Audio CD review:
Incubus - Fungus Amongus

Incubus - Fungus Amongus

Band: Incubus Title: Fungus Amongus Rating: Release Date: 07 November, 2000 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: You Will Be A Hot Dancer 2: Shaft 3: Trouble In 421 4: Take Me To Your Leader 5: Medium 6: Speak Free 7: The Answer 8: Psychopsilocybin 9: Sink Beneath The Line 10: Hilikus

Editoral Review As even the most discriminating ear could deduce, [we were] still struggling to find our feet. As Incubus themselves note about Epic's 2000 rerelease of 1996's Fungus Amongus: "The recording's are basically a snapshot of our band, circa 1993-1995. " It's a caveat not really necessary for Incubus fans, of which there are now many, thanks to their diverse, unique, and thoughtful brand of funky, sometimes-acoustic rock, exemplified on 1999's impressive Make Yourself. This early effort, written and recorded when band members were in their teens, smacks heavily of Primus and Faith No More fanaticism, influences which, on later discs, are blended into an evolving signature sound. Songs such as "Speak Free," "Trouble in 421," and the aggressive, linear "The Answer" are decent, but not as heavy, well-written, or thoughtful as the material on Make Yourself. Ultimately, Fungus Amongus is a lightweight, casual, fun, and funky morsel for hardcore fans. --Katherine Turman .. You can see a complete list of all Incubus discography, or go back to the Incubus tabs