Take the apocalyptic, electronics-tinged riff-rock of bands like Korn. Subtract the fratboy sensibility and the Red Hot Chili Peppers-derived hip-hop rhythms. Add a sophisticated sense of melody and harmony, a more optimistic lyrical outlook, and a sense of dynamics. You've essentially got the Incubus sound. Incubus practices the kind of rapid intra-song mood shifts that were Nirvana's trademark, but instead of merely going from soft to loud and back, they change stylistically, switching from full-on hard rock to almost jangly, low-key alt-rock. The resultant sound should appeal to fans of both styles. The tasteful application of electronic effects updates the feel of MAKE YOURSELF nicely. There's plenty of teeth-gnashing and shrieking angst to be found in the lyrics, but there's hopefulness and pop-friendly catchiness as well. In the world of late-'90s radio rock, Incubus seems capable of being all things to all people.
Incubus: Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, Jose Pasillas II, DJ Kilmore, Dirk Lance.
Additional personnel: Dave Holdridge (cello); Cut Chemist. Nu-Mark (scratches).
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Rock, Alternative
- Gatefold
- Import
- 180 Gram Vinyl
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TRACKS
Side A:
Privilege
Nowhere Fast
Consequence
Side B:
The Warmth
When It Comes
Stellar
Side C:
Make Yourself
Drive (Cello – Dave Holdridge)
Clean
Side D:
Battlestar Scralatchtica (Scratches – Cut Chemist, Kilmore*, Nu-Mark*)
I Miss You (Cello – Dave Holdridge)
Pardon Me
Out From Under
