Incubus new album! Brandon Boyd Solo!
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Brandon Boyd releases solo album and
INCUBUS heads back to the studio
With a career that's spanned almost two decades, six albums, a handful of EP's and DVD's and a Greatest Hits album which has chronicled it all under his belt as lead singer of the multi-platinum selling band Incubus, Brandon Boyd and Epic Records are pleased to announce the July 6th release of Brandon's first solo album entitled, The Wild Trapeze. Fans can purchase a limited edition CD that ships with a personal letter and T-shirt featuring hand drawn artwork by Brandon at www.thewildtrapeze.com. The album is also exclusively available digitally on the iTunes Store.
To read the full bio written by Brandon Boyd himself
CLICK HERE.
"This group of songs was born of a very different process than the many my band and I have been employing for our almost two decades at work now. The Wild Trapeze began as pot induced meanderings on my dusty acoustic guitar while Incubus was off of the road, and has slowly been morphing into things that I originally could never have imagined," says Brandon Boyd. "So much of my identity, both personally and creatively has been attached to and related to Incubus. For better or worse! And I do believe that every person in every corner of the world asks themselves at some point on their ride, 'Who am I...today?' The Wild Trapeze is an exercise in self reliance."
In keeping with Brandon's vision to make this album his very own and what Brandon calls "Music for Music's Sake", he controlled the making of The Wild Trapeze. Brandon penned every track off the album and performed practically every instrument heard. He designed the album's artwork and co-directed the video for track, "Runaway Train" (available at music.AOL.com today) with esteemed photographer Brantley Gutierrez. When it came to producing the album, Brandon could think of no one better suited for the task than renowned producer, Dave Fridmann (MGMT, The Flaming Lips) and set forth to record the album in Upstate NY over the past few months.
Up next for Brandon Boyd, another Incubus studio album. The quintet that is Incubus (vocalist Brandon Boyd, guitarist Mike Einziger, bassist Ben Kenney, DJ Chris Kilmore and drummer Jose Pasillas) will head back into the studio later this summer to begin writing and recording a new studio album, tentatively scheduled for a 2011 release.
INCUBUS heads back to the studio
With a career that's spanned almost two decades, six albums, a handful of EP's and DVD's and a Greatest Hits album which has chronicled it all under his belt as lead singer of the multi-platinum selling band Incubus, Brandon Boyd and Epic Records are pleased to announce the July 6th release of Brandon's first solo album entitled, The Wild Trapeze. Fans can purchase a limited edition CD that ships with a personal letter and T-shirt featuring hand drawn artwork by Brandon at www.thewildtrapeze.com. The album is also exclusively available digitally on the iTunes Store.
To read the full bio written by Brandon Boyd himself
CLICK HERE.
"This group of songs was born of a very different process than the many my band and I have been employing for our almost two decades at work now. The Wild Trapeze began as pot induced meanderings on my dusty acoustic guitar while Incubus was off of the road, and has slowly been morphing into things that I originally could never have imagined," says Brandon Boyd. "So much of my identity, both personally and creatively has been attached to and related to Incubus. For better or worse! And I do believe that every person in every corner of the world asks themselves at some point on their ride, 'Who am I...today?' The Wild Trapeze is an exercise in self reliance."
In keeping with Brandon's vision to make this album his very own and what Brandon calls "Music for Music's Sake", he controlled the making of The Wild Trapeze. Brandon penned every track off the album and performed practically every instrument heard. He designed the album's artwork and co-directed the video for track, "Runaway Train" (available at music.AOL.com today) with esteemed photographer Brantley Gutierrez. When it came to producing the album, Brandon could think of no one better suited for the task than renowned producer, Dave Fridmann (MGMT, The Flaming Lips) and set forth to record the album in Upstate NY over the past few months.
Up next for Brandon Boyd, another Incubus studio album. The quintet that is Incubus (vocalist Brandon Boyd, guitarist Mike Einziger, bassist Ben Kenney, DJ Chris Kilmore and drummer Jose Pasillas) will head back into the studio later this summer to begin writing and recording a new studio album, tentatively scheduled for a 2011 release.
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I just pre-ordered his solo record. Listening to it right now. Very different from Incubus, but very cool. I dig it. I'm guessing since Inc will be in the studio again soon, that means no solo tour?Gimli 1993
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Picking this up today. Is the record out in stores or only online/itunes??PJ - 36
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nope. physical product as well. just not sure if all stores or select or just his website.Champagne Breakfast wrote:Picking this up today. Is the record out in stores or only online/itunes??Gimli 1993
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Yea, I couldnt find it in stores but did order it online. Cool thing is when you order it you immediately get the downloads. Not a bad record. Very much fits into "solo" record category. Courage and Control is a great song.PJ - 36
EV - 5
(**Letterman'02, Irving Plaza, Storytellers, Beacon, ACL, Spectrum 3&4, Bridge School '10**)
"Constant recoil,..sometimes life don't leave you alone."
Let's connect on twitter - @Jeffgorra0 -
really? I just ordered it and I didn't get a download! maybe it's different up here in Ca-na-duh.Champagne Breakfast wrote:Yea, I couldnt find it in stores but did order it online. Cool thing is when you order it you immediately get the downloads. Not a bad record. Very much fits into "solo" record category. Courage and Control is a great song.Gimli 1993
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I was all set to buy it on iTunes, and the recording quality sounded terrible. Those of you that have bought it, is it as bad sounding as it seems?
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hmmmm maybe. i bought the cheapest option on thewildtrapeze.com. the disc gets mailed to you but the songs immediately downloaded upon purchaseBilly Pumpkin wrote:really? I just ordered it and I didn't get a download! maybe it's different up here in Ca-na-duh.Champagne Breakfast wrote:Yea, I couldnt find it in stores but did order it online. Cool thing is when you order it you immediately get the downloads. Not a bad record. Very much fits into "solo" record category. Courage and Control is a great song.PJ - 36
EV - 5
(**Letterman'02, Irving Plaza, Storytellers, Beacon, ACL, Spectrum 3&4, Bridge School '10**)
"Constant recoil,..sometimes life don't leave you alone."
Let's connect on twitter - @Jeffgorra0 -
I hear what your saying. I wouldnt say its a terrible quality but its a little different. from what i have read the album was recorded upstate NY in small studio and brandon played most of the instruments. basically i think they were trying to capture a rustic "solo" sound so it doesn't sound like incubus at all. overall sounds like a live recording of a bonfire setting.thebrig wrote:I was all set to buy it on iTunes, and the recording quality sounded terrible. Those of you that have bought it, is it as bad sounding as it seems?
to answer your question directly......no the quality is not that bad at all.PJ - 36
EV - 5
(**Letterman'02, Irving Plaza, Storytellers, Beacon, ACL, Spectrum 3&4, Bridge School '10**)
"Constant recoil,..sometimes life don't leave you alone."
Let's connect on twitter - @Jeffgorra0 -
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my fav incubus song of alllllll timeunknown wrote:PJ - 36
EV - 5
(**Letterman'02, Irving Plaza, Storytellers, Beacon, ACL, Spectrum 3&4, Bridge School '10**)
"Constant recoil,..sometimes life don't leave you alone."
Let's connect on twitter - @Jeffgorra0 -
Yeah that song is sooooo good, and relaxing. Love the solo too. great lyrics0
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