Looking back 30 years ago, the music world had largely been taken over by the Seattle music scene, which itself allowed the alternative music scene to explode across the country and indeed, throughout much of the world. Amid this musical landscape, Living Colour released 'Stain,' the band's third album.
The first two albums had given them a brush with stardom. But the band was not interested in becoming too huge. And with an album that represented a change in directions for the band, with heavier music and darker lyrics, Living Colour seemed to finally pull the plug on what most musicians and bands only dream of: serious widespread success and fame.
All of this came right before all of those Seattle and other alternative bands would famously - or infamously - shun the widespread success and fame that they received, even though many remained skeptical of this approach.
In any case, yes, today marks 30 years since Living Colour's third album. It seemed worth marking the occasion.
Below is the link to the article that got me on this topic:
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30 Years Ago: Living Colour’s ‘Stain’ Confronts Inner Demons Allison Rapp Allison Rapp Published: March 2, 2023:
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/living-colour-stain/?fbclid=IwAR3eynjyNpAKCIN7fKCdAur12d_876V5Z3Qy25XCsQFkSwWmjtD3CHjTb8E
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