![]() Guitarist Mike Einziger drives the tempo with a scratchy guitar riff before the song builds into a full on attack. Next up, the band’s debut single, “Nimble Bastard,” continues to bring a high level of energy and further exhibits the Skrillex effect in its production. “No Fun” is the perfect way to begin a string of tracks that showcase the band’s focus and ease in producing infectious and radio friendly tunes. Accompanied by gritty and grungy guitar riffs, vocalist Brandon Boyd sings of realization as he proclaims, “I feel like I’m always the last to know/ The king of the dunces and the idiot/ But where is the bliss in all this ignorance?/ Oh just show me a new constellation.” As the song progresses into an ambient dream-like state with Boyd singing of breaking the spell, it is clear we are in for an enjoyable ride. Incubus charges into the opening track, “No Fun,” a high-energy, full-throttle tune that is instantly catchy and, well, fun. The heightened production level is evident in the amplified nature of various tracks on the album and it seems like a good fit for a band that always looks to experiment with their sound. It has been six years since Incubus released a full-length studio album and, after a much needed hiatus, the band reconvened and went back into the studio of friend Hans Zimmer and enlisted EDM DJ and producer Skrillex to co-produce and mix the album. After more than two decades of infusing various influences into their style and soundscape, California Alternative Rock outfit Incubus continue to evolve with their most recent release, 8. ![]() With age comes wisdom, experience, and reflection.
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