Incubus - S.C.I.E.N.C.E. CD

Digitally remastered by Stephen Marcussen (2001, Marcussen Mastering). Personnel: Cornelius (vocals, didjeridu, djembe); Jawa (guitar); Badmammajamma (drums); DJ Lyfe (turntables). Audio Mixer: Terry Date. Audio Remasterer: Stephen Marcussen. Recording information: 4th Street Recording, Santa Monica, CA. Photographer: Chris McCann . 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. Incubus' 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 "