What does Make Yourself sound like?

A dynamic blend of alternative rock and funk metal that captures the restless energy of the late '90s. Rooted in alternative rock and funk metal. Start with "Privilege".

Is Make Yourself a good place to start with Incubus?

Yes, Make Yourself is recommended as a starting point for new Incubus listeners. A dynamic blend of alternative rock and funk metal that captures the restless energy of the late '90s. Released in 1999, 'Make Yourself' was Incubus's third studio album and marked their commercial breakthrough. Following the moderate success of their previous album, 'S.C.I.E.N.C.E.', this record catapulted them into mainstream popularity, establishing their signature sound blending various genres.

Who is Make Yourself for?

Make Yourself works well if you're into steady mid-tempo flow throughout, restless energy for road trips and headphone detail hunting experience.

How many songs are on Make Yourself?

Make Yourself has 13 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Make Yourself

Incubus · 1999

48 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · funk metal

A dynamic blend of alternative rock and funk metal that captures the restless energy of the late '90s.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo flow throughout
restless energy for road trips
headphone detail hunting experience
sing-along anthems for gatherings
cathartic release for frustration

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek longer, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established Incubus's reputation with major commercial success and hit singles.
Themes: late-night introspection· California youth culture· self-discovery journey
Career context: Released in 1999, 'Make Yourself' was Incubus's third studio album and marked their commercial breakthrough. Following the moderate success of their previous album, 'S.C.I.E.N.C.E.', this record catapulted them into mainstream popularity, establishing their signature sound blending various genres.
Stylistic neighbors: Deftones· Faith No More· Red Hot Chili Peppers
If this clicks, go next to: A Crow Left of the Murder... — Continues the dynamic sound with a more polished production and deeper themes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers — Shares a fusion of funk and rock with introspective lyrics, characteristic of late '90s alternative.

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park — Combines alt-rock energy with nu-metal elements, reflecting the restless spirit of the same era.

Fashion Nugget by Cake — Blends alternative rock with quirky funk elements and sharp lyrics, echoing a similar late '90s vibe.