Mistaken Identity (Vernon Reid album)

Mistaken Identity
Studio album by Vernon Reid
Released	June 1996
Genre	Instrumental rock, jazz fusion, funk, hip hop
Length	62:45
Label	Epic, 550 Music
Producer	Vernon Reid, Prince Paul, Teo Macero
Vernon Reid chronology
Mistaken Identity (1996) Known Unknown (2004)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Billboard	(favorable)[2]
The Boston Globe	(favorable)[3]
Boston Herald	[4]
Robert Christgau	[5]
Entertainment Weekly	(B)[6]
Los Angeles Times	[7]
Rolling Stone	(favorable)[8]
Vibe	(favorable)[9]
Washington Post	(favorable)[10]

Mistaken Identity is the debut solo album of American guitarist and Living Colour-member Vernon Reid, released in June 1996 on Sony Music-imprint label 550 Music. It features contributions from his backing band Masque,^[11] and production was handled by Reid, hip hop producer Prince Paul, and jazz producer Teo Macero.^[2] The album's title was inspired by Reid's experience with cultural identity in his life.^[12]

Track listing

1. "CP Time"
2. "Mistaken Identity"
3. "You Say He's Just A Psychic Friend"
4. "Who Are You [Mutation 1]"
5. "Lightnin'"
6. "The Projects"
7. "Uptown Drifter"
8. "Saint Cobain"
9. "Important Safety Instructions! [Mutation 2]"
10. "What's My Name"
11. "Signed Fictitious"
12. "Call Waiting To Exhale [mutation 3]"
13. "My Last Nerve"
14. "Freshwater Coconut"
15. "Mysterious Power"
16. "Unborne Embrace"

References

1. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Review: Mistaken Identity. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-12-06.
2. Bambarger, Bradley. "Review: Mistaken Identity". Billboard: 11, 105. June 1, 1996.
3. Saunders, Michael. "Review: Mistaken Identity". The Boston Globe: September 6, 1996. (Transcription of original review at talk page)
4. Columnist. "Review: Mistaken Identity". Boston Herald: 48. September 8, 1996. (Transcription of original review at talk page)
5. Christgau, Robert. "Consumer Guide: Mistaken Identity". The Village Voice: July 23, 1996. Archived from the original on 2009-12-06.
6. Hajari, Nisid. Review: Mistaken Identity. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2009-12-06.
7. Masuo, Sandy. Review: Mistaken Identity. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved on 2009-12-06.
8. Fricke, David. Review: Mistaken Identity. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2009-12-06.
9. DeCurtis, Anthony. "Review: Mistaken Identity". Vibe: 149. June 1996.
10. Joyce, Mike. "Review: Mistaken Identity". The Washington Post: June 30, 1996. (Transcription of original review at talk page)
11. Pareles, Jon. At an Annual Festival for Jazz, Music That Strictly Isn't. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2009-12-06.
12. Robson, Britt. Some Words with Vernon Reid's Multiple Identities. City Pages. Retrieved on 2009-12-06.

External links

• Mistaken Identity at Discogs
• It's Only Rock 'n' Roll with Knobs On — By The Independent
• Crisscrossing the Cultural Boundaries — By Jon Pareles