989. Don't think Vivid had come out yet in the UK.

They were pretty good, too. But I was saving my neck for the 'thrax!

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hypergrrl
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Member # 16

posted April 21, 2004 18:11

quote:
Originally posted by Emlyn K Heliplopter:
They were pretty good, too. But I was saving my neck for the 'thrax!

That's fuckin' hilarious......do you mind.....??

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schroeder
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Member # 5

posted April 21, 2004 20:40

Fuck having to give it a couple listens to form an opinion...THIS IS THEIR BEST CD YET.
Played it at work today and thought it was great!!! Cool music, doesn't sound dated, cool lyrics, Corey's voice in ON!!!

thanks for this thread and all the thumbs up on this cd, worth every penny

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Mr Eddy
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Member # 302

posted April 22, 2004 18:08

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Originally posted by schroeder:
thanks for this thread and all the thumbs up on this cd, worth every penny

I wasn't expecting to find any LC fans around here when I started this thread, but VVF keeps surprising me! Glad you like the CD, Schroeder!

BTW, the guys played a song titled "Terrorism" at the show last week and I can't get it out of my mind. It was only Will Calhoun and Doug Wimbish (him singing and playing the bass like it was another instrument!). The song has this hypnotic bass-riff and lots of other tricks by Wimbish. Hope they get it recorded in the future.

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Emlyn K Helicopter
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Member # 44

posted April 25, 2004 14:09

quote:
Originally posted by hypergrrl:
That's fuckin' hilarious......do you mind.....??

Heh heh... Not at all, lady!

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nunoPT
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Member # 379

posted May 03, 2004 20:53

Living Colour

LIVE

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Mr Eddy
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Member # 302

posted May 04, 2004 02:52

Great link! Thank you!!!

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Trollz
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Member # 393

posted May 04, 2004 06:52

quote:
Originally posted by portuga:
Living Colour
LIVE

Thanks Portuga. Great link! I've never seen them live. "Sacred Ground" is awesome.

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MeanMrMustard
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Member # 57

posted May 04, 2004 21:22

If you haven't already, you guys should definitely give Vernon Reids solo CD a listen that he released in '96 titled Mistaken Identity. A must have for all Vernon fans. It might be too hip hoppy for some of you. But, in my opinion, it's done very well. Sometimes I'm bothered by the use of drum machine, but Vernon's playing is just too awesome.
I'd forgotten how good this CD is, but I'm listening to it right now, and yup! it's a good one.

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schroeder
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Member # 5

posted May 04, 2004 23:30

Corey Glover's 'Hymn' solo release is pretty damn fins also. Very soulful and deep. Corey's got a damn good distintive voice.

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Trollz
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Member # 393

posted May 05, 2004 04:41

Thanks "MeanMrMustard" and "schroeder".
I like the way Living Color can mix metal/reggae/etc. I know all of them have done solo projects.

I found some mp3 clips from both Vernon's and Corey's solo albums. I do need advice about these guy's, I'm "into" a diversity of different music "styles": Metal, reggae, soul, blues, funky tunes....

I'm grateful for any advice concerning their music .....
*Hmm, when's the next "pay day"?*

Cheers!

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schroeder
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Member # 5

posted May 05, 2004 10:11

I think I picked up Glover's album for $1 + shipping on Columbia House... if you're a member.

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Trollz
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Member # 393

posted May 05, 2004 11:11

quote:
Originally posted by schroeder:
......on Columbia House... if you're a member.

Livin' up here in sweden, not allowed to be member.

I found Glovers' and Reid's soloprojects on Amazon.

Thanks guys!

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Mr Eddy
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Member # 302

posted May 05, 2004 13:06

quote:
Originally posted by schroeder:
Corey Glover's 'Hymn' solo release is pretty damn fins also. Very soulful and deep. Corey's got a damn good distintive voice.

I like your definition, Schroeder. "Hymns" is really soulful and deep. Corey's voice is simply amazing and the material on his solo album is very emotional as well.

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MeanMrMustard
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Member # 57

posted May 05, 2004 14:29

Man, how could I forget. Yeah, Corey Glover's CD is veerrrryy nice. Very vintage soul and R&B, which is what I was pretty much raised on. I really liked it. Brings to mind Al Green, Marvin Gay, Otis Redding, and the like. A very nice album, I thought. And yeah, there's a rocker on there too!
Hey, and by the way, Schroed, I read the review you wrote for my band, and I really can't figure out what to say. That was super cool. Can't figure out what to say to thank you, but thank you! And thanks Mez and Anki for your support as well. It's all about the word of mouth. That's more effective than all of the press and advertising. Thanks guys! You're awesome.

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