If Not Now, When? - Incubus
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48 out of 100

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5.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: The California band releases its sixth full-length studio album of soulful alternative rock.
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Metal, Funk Metal
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. Rock Sound
    Jul 11, 2011
    80
    Overall, If Not Now, When? is the sound of Incubus coming of age. It's not particularly experimental nor is it completely straightforward but it is concise and a risk that's paid off.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Jul 8, 2011
    60
    As a temporary deviation from Incubus's core sound, If Not Now, When? is satisfactory.
  3. Consequence of Sound
    Jul 8, 2011
    60
    To say this album is a complete miss would be unfair. In reality, it's a great band reaching for a completely different horizon, all with hints of their previous selves.
  4. No Ripcord
    Jul 8, 2011
    30
    After half a decade away, If Not Now, When? really does feel like a misstep. Hopefully a little creative control can be wrestled away from Boyd in the future, otherwise a much under-rated band really could be lost forever.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 6 out of 21
  1. JohnTibbitts
    10
    I absolutely love Incubus for their integrity, ambition, talent, musical quality, and, most of all, for their album-to-album evolution. This is their best album to date, in my opinion. It's a lot more laid back than their previous releases - they've definitely taken the minimalist approach to their music on this album - but there's more going on on this album compositionally than any of their other albums. If you put this album on with a good pair of headphones, you will hear every ounce of beauty and passion infused in these songs. I personally love the tracks "Promises, Promises", "Isadore", "In The Company Of Wolves", and "Adolescents" the most. This album really is a perfect soundtrack to the summer. I recommend going outside on a beautiful, slightly cloudy day, laying on your back in the grass, putting your headphones on, and playing the album from front to back while watching the clouds go by. If you're a true fan of all of Incubus' previous albums and you don't own "If Not Now, When?" yet, you need to go out and buy it right now. You will not be disappointed.… Expand
  2. axelkoch
    8
    What's your problem? This album is way better than anything Incubus has done before! Relaxing alternative rock style with great guitar riffs and gorgeous lyrics - I really like it! They're way better in this style and also if not every song is such a big track, the result is really good. Just because it's something different than we expected, doesn't mean it's bad, okay? Perhaps I would even list it as one of the 10 best albums in 2011.… Expand
  3. mlathb
    6
    Well, I would have to place, Make Yourself, Morning View & A Crow Left of the Murder above this album. But, I do think "If not now, when" is better than "Light Grenades". It's a different sounding album then most of the Incubus catalog, but after a few listens it grows on u. I would say a solid 6… Expand
  4. GrooveSandwich
    1
    groovesandwich.typepad.com In a previous post, I discussed the importance of a music education. I stated that it will make oneâ

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