1. Megalomaniac - 5/5 - The first single, with a music video that for once proved a point unlike most of today's videos (which MTV unsurprisingly banned). Heavy feel to it, I love the guitar and the chorus.

2. A Crow Left of the Murder - 5/5 - Excellent song. Has a new air to it, more like Make Yourself. Listen to it a few times to get the lyrics in your head.

3. Agoraphobia - 4.5/5 - Again, nice guitar. The song draws you in every time you hear it; don't listen to it while you're driving or you might forget what you're doing ;)

4. Talk Show On Mute - 4.5/5 - Beautiful lyrics, much softer feel than the previous songs. It'll take a listen or 2 before you like it.

5. Beware! Criminal - 4/5 - It's a good song, Brandon has fun with singing the words in different ways on this track. The lyrics get stuck in my head for a while, which gets annoying :(

6. Sick Sad Little World - 5/5 - The guitar solo (about 2-3 minutes long) is a KILLER. I love it a lot. Not great if you listen for lyrics only like mainstream music today.

7. Pistola - 4.5/5 - The whole song is a big metaphor. This one can get old, but when you hear it it's amazing. The turntables at the start are fun to listen to.

8. Southern Girl - 5/5 - Beautiful track. Listen to when you're in a mellow mood to have the most fun with this.

9. Priceless - 5/5 - Awesome song with a jazz theme to it. I love the guitar to death and this is definitely one of the best songs on the CD.

10. Zee Deveel - 6/5 - Best track on here. So much like old (heavier) Incubus with great lyrics. This song never gets old either, which I love about it.

11. Made For TV Movie - 4.5/5 - Mellower track, but not as slow as Southern Girl. Has awesome lyrics as well.

12. Smile Lines - 4.5/5 - A fun song to listen to, but it can get old. Brandon has fun on variations of singing the words yet again on this track.

13. Here In My Room - 4/5 - Too slow for me, but has an excellent use of the piano. Props to Incubus for doing a song like this.

14. Leech - 5/5 - Awesome song with lyrics you can listen to over and over for weeks and not get sick of. The guitar solo reminds me of Led Zeppelin for some reason.

Overall, this CD is a must-have for any Incubus fan. No matter if you're a fan of Morning View or S.C.I.E.N.C.E., you will love this CD and the live performances on the 2nd disc.


incubus return   February 13, 2004
Bodom J (Bethpage, TN United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Yes, i am a metalhead. if it's metal, i love it an dlisten to it. but even I like lots of non metal bands and incubus is one of my favorites. so if a hardcore metal head can like this then i'm sure people who like rock music will LOVE this. now onto the main review:

Although it's obvious that incubus isn't half the band they used to be, i still think they are a good rock band who continues to pump out rock solid cds. and this one is no different. First of all, i'm almost 21 years old, for the re re who said most incubus fans are under 18. whatever man. i've been a incubus fan for a long time and have gotten used to the fact that every cd sounds different and this one is crazy sounding. it's not heavy like science and it's not "sounds of the beach and nature" that morning view was. and this cd is better than morning view,imo. i liked morning view but it was too quiet mainstream radio soudning. first of all, other than track one, i can't hear most of these songs on the radio. These songs have sound everywhere in the them and most of them are not catchy. it's clear that incubus are making music for themselves. if your a incubus fan who knows how weird this band truly is and how capable they are of stretching themselves, then you will LOVE this cd. takes a few listens for it to soak in and you will love it.

You can hear the bass very very well in this cd, very cool soudning bass, he is underrated. their guitar player has gotten very good at playing stuff other than heavy metal riffs that were found on their SCIENCE album. He's not a musical genious by far but i like his style and he keeps it interesting.

my only complaint with the cd is that it's too long! 14 songs? come on man. as with most cd with a lot of songs, 3 or 4 of them could have been taken off but most are solid.

here are my favorites from this cd: Megalomaniac, Southern Girl, Priceless, Zee Deveel, Made for TV Movie, Beware! Criminal, and leech.

incubus rule.


