Okay, they could have picked a more original title for their upcoming eighth studio album than 8, but boy, am I glad Incubus is back!

Undefeated is an accessible rock song. Too ‘poppy’ for some of their fans, I read on the internet. I think that’s strange, because Incubus has had mainstream recognition, successful singles and commercial triumphs before. Drive has been streamed almost 100 million times and tracks like Wish You Were Here and Are You In? have been enjoyed by many as well. So let’s please stop looking down upon commercial success, will we? Don’t envy your heroes!

That said, Undefeated is the fourth promotional track to be released ahead of the new album 8, after Glitterbomb, Nimble Bastard and State Of The Art (the second being the official single). Undefeated certainly is the most radio friendly of the four.

Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.