Morning View by Incubus

Pros: Warning...
Cons: Very pop, very unremarkable, rather generic, sometimes difficult to listen to...

Incubus wasn’t a new band when they scored their first hit in 1999. Having already been around for nearly a decade the time was suddenly right for rock n’ roll to make a comeback. Pardon Me was the start of major mainstream success for the ...

Pros: Great musical variety, clever and more mature lyrics, no swearing this time.
Cons: A few songs still sound forced or incomplete.

I’ll get it out of the way early - the band Incubus got their name from a mythological term for a demon that rapes people in their sleep. Is that disturbing or what?

Listening to Incubus’ 1999 breakthrough album, Make...

Pros: Great musicians, Brandon Boyd's vocals, well-written lyrics, wonderful songs...
Cons: ...a few filler tracks (read review)

I'll admit it now...few of the CDs that I purchased when I was 14 or 15 still remain in rotation in my CD player. One of the exceptions is Incubus' fourth album, Morning View. I purchased the album sometime between those teenage years, ...

Pros: an honest attempt to grow as a band
Cons: too commercial, not hard edged enough

I still remember the day I was first introduced to Incubus. It was early 1998 and my friend John had their album S.C.I.E.N.C.E. in his car. "Listen to this dude, this band is sick." He put on A Simple Shade of Green and honestly,...

Pros: ::Excellent album, hands down.::
Cons: ::Minor problems at best::

The time has come to open a new chapter in music history. Incubus is worthy of such place in music today with its solid style and feeling that their tunes have. Not too long ago, I recommended their breakthrough release of Make...

Pros: Mature, great songwriting, a nice mellower side of Incubus.
Cons: Have lost some of their individuality with this album.

I have chosen to review "Morning View" after finishing a review of "S.C.I.E.N.C.E." as it shows how Incubus has evolved as a band. "S.C.I.E.N.C.E." was a joy to listen to, fresh and youthful, whereas this latest effort from this amazing band takes a...

Pros: Beautiful rock music, mixes it up, growth as a band, in my top 5
Cons: dirk lance's last cd (sniffle), Are You In? could be longer

Best song: Just a Phase Worst song: Under My Umbrella Just when it looked as though all hope was lost, musicsucks, future_ceo and I have come to the rescue for this most excellent cd and hope to turn it into the 5-star rating it deserves. Now I have ...

Pros: A unique sound, some catchy tunes
Cons: Relatively little experimentation, some boring lyrics

The Style

Taking a page from their 1999 breakthrough album, Make Yourself, Incubus has once again crafted an appealing mainstream modern rock record. A bit of the experimentation from their early records is still evident,...

Pros: Still great songwriting, still solid lyrics, it's all still good, but...
Cons: Well, I guess you can't *blame* them for getting softer at this point...

Ah, we all remember the good ol' days. "Vitamin." "New Skin." "A Certain Shade of Green." The old Incubus we could count on to give us their bouncy version of rap-core with a speedy riff, upbeat vocals that ended in a good scream after a pause ...

Pros: Awesome album for the summer. Best tracks: "Nice to Know You", "Wish You Were Here"
Cons: No distinctness. Sounds a bit too similar to Rage Against the Machine and Chili Peppers.

The next time summer comes around, make sure this CD (err, half of it) is right next to your tan lotion and sunglasses. And when darkness comes, light a fire, lay back and look up at the stars, and play "Wish You Were Here". I guarantee you'll enjoy the ...

Pros: Their most melodic album to date, nice riffs, catchy tunes
Cons: Incubus "purists" might say it's too soft

Morning View, the 5th release from Incubus. It starts where Make Yourself ends, and slowly retreats to the softer side of Incubus. This is a well written album, both in instrumentals and lyrics. Mike Einziger (the guitarist) uses a myriad of chord...

Pros: Incubus seduces with lyrics and lush Asian-inspired instrumentation.
Cons: Treading the line between punk and pop extremes can be lethal.

Awwww. The guys can't stand it when their best friends get girlfriends or great jobs so neither can they stomach the fact that Incubus has grown up and left them in the dust.

For showing its soft, sensitive side too often the band has been...

Pros: Great melodies, infective beats, amazingly well-written lyrics.
Cons: Less originality, a little rough in "Echo"

Incubus is a unique band. No one can deny that much. They have a style all of their own, and a huge untapped reserve of skill. But not all of their unique traits are good.

With one album, Incubus seems to have completely changed its fan...

Pros: They're still going strong with their own personal style, and brilliant lyrics.
Cons: Kind of makes you miss the harder side to them.

I usually fall fast for bands that can blow you away, which Incubus did to me where their hit song "Pardon Me." I purchased "Make Yourself" and loved it. So when I heard about a new album from them coming out, I was completely excited and anxious. Only...

Pros: Not too soft, not too loud, all around goodness!
Cons: Might be too slow for some people..

Like a postcard from a distant loved one, Incubus' offering on this CD makes you want to go and rent out a Malibu mansion on the side of a cliff and stare at the ocean all day, just like in the album cover!
This is probably one of the best CDs I've...