Fungus Amongus

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Incubus

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The first thing I liked about this CD, right off the bat, is that the record company didn't remaster any of the recordings. You have to turn up the dial a couple extra notches just to hear it properly. It's almost as if we are actually listening to Incubus playing in their basement, which is what makes this interesting. One thing you have to keep in mind is when this CD was made, Incubus were about my age (16) and were just starting out, and if you ask me, this is pretty damn good for a band THAT young.

The influences are very obvious on here--Primus, Faith No More and early Red Hot Chili Peppers (Mostly displayed on "Speak Free"). For fans of S.C.I.E.N.C.E., you will find yourself listening to "Take Me To Your Leader" the most, as I do. "Shaft" is another "stellar" song, and is one of Incubus' most energetic works out there. "Psychopsilocybin" is another standout, and yes, another song with that signature energetic vibe that Incubus possess, which most of the songs on here seem to have.

You must listen to this for what it is--a very very early recording of a young band. The problem with most of these reviewers is they are all stuck on "Make Yourself" and fail to realize that this is not a new recording, therefore cannot be expected to be as good as their newer stuff. If you like bands like Mr. Bungle or early (hed)p.e., you should really consider adding this gem to your collection.

If you have this don't buy Enjoy Incubus,vise-versa.Now I'm a rather big Incubus fan and have noticed the band getting better as the years go in.So Fungas Amongus being their 1rst release not the best one better than Enjoy Inubus but S.C.I.E.N.C.E. or Make Yourself no.Most the tracks are basicly the same thing(although abit catchy) theirs little varity or substance to this 10 track c.d. Songs like Your Gonna be a Hot Dancer and Shaft while ok don't differ much.But understanding all bands start somewhere it's a very good Freshman release nothing like Frog Stomp was to Silverchair, or Naveed was to Our Lady Peace but good none the less. I advise for hardcore Incubus fans only.