As Incubus themselves note about Epic's 2000 rerelease of 1996's Fungus Amongus: "The recording's are basically a snapshot of our band, circa 1993-1995. As even the most discriminating ear

Fungus Amongus

As Incubus themselves note about Epic's 2000 rerelease of 1996's Fungus Amongus: "The recording's are basically a snapshot of our band, circa 1993-1995. As even the most discriminating ear could deduce, [we were] still struggling to find our feet." It's a caveat not really necessary for Incubus fans, of which there are now many, thanks to their diverse, unique, and thoughtful brand of funky, sometimes-acoustic rock, exemplified on 1999's impressive Make Yourself. This early effort, written and recorded when band members were in their teens, smacks heavily of Primus and Faith No More fanaticism, influences which, on later discs, are blended into an evolving signature sound. Songs such as "Speak Free," "Trouble in 421," and the aggressive, linear "The Answer" are decent, but not as heavy, well-written, or thoughtful as the material on Make Yourself. Ultimately, Fungus Amongus is a lightweight, casual, fun, and funky morsel for hardcore fans. --Katherine Turman
Country USA
Manufacturer Sony
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber EK 61497
ReleaseDate 2000-11-07
UnitCount 1
Format Original recording reissued
UPCs 074646149720
EANs 0074646149720

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Sony
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	EK 61497
ReleaseDate	2000-11-07
UnitCount	1
Format	Original recording reissued
UPCs	074646149720
EANs	0074646149720

Fungus Amongus