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Monuments and Melodies

Incubus · 2009

108 min · 26 tracks · alternative rock · funk metal

A reflective collection blending alternative rock anthems with introspective ballads and funk-infused grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective moments of introspection
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • late-night reflective listening sessions
  • catchy grooves for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer straightforward single experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Monuments and Melodies' is Incubus's first compilation album, following their commercially successful 'Light Grenades' in 2006. This period marked a transition for the band as they explored their past hits while also hinting at new directions in their sound, paving the way for future experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Deftones· Faith No More· Red Hot Chili Peppers

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Black Heart Inertia 4:53
  • 2 Drive 3:53
  • 3 Megalomaniac 4:55
  • 4 Anna Molly 3:47
  • 5 Love Hurts 3:58
  • 6 Wish You Were Here 3:34
  • 7 Warning 4:39
  • 8 Stellar 3:21
  • 9 Talk Shows on Mute 3:49
  • 10 Pardon Me 3:45
  • 11 Dig 4:18
  • 12 Oil and Water 3:50
  • 13 Are You In? 4:24
  • 14 Nice to Know You 4:44
  • 15 Midnight Swim 3:15

Disc 2

  • 1 Neither of Us Can See 4:04
  • 2 Look Alive 4:22
  • 3 While All the Vultures Feed 3:53
  • 4 Pantomime 4:39
  • 5 Anything 3:33
  • 6 Punch Drunk 5:14
  • 7 Admiration 4:13
  • 8 Martini 4:10
  • 9 A Certain Shade of Green (acoustic) 3:37
  • 10 Monuments and Melodies 5:05
  • 11 Let’s Go Crazy 4:28

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