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Incubus (band)
Incubus is an American Rock music, rock band from Calabasas, California. The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer José Pasillas while enrolled in Calabasas High School and later expanded to include bassist Alex Katunich, Alex "Dirk Lance" Katunich, and Gavin "DJ Lyfe" Koppel; the latter two were eventually replaced by bassist Ben Kenney and DJ Kilmore, respectively. Nicole Row replaced Kenney in 2024. Incubus has attained commercial success, reaching multi-platinum sales, as well as releasing several successful singles (music), singles. After their first two albums, ''Fungus Amongus'' (1995) and ''S.C.I.E.N.C.E.'' (1997), the band earned mainstream recognition with the release of their 1999 album ''Make Yourself'' which spawned several hits, including the band's highest charting song "Drive (Incubus song), Drive". Success continued with the albums ''Morning View'' (2001) and ''A Crow Left of the Murder...'' (2004). Their si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Opprobrium (band)
Opprobrium (formerly known as Incubus) is an American death metal band from Metairie, Louisiana, United States. The band was founded in 1986 by brothers Francis and Moyses Howard under the name Incubus. The Howards are natives of Rio de Janeiro who emigrated to New Orleans to found the band. The original incarnation featured bassist/lead vocalist Scot Latour, and the trio's 1987 demo ''Supernatural Death'' landed them a deal with the small Brutal Records imprint. Their official debut, ''Serpent Temptation'', was released in 1988; however, LaTour departed soon afterwards, leaving Francis to take over vocal duties. Incubus signed with Nuclear Blast in 1990 and soon released their follow-up ''Beyond the Unknown''; recording with Francis on bass as well, Incubus eventually tabbed Mark Lavenia as the full-time bassist. But shortly thereafter, in 1991, Incubus disbanded, then reappeared after a ten-year break from the music business, being forced to change their name in order to avoid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Music
Rock is a Music genre, genre of popular music that originated in the United States as "rock and roll" in the late 1940s and early 1950s, developing into a range of styles from the mid-1960s, primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. It has its roots in rock and roll, a style that drew from the black musical genres of blues and rhythm and blues, as well as from country music. Rock also drew strongly from genres such as electric blues and folk music, folk, and incorporated influences from jazz and other styles. Rock is typically centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass guitar, drum kit, drums, and one or more singers. Usually, rock is song-based music with a Time signature, time signature and using a verse–chorus form; however, the genre has become extremely diverse. Like pop music, lyrics often stress romantic love but also address a wide variety of other themes that are frequently social or political. Rock was the most p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8 (Incubus Album)
''8'' is the eighth studio album by American rock band Incubus. It was released on April 21, 2017, through Island Records. The album takes its name from being the band's eighth LP. The album was previously produced by Dave Sardy, and later re-produced and mixed by Skrillex, a close friend of the band. The album's first single, " Nimble Bastard", peaked at number 4 on the ''Billboard'' Mainstream Rock Songs chart in April 2017. 8 is the last studio album with bassist Ben Kenney before his departure in 2024. Background The writing for ''8'' began at the end of 2015, when the band was putting together Side B of their ''Trust Fall'' EP. However, with the amount of quality content they were producing, they decided to release an LP instead. Recording took place throughout 2016 and 2017, with production and remixing occurring throughout the cycle, including a few weeks before the final release. This was due to Skrillex's late involvement with the project. Musical style In 2017, singe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trust Fall (Side A)
''Trust Fall (Side A)'' is a four-track EP by alternative rock band Incubus, released in 2015 on Island Records. It was the first release from the band since their 2011 album, '' If Not Now, When?''. '' Trust Fall (Side B)'', a follow-up to this EP, was released in 2020. Background The writing and production of the EP began in late 2014 following a Sons of the Seas tour fronted by Brandon Boyd. The EP was the first of "at least two" EPs that Incubus planned to release in 2015; they ultimately did not release a second EP that year. Brandon Boyd and Mike Einziger stated in an interview for #Letstalkmusic that the EP format was chosen so they could release some new songs prior to a tour, then finish the rest of the album when they returned. Promotion The lead single from the EP, "Absolution Calling", debuted on KROQ. It was followed by a music video. ''Trust Fall (Side A)'' was supported by a 2015 Summer tour in the United States, following an earlier tour in 2015 through Aust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If Not Now, When? (album)
''If Not Now, When?'' is the seventh studio album by American rock band Incubus, released on July 12, 2011 and named after the novel by Primo Levi. Preceded by the singles "Adolescents" and " Promises, Promises", the album represented the band's longest gap between studio albums at the time, and their final full-length release through long-time label Epic Records. Described by guitarist Michael Einziger as "a very straightforward, concise album," ''If Not Now, When?'' was recorded in the wake of an extended hiatus, and produced by frequent collaborator Brendan O'Brien. The album's cover features high wire artist Philippe Petit. Background and recording At the close of the band's tour in support of '' Light Grenades'' (2006), the band entered an extended hiatus. Vocalist Brandon Boyd noted, "It's not that we were burned out being in a band or being in ''this'' band; I think that we, collectively, were feeling like if we didn't step away from this monster that we created then it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monuments And Melodies
''Monuments and Melodies'' is the first greatest hits compilation album by American rock band Incubus released on June 16, 2009, through Epic Records. It was released as a double-disc set, the first disc featuring 13 previously released singles from the albums ''Make Yourself'', '' Morning View'', '' A Crow Left of the Murder...'', and '' Light Grenades'', along with two new Brendan O'Brien–produced tracks, "Black Heart Inertia" and "Midnight Swim". The second disc is a collection of rarities including B-sides, soundtrack cuts, alternate versions, three previously unreleased songs, and a cover of Prince's " Let's Go Crazy". The album takes its title from a song that was originally released as the B-side to " Megalomaniac" and as a bonus track on international releases of '' A Crow Left of the Murder...''; it is also included on Disc 2 of this album. Reception Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic gave the compilation four out of five stars, commenting that the first disc "do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Light Grenades
