this album is both coherent and full of variety. I can't say enough good things about this album. Ah, it reminds me of that odd 18-21 year time frame, old enough to smoke but too young to drink. Incubus, to me, especially on this and Make Yourself have that adjustment angst too.
This album is amazing. That these guys went from Chili Pepper-esque punks to creating such a layered and develop disc is really inspiring. I love bands that don't rest on their laurels and keep creating or at least striving to create something new and better and more then had. That they go from getting right in your face with "Nice to Know You," "Circles," and "Just a Phase" to the smooth funkiness of "Are You In" and then the trippy "Aqueous Transmission" without any of it sound contrived just speak to their creativity and vast pool of influences. "Wish You Were Here" is a favorite, just a an excellent and near perfect rock song. The band really found themselves on this record and that "self" will not be pigeon-holed. They are eclectic without falling into the trap of being jacks of all trades, but masters of none. They are still developing and expanding their repertoire and refuse to settle on a single sound or style. This does and will keep them interesting for years to come.
A very good album, though the three hits (especially Warning) are probably the highlights. The rest of the tracks are all solid and diverse. Are You In is a bit of a funky rocker, and Aqueous Transmission is a very cool experimental piece with heavy Japanese influences. Also has straight forward rockers and more complemplative, moody tracks. Worth checking out the whole album.
