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 (Black)
- Genre: Alternative, Rock
- Gatefold Sleeve
- 180 Gram, Heavyweight vinyl
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Tracklist
| A1 | Privelege |
| A2 | Nowhere Fast |
| A3 | Consequence |
| B1 | The Warmth |
| B2 | When It Comes |
| B3 | Stellar |
| C1 | Make Yourself |
| C2 | Drive |
| C3 | Clean |
| D1 | Battlestar Scralatchtica |
| D2 | I Miss You |
| D3 | Pardon Me |
| D4 | Out From Under |
