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The Essential Incubus

Incubus · 2012

118 min · 28 tracks · alternative rock · funk metal

A compelling blend of funk metal and alternative rock, showcasing Incubus's diverse sonic evolution and lyrical introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with emotional peaks
  • reflective moments for introspection
  • two-halves listening experience
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • cathartic release through lyrics

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, cohesive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'The Essential Incubus' serves as a comprehensive compilation capturing the band's trajectory from their 1999 breakthrough album 'Make Yourself' to their later explorations. At this point in their career, Incubus had transitioned through various musical styles and lineups, solidifying their presence in the alternative rock scene with a broad fanbase.
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 Version 3:34
  • 2 A Certain Shade of Green 3:11
  • 3 Redefine 3:20
  • 4 New Skin 3:52
  • 5 Summer Romance (Anti‐Gravity Love Song) 4:28
  • 6 Pardon Me 3:45
  • 7 Stellar 3:21
  • 8 Drive 3:53
  • 9 Crowded Elevator 4:46
  • 10 Wish You Were Here 3:34
  • 11 Nice to Know You 4:44
  • 12 Warning 4:39
  • 13 Are You In? 4:25
  • 14 Circles 4:09

Disc 2

  • 1 Megalomaniac 4:55
  • 2 Talk Shows on Mute 3:49
  • 3 Agoraphobia 3:54
  • 4 Monuments and Melodies 5:05
  • 5 Pantomime 3:52
  • 6 Make a Move 3:12
  • 7 Anna Molly 3:46
  • 8 Dig 4:17
  • 9 Oil and Water 3:50
  • 10 Love Hurts 3:57
  • 11 Black Heart Inertia 4:53
  • 12 Adolescents 4:49
  • 13 Promises, Promises 4:27
  • 14 In the Company of Wolves 7:35

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