<P> Vocalist Brandon Boyd stated that the band "needed quick access to the beach because we're kinda spoiled brats sometimes . We need that outlet . At least I do . It's nice to write music all day and be like,' I'm going to take a break, see you guys in two hours ."' </P> <P> Out of the 30 songs the band sketched out for the album, 13 ended up on the final release . </P> <P> Former bassist Alex Katunich (aka "Dirk Lance") stated that the album's title comes from "the name of the street the house was on where we recorded the album ." Boyd notes that "every time we'd pull into the street we had the view of the ocean and Pacific Coast Highway . I got a big creative boner every time I'd show up to the house . Every time we'd pull up, DJ Kilmore would be like,' Ah, Morning View . It's time to rock!"' </P> <P> Morning View features a variety of styles: ambience, aggression, and groove . It has an overall softer sound than previous albums, especially apparent on songs like "Echo" and "Are You In?"; however, Incubus's heavier side is still evident on tracks like "Have You Ever" and "Under My Umbrella ." Regarding the album's sound, guitarist Mike Einziger notes that it: </P>

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