Incubus returns after five-year recording hiatus

One band that has been a stable in the alternative rock genre is Incubus.

Since its debut in 1991, the band hasn’t left room for disappointment with their poetic lyrics and monumental albums.

Lead singer Brandon Boyd is the epitome of brilliant along with Mike Einziger (lead guitar/ backing vocals), Ben Kenney (bass guitar/ backing vocals), Chris Kilmore (turntables/ keyboards) and Jose Pasillas (drums) collectively are just musical geniuses.

Even with their third album, Make Yourself producing hit songs such as “Drive,” “Pardon Me,” and “Stellar” making the band a notable fix in music it didn’t make them a platinum band. 

By far the best of their work shows on their fourth studio album, Morning View, which had a softer tone than their previous albums.  Morning View made Incubus that band for the ultimate summer mix tape with its smooth melodies and harmonious lyrics.  Songs like “11am” and “Echo” have unbelievable melodies.  Fans could tell that their sound has changed over the years as they have matured.

Their latest album Light Grenades was released in 2006 and scored the band their first number one slot on the Billboard charts. After Light Grenades the band went on a five year hiatus as they all decided to focus on their personal lives.  

As with most bands who take an extended hiatus, their record company released a greatest hits album entitled, Monuments and Melodies in June 2009. The compilation included a bonus disk with b-sides, covers, and alternate takes and became the band’s fourth album to reach the top five on the Billboard charts.

The new album, If Not Now, When is planned for a July 2011 release. The first single off the album

“Adolescents” embodies the same Incubus sound that many have to come to love. The 11 track album will hopefully show more of the band’s maturity and Boyd’s creative song writing. 

So far the critics love the buzz around the new album; hopefully that won’t hinder fans thoughts if the album falls short. But, come on its Incubus. They can do no wrong in their fans’ hearts.