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Incubus is an alternative metal band that was founded quite early, but did not become truly famous until entering the new century. They are not only the most popular alternative metal band in business One of the bands that also has a good reputation among critics. In 1991, in California, USA, three high school classmates came together for music, namely singer Brandon Boyd, guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer Jose Pasillas. Among them, Brandon Boyd and Jose Pasillas have been very good since elementary school. Friends, three people decided to form a funk metal band, and then they pulled out bassist Alex Katunich (also known as Dirk Lance) from the class. Their band name was Incubus. The band was inspired by the Red Hot Chili Peppers in the early days. However, in the subsequent time, these four young people received support from Nirvana, Korn, etc. Rock and alternative rock characteristics began to appear in Incubus's style.
When these young people from the Incubus band graduated from high school, they began to perform in some nightclubs and clubs in Southern California, and used it as the base for their careers. In 1995, the Incubus band added rapper DJ Lyfe, and independently recorded and released the band's first album "Fungus Amongus" that year. Since their previous performances in clubs of all sizes had accumulated a considerable popularity base for them, this The album attracted considerable attention on some local radio stations, which helped Incubus gradually determine its own unique style. Soon after, Incubus won the favor of major record labels, including Immortal and Incubus, a subsidiary of Epic Records. Officially signed.
In early 1997, the Incubus band released the band's first EP record, "Enjoy Incubus", composed of six audition singles on Immortal Company. In the following years, producer Jim Wirt was of great help to the Incubus band's musical exploration and development, and this person also became the Incubus band's main partner. With the help of Jim Wirt, the Incubus band released their first official album "S.C.I.E.N.C.E." in the summer of 1997. During this year, they served as back-up performances for the tours of Primus, Korn, 311 and other big-name bands. The Incubus band followed These bands traveled across Europe and North America, greatly increasing their band's popularity. In the following time, they have accumulated enough regular fans. In the summer of 1998, the Incubus band finally started their own tour and got the opportunity to perform at some music festivals. However, DJ Lyfe in the band Unfortunately, he passed away and they had to find a new candidate to replace DJ Lyfe.
As the members of the Incubus band changed, their rapid growth gradually slowed down. In 1999, they recorded and released their second official album "Make Yourself". The success of subsequent music festivals and live performances quickly further increased the popularity of the Incubus band. Their album sales also began to gradually increase, and it entered the top 50 of the Billboard 200 for the first time. This album It was a breakthrough for the band Incubus. The album sales eventually exceeded two million copies. The two singles "Stellar" and "Pardon Me" from the album also appeared on the singles chart. Another single "Drive" ” even entered the top ten of the singles chart in 2001. With this single, the Incubus band truly awakened the ears of rock music fans.
Album Tracks
1. Privilege
2. Nowhere Fast
3. Consequence
4. The Warmth
5. When It Comes
6. Stellar
7. Make Yourself
8. Drive
9. Clean
10. Battlestar Scralatchtica
11. I Miss You
12. Pardon Me
13. Out From Under