This left Incubus the only band that was easily identifiable as this mysterious genre, funk metal. But it was more funk than metal, and this appealed to many rock listeners, because where Red Hot Chili Peppers dabbed a bit more with traditional rock with some funk tendencies, Incubus put everything on the table with more funk than metal. Fungus Amongus was heavy, funk-inspired rock. And while Fungus Amongus has some pretty bad audio quality and a lot of the songs were boring with over-used basslines and funk techniques, Incubus showed originality and quite simply they were nothing like most people had ever heard.

Keep in mind, Brandon Boyd and his band are roughly around the age of 17 and 18 when they developed this 'underground sensation'. Yes, Fungus Amongus was not a huge hit, but they became an underground sensation with this album. What exactly is funk metal? Before Incubus' Fungus Amongus was released, there was no real funk metal band that was well known.

Review Summary: A more refined, yet still raw and enjoyable reprise of their debut album with some excellent new songs thrown in the mix.

Enjoy incubus band