AMG Review of Biscuits

Alex Henderson
All Music Guide

A generally impressive assortment of rarities, Biscuits will be of interest primarily to more hardcore Living Colour devotees rather than casual listeners. Highlights of this diverse EP range from a rock/funk cover of James Brown's "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing'" to a soulful reggae-influenced remake of Jimi Hendrix's "Burning of the Midnight Lamp" to invigorating live versions of "Desperate People" and "Memories Can't Wait." Al Green's "Love and Happiness" has seldom been transformed into a rock song, but that's exactly what happens here -- and with likable results. But as much as Biscuits has going for it, those new to LC should start out with Vivid.