While the press and critics jumped over the sounds of
Korn
,
Rage Against the Machine
, and
Limp Bizkit
Incubus
quietly toured in support of
S.C.I.E.N.C.E.
, their first major-label LP.
' hip-hop influences come from their DJ and bassist instead of their singer.
Brandon Boyd
's vocals hit every range from quiet whispers to funk-styled rants to hard rock screams. He also adds percussion with a bongo on a few songs (and in concert its a strange sight for such a heavy band).
Boyd
's demeanor in concert and record is laid back and free flowing. There's no anger surrounding his lyrics or his singing.
"New Skin"
adds a lot of funk to modern heavy metal while
"Summer Romance (Anti-Gravity Love Song)"
is a spacy dance ballad. The numerous styles on the album don't always blend perfectly, but they create a solid sound that defines the band.
also manages to make their songs upbeat and danceable as well as tunes to headbang to. An admirable feat in a genre that tends to reward decibel levels instead of quality. ~ David Thomas