Amazing   February 4, 2004
Andrea (Savannah, GA United States)
11 out of 15 found this review helpful

I must say that I was a little worried that this cd would not live up to expectations. Morning View was incredible. However, everything on this cd surpasses that one. The one gripe I had about Morning View was that it seemed they tried to "clone" a couple of their earlier hits. For example, "11am" and "Mexico" resembled their big hit "Drive" from Make Yourself. Also, "Echo" seemed to be an echo of another song: "Stellar." I am thrilled to say that I don't find any of this going on with A Crow Left of the Murder. This cd completely stands on it's own and doesn't try to copy the success they've had before. Here's a breakdown:

Megalomaniac- An explosive start to an explosive album. This is a good song to just rock out to.

A Crow Left of the Murder- I love Mike's guitar intro's. They never sound the same, and they are always so inventive and fun. This is one of those with his great guitar riffs. It's a very unique sounding song, but so full of energy.

Agoraphobia- This is a mellower song than the first two. This is perfect "chill" music, but with a very catchy melody. Don't be surprised if this one gets stuck in your head for a while.

Talk Show on Mute- This is also a mellow song, as well. Just like Agoraphobia, it's also very catchy. Those two songs do not sound alike, though. It's also worth noting the fun effects that DJ Kilmore uses in this song.

Beware! Criminal- This is a standard rock song...Incubus style. Which just makes it very fun. There's a little bit of it that reminds me of Jet, another good yet less creative band.

Sick, Sad Little World- Another great intro by Mike. This song is strangely addictive, and Brandon's vocal range is really good here. Another good rock tune.

Pistola- This is just all-out high octane rock. It's good, but the re-listening factor for it isn't as high as some of the others, possibly b/c it's just an exhausting song that can get old. I still like it, though.

Southern Girl- What a great rock ballad. It's just such a sweet song but it's got a very mellow and bittersweet tone. Probably one of my favorites on the cd. Awesome song.

Priceless- This is my least favorite on the cd. It's not a bad song by any means. There's just a sort of lack of melody. But that's the mood of the song. It's a very loud, fast paced song that has more of a yelling chorus than an actual melody. But it's got some GREAT guitar.

Zee Deveel- This is a very playful song that is just plain fun. It's got a great beat and a great pre-chorus, but mainly it's just fun to listen to.

Made For TV Movie- This is a mellow song that has a pinch of grunge to it. When listening to it, I was reminded of the mellower songs of Nirvana or early Bush. This ones got a pretty catchy chorus.

Smile Lines- A great rock tune. Very catchy verses, with some great lyrics. Who could ask for more?

Here in My Room- Wow. This is an awesome song. It's got a great main piano lead that's just chilling...I get goosebumps just thinking about it. This is by far the mellowest song on the cd, but I mean that in the best way possible. It sounds like they might have gotten a little bit of influence from Radiohead or someone like that b/c this song is so beautifully moody. DJ Kilmore's ambient effects add so much to the song it's ridiculous. This is a great song. The cd would be worth buying just for this song. Also, Brandon's singing style changes a bit for this song, and it sounds much more mature. I love everything about this song. It's incredible.

Leech- After "Here in My Room," if the cd had ended, it might leave some people depressed. To remedy that, they give us "Leech." A very high energy with some very fun guitar and bass riffs. I mean, when the chorus blares "The ride's over. Did you enjoy yourself?", could you honestly think of a better ending to this great disc?

Overall, A Crow Left of the Murder continues to show that Incubus just gets better and better with age. They never do albums that sound the same, and this one is no exception. I would definitely say that this one rocks out a little harder than Morning View, and I mean that in a good way. The only thing missing from this cd is an acoustic guitar song, but I kind of admire them for not doing one since they did them on their past two albums and they became big hits. They're not trying to repeat anything. This is Incubus re-invented...again. But you can still tell it is Incubus through and through. They are one of the few original and creative acts out there, and they just keep getting better. If you like Incubus, buy this cd. If you like rock, buy this cd. If you are just curious about Incubus and don't know their music, buy this cd. It's a great cd that displays just how talented these guys are.