Crucial Track for January 21, 2026

"Cult of Personality" by Living Colour

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Share a song that changed your perspective on music.

I wrote about this album a bunch of years ago. It was a pivotal record, not only because it opened my eyes to rock music, but it also set the stage for punk, hardcore, and metal.

And that's not even considering politics... my goodness these lyrics... still VERY applicable today.

> You gave me fortune, you gave me fame > You gave me power in your god’s name > I’m every person you need to be > Oh, I’m the cult of personality