Enjoy Incubus

Released in early 1997, 'Enjoy Incubus' served as the band's major label introduction on Epic/Immortal. While technically an EP, it functions as a re-introduction to the material from their independent debut 'Fungus Amongus', featuring re-recorded versions of fan favorites alongside new material like 'Version'. This release is historically significant for being the first to feature Gavin Koppell (DJ Lyfe), whose contributions added a hip-hop and experimental layer that would become a hallmark of the band's sound. The production is notably rawer and more bass-forward than their subsequent breakthrough 'S.C.I.E.N.C.E.', leaning heavily into the funk-metal and alternative metal trends of the mid-90s. Critics often point to this era as the band's most technically aggressive period, highlighting the interplay between the rhythm section and the burgeoning electronic elements. It stands as a vital document of the '90s crossover' sound before the band pivoted toward more melodic, atmospheric alternative rock.