The Incubus Album Named By A Collective Noun

The phrase A Crow Left of the Murder is a clever play on words. It refers to the collective noun for crows, which is a murder, suggesting that one crow is positioned to the left of the entire group.

Lead singer Brandon Boyd chose this title to reflect the band's shift in direction and individual perspective. It captures the sense of standing apart from the rest of the flock during a time of transition for the group. This era also marked the band's first record with bassist Ben Kenney after long-time member Dirk Lance left. The album remains a fascinating study of creative evolution through wordplay.