since age 14, i've been one of the biggest fans of incubus that you could ever find on this planet. seriously, their music had a huge impact on me and literally changed the way i listen to artists and songs. so you can imagine my surprise and immense delight to find out that brandon boyd (lead singer, for those who don't know) came out with a solo album. on a random day i am browsing the itunes store and this baby comes up. yes. buy. i didn't even have to preview.
one of the things that makes incubus so dynamic is their ability to perform both fast and slow songs. for me, their ballads always got me the most. i was slightly disappointed with their most recent album as it lacked some of the familiar ballad sounds that they usually put forth, but i knew if brandon was by himself, he'd make up for that. and boy did he. his new album is full of the same meaningful lyrics and musicality that an incubus album does, but with a very personal and heartfelt touch.
the song i immediately clung to is titled "courage and control". it brings back the ballad. take a listen and let it sink in.
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