What is the best Incubus album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Make Yourself" (1999). It's the most representative of what makes Incubus worth hearing.

What are the best Incubus albums?

The essential Incubus albums include "S.C.I.E.N.C.E." (1997), "Make Yourself" (1999), "A Crow Left of the Murder..." (1999), "Morning View" (2001) and "Light Grenades" (2006).

How many albums does Incubus have?

Incubus has 48 releases in their discography, including 20 albums and 5 EPs.

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Incubus

Q: Who is Incubus for?

If you're into alternative rock and funk metal, Incubus is worth your time. Their music pulses with a rhythmic tension that oscillates between driving force and reflective calm, creating a textured interplay of grit and groove.

Their music pulses with a rhythmic tension that oscillates between driving force and reflective calm, creating a textured interplay of grit and groove.

alternative rock · funk metal

United States Est. 1991

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The album

Make Yourself (1999)

Captures their signature sound with a blend of alternative rock and funk metal, offering a cohesive experience for new listeners.

The song

“Drive”

Immediate hook and reflective lyrics introduce Incubus's style, making it an engaging standalone track.

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About Incubus

Incubus matters for their ability to capture the complexities of modern life through a sonic landscape that's as multifaceted as the experiences they articulate.

Their music has continuously resonated with listeners navigating the turbulence of youth and adulthood, bridging emotional depth with an energetic drive that invites both introspection and catharsis.

Their music has continuously resonated with listeners navigating the turbulence of youth and adulthood, bridging emotional depth with an energetic drive that invites both introspection and catharsis. They have carved out a space in the alternative rock scene that encourages audiences to explore their own struggles while connecting with a collective sense of vulnerability. Their approach melds hard-hitting rhythms with fluid melodies, often blending rock with elements of funk and hip-hop. This dynamic creates a sonorous playground where heavy riffs coexist with intricate grooves, making their sound both approachable and invigorating. By shifting between aggressive instrumentals and softer moments, they invite listeners to move through various emotional states, reflecting the chaotic nature of life itself. Lyrically, Incubus often explores themes of identity, love, and existential uncertainty, weaving personal narratives with broader social commentary. Their storytelling balances sincerity and irony, allowing listeners to engage deeply without feeling overwhelmed by sentimentality. This nuanced approach helps create a relatable yet artful dialogue within their songs.

20 studio albums· 48 total releases· 3 decades· United States

Full discography

Incubus's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

48 releases • 20 albums • 5 EPS • 1990–2024

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Studio albums ()

EPs ()

Live ()

Compilations ()

The Essential Incubus

2012

Singles ()

Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

1

"Quicksand" — from Light Grenades (2006)

establishes the sonic palette early
2

"Privilege" — from Make Yourself (1999)

establishes the sonic palette early
3

"Megalomaniac" — from A Crow Left of the Murder... (1999)

accessible entry with immediate hook
4

"Redefine" — from S.C.I.E.N.C.E. (1997)

accessible entry with immediate hook
5

"Nice to Know You" — from Morning View (2001)

accessible entry with immediate hook

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Incubus

About Incubus

Full discography

Studio albums ()

Morning view XXIII

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If Not Now, When?

Monuments and Melodies

Look Alive

Light Grenades

Alive at Red Rocks

Morning View Sessions

Morning View

Make Yourself

A Crow Left of the Murder...

When Incubus Attacks Volume 2

S.C.I.E.N.C.E.

Fungus Amongus

Beyond the Unknown

EPs ()

Trust Fall – Side B

Trust Fall (Side A)

When Incubus Attacks, Vol. 1

Enjoy Incubus

Let Me Tell Ya 'Bout Root Beer

Live ()

Live in Sweden 2004

Live in Japan 2004

Live in Malaysia 2004

Live at Lollapalooza 2003

Compilations ()

The Essential Incubus

Singles ()

Nimble Bastard

Absolution Calling

Adolescents

Promises, Promises

Black Heart Inertia

Love Hurts

Oil and Water

Anna Molly

Dig

Make a Move

Talk Shows on Mute

Agoraphobia

Megalomaniac

Are You In?

Warning

Nice to Know You

Wish You Were Here

Drive

Stellar

Pardon Me

New Skin

A Certain Shade of Green

Take Me to Your Leader

Songs to start with