''Light Grenades'' is the sixth studio album by alternative rock band Incubus, released on November 28, 2006, on Epic. The album sold 359,000 copies during its first week of release worldwide, and debuted at No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' 200, selling 165,000 copies in the US in its first week; it is the band's first number one album. The album achieved Gold certification, less than the band's previous Platinum records beginning with 1999's ''Make Yourself''. History "Earth to Bella" and " Love Hurts" made their live debut in front of an audience at the Make Some Noise concert on April 29, 2006. "A Kiss to Send Us Off" and " Anna Molly" made their live debut on ''VH1's Decades Rock: Live Tribute to the Pretenders'' on August 11, 2006, even though the songs were not featured in the program. The same two songs were also performed at Edgefest 2006 on September 30 at Tempe Beach Park, Arizona. "Rogues" made its debut at a pair of pre album-release shows at the London Astoria and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Crow Left Of The Murder
A, or a, is the first letter and the first vowel letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, and others worldwide. Its name in English is '' a'' (pronounced ), plural ''aes''. It is similar in shape to the Ancient Greek letter alpha, from which it derives. The uppercase version consists of the two slanting sides of a triangle, crossed in the middle by a horizontal bar. The lowercase version is often written in one of two forms: the double-storey and single-storey . The latter is commonly used in handwriting and fonts based on it, especially fonts intended to be read by children, and is also found in italic type. In English, '' a'' is the indefinite article, with the alternative form ''an''. Name In English, the name of the letter is the ''long A'' sound, pronounced . Its name in most other languages matches the letter's pronunciation in open syllables. History The earliest known ancestor of A is ''aleph''—the first letter of the Phoenician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morning View
''Morning View'' is the fourth studio album by American rock band Incubus, released October 22, 2001, through Epic Records. A companion DVD, '' The Morning View Sessions'', was released on May 29, 2002. Continuing the move away from nu metal, the album ranges widely from soft to hard rock sounds in the style of alternative rock. ''Morning View'' was the last Incubus album to feature bassist Alex Katunich who left in 2003. With the album producing the popular singles "Wish You Were Here" and " Nice to Know You", ''Morning View'' generally achieved critical praise and went double-platinum, making it the band's highest selling album. A rerecorded version of the album, titled ''Morning View XXIII'', was released on May 10, 2024. Background and recording To record the album, the band lived in Malibu, California, on a street called "Morning View Drive". Former bassist Alex Katunich (aka "Dirk Lance") noted that the band had previously "tried to do that for at least the writing porti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drive (Incubus Song)
"Drive" is a song by American rock band Incubus, released on November 14, 2000, as the third single from their third album, ''Make Yourself'' (1999). It is the band's biggest hit and breakthrough single, eventually reaching the top of the US ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart on March 3, 2001, and number nine on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on July 28, 2001. It also reached number four in Portugal, number 13 in New Zealand, number 34 in Australia, and number 40 in the United Kingdom. In 2001, "Drive" won Modern Rock Single of the Year at the 2001 ''Billboard'' Music Awards. Director Bill Draheim documented the making of "Drive" in ''Save Me from My Half-Life Drive''. Content According to Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd, "The lyric is basically about fear, about being driven all your life by it and making decisions from fear. It's about imagining what life would be like if you didn't live it that way." Reception and legacy Sean Adams of '' Drowned in Sound'' gave the song an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Make Yourself
''Make Yourself'' is the third studio album by American rock band Incubus. It was released on October 26, 1999, through Epic Records and Immortal Records. The album received double platinum certification by the RIAA and produced three charting singles—" Pardon Me", " Stellar", and " Drive"—all of which reached the top three of the ''Billboard'' Alternative Songs chart, with the latter topping the chart and also becoming the band's sole top ten hit to date on the '' Billboard'' Hot 100, where it peaked at number nine. The album is the first to be recorded with new turntablist Chris Kilmore, who joined in February 1998 and replaced DJ Lyfe. Composition Style and genres ''Make Yourself'' has been labelled as an alternative metal, nu metal, alternative rock, and funk rock album. ''Slant Magazine'' claimed in 2001 that Incubus "blur the perceptions between metal and alt-rock" on the album. It has also been described as having more ambient tones than their previous work. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fungus Amongus
''Fungus Amongus'' is the debut studio album by American rock band Incubus, released on November 1, 1995, by Chillum Records, Incubus' own independent label. It was later re-released under Epic and Immortal Records on November 7, 2000, after popular demand. Background Incubus formed in 1991, while its members were still in high school, and recorded several demos over the next few years. In 2017, drummer José Pasillas described ''Fungus Amongus'' as "our first concerted effort at putting a group of songs together on an LP". However, guitarist Mike Einziger has said that he views it as a compilation of demos they had recorded while in high school, rather than as a cohesive studio album. He stated in 2017, "making recordings back then was really challenging, especially for a bunch of high school kids. We didn't have access to anything. We didn't have money to make recordings. We didn't have a studio. We didn't have any equipment. We didn't know how to use the equipment. But we sl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
