Incubus: Look Alive is a dedicated summation of the state of Incubus; the alt-metal band born in the San Fernando Valley. Generally well-regarded by music critics who have noted the group’s evolution since its formation in 1991; Incubus emphasizes tracks from their most recent album; Light Grenades; on Look Alive; a concert disc shot during a world tour. While the seemingly low-key band takes to the road in some fairly exotic places; it demonstrates during live performances of the jangly "Quicksand;" the hard-rocking "Megalomaniac;" and dramatic "Anna Molly" that vocalist Brandon Boyd; guitarist Mike Einziger; bassist Dirk Lance; and drummer Jose Pasillas are close to mastering their ever-developing penchant for radical tonal shifts within songs. Melodically drifting while rhythmically sputtering and exploding; Incubus’ most up-to-date work; perhaps especially played in concert; proves the group is exploring uncharted territory of its own. A novel element on this disc is travel footage from the band’s tour; including images from Israel; Dubai; London; and peculiarly beautiful; surreal shots of Iceland. --Tom Keogh