Being lumped in with nu-metal bands like Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit and Korn, didn’t help S.C.I.E.N.C.E.’s commercial performance, but it did allow them to emerge from a shady and oft-mocked corner of the industry. With carrer highlights like “A Certain Shade of Green”, “Vitamin”, “Deep Inside” and “Summer Romance”, their major label debut holds a special place in my heart. However, after careful consideration with both tangible and emotional reasoning, I think S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Ask me to rank Incubus’ albums any day of the week and these top four might be in a completely different order. Maybe that’s just me projecting onto it, but ultimately, I think its good, but at times, uncomfortable. It carries a real “we’re too good for metal” vibe to it. By being a slower album, Incubus seems had chosen to take the “high-road” into the next chapter of their career. Boyd and Co., were already veterans at righting solid ballads, but this album has an almost pretentious undertone to it. As for the album itself, its a perfectly serviceable release, with enough great songs to keep it from dragging down their catalog. Consisting mainly of mid to slow tempo-ed earthy tracks that marinate in their delivery, “When” has become the most contentious release for fans. There was less focus on Enzinger’s guitar prowess, and a deliberate side-step of the alt/rock with which they made their name. When?” was released it was a markedly different album than those that came before it. Its a hodgepodge mix of tracks that may not catch your ear the first time, but if I’m choosing an Incubus album to which to listen, there’s a good chance its going to be Monuments Disc 2. Not to mention the dynamite closer, a cover of the Prince classic “Let’s Go Crazy”. Not only are songs like “Look Alive”, “Martini” and “While All the Vulture Feed” good listens, but they should be in the conversation when you’re discussing the best of Incubus. As a collection of B-sides Rarities and one-offs, Monuments has some strong tracks. However, its Disc 2 has enough of an argument to give it a solid leg on which to stand. I know Monuments and Melodies Disc 1 shouldn’t count as its a “best of” compilation, and I will stand behind that firmly. Maybe it was the influence of new Bassist Ben Kenney, or the exhaustion of almost 10 years on the scene, but A Crow Left of the Murder was a disappointment, across the board. It wasn’t until Light Grenades, that it became clear what Crow was trying to accomplish. That was it, Incubus had peaked like Pearl Jam or Bush and would coast into obscurity. At the time, Crow felt like the beginning of the end. The rest of Crow is a muddy attempt at departing from the sound that Make Yourself and Morning View had so much success with.
The singles “Megalomaniac” and “Talk Shows on Mute” are really the only truly inspired tracks on the album. Its odd for a band hit their sophomore slump 5 albums in, but Crow feels exactly like a band that’s ready to grow but is unsure of where its going. The previously mentioned Enjoy Incubus had some cleaned up versions of Fungus Amongus songs, and ultimately those versions explain their transition into S.C.I.E.N.C.E., a vastly improved second attempt. Fungus Amongus has a handful of fun songs, but for a band that’s desperately trying to find its sound, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Primus influences are too pronounced for that to really happen. So many bands have that one album that no one remembers and was never actually good. They may not be Incubus faves, but they need to be mentioned.Īh, the awkward indie debut. From the busted promise of multiple Trust Fall releases to them piloting (pun intended) the soundtrack to a completely forgotten Jessica Biel movie, each of these releases have a spark to them that none of their proper releases have. Incubus has had some oddball releases over the years. Honorable Mention: Trust Fall (Side A), Stealth Soundtrack, Enjoy Incubus, and When Incubus Attacks Vol. To tide us fans over until “8” is released this spring, let’s rank all of their past works. Brandon Boyd and company recently announced a brand-new album and tour.
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