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Reissue. In 2003, after successfully renegotiating their contract with Epic, Incubus struggled further in parting ways with bassist Dirk Lance. When a proven lineup has a successful chemistry, there is always the danger of tampering with that magic when a personnel change occurs. Luckily, Incubus dodged that bullet and struck gold with four-stringer Ben Kenney (Roots Blackalicious).The requisite elements that Incubus fans have come to expect are firmly in place on A CROW LEFT OF THE MURDER, with the up-tempo bombast of Megalomaniac and Beware? Criminal, the softer dynamics of Southern Girl, and radio-friendly Talk Shows On Mute. What may come as a surprise are the jazzy, proggy moments. In that light, some nods to Rush crop up, as with the chorus of the title track, Agoraphobia and the extended instrumental section of Pistola. Guitarist Mike Einziger offers up plenty of quirky, interesting guitar work, especially in Sick, Sad Little World and Priceless. CROW stands as an evolved statement of intent for Incubus, and a promise that the sky s the limit for this bird of flight.