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Track Listings
| 1. Garden Grove |
| 2. What I Got |
| 3. Wrong Way |
| 4. Same In The End |
| 5. April 29, 1992 |
| 6. Santeria |
| 7. Seed |
| 8. Jailhouse |
| 9. Pawn Shop |
| 10. Paddle Out |
| 11. The Ballad Of Johnny Butt |
| 12. Burritos |
| 13. Under My Voodoo |
| 14. Get Ready |
| 15. Caress Me Down |
| 16. What I Got |
| 17. Doin' Time |
Product Description
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For all his tattoos and bulked-up frat-boy persona, singer Bradley Nowell had real soul, which made his fatal heroin overdose even more tragic. There's more to this Long Beach, California, trio's debut, released shortly after Nowell's death in 1996, than white suburban punks imitating Jamaican ska music. The band come up with great songs, notably the catchy MTV hit "What I Got"; spooky dub-reggae undertones, produced by the Butthole Surfers' Paul Leary, to go with the snappy horns; and surprisingly progressive lyrics that attack sexism and other social ills, especially on "Wrong Way". Like the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Fishbone, obvious forebears, Sublime become slightly tiresome after 17 songs, but the band is great in short doses. --Steve Knopper
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Alex
Format:Audio CD
The thing about Sublime was that they did what they wanted. They didn;t follow a trend, or make whatever music was popular at the time, they did what they wanted-which leaves you a mixture of ska,reggae,punk rock,samples and hip-hop, and believe me, it's good.'Sublime' opens with the slow ska-reggae 'Garden Grove', the acoustic, sing along 'What I Got', and the simple ska of 'Wrong Way'. I was totaly blown away, but Sublime certainly hadn't finished. The next 3 songs are also well written, performed and structured. 'Same in the End' is a fast song with fast ska versus and a totally awesome heavy punk chorus, 'April 29 1992' is a mellowed out hip-hop stroke ska tune, but its the the amazing 'Santeria' that is pick of the bunch-another ska tune, very emotional, and has a couple of wonderful guitar playing from Brad. The rest of the album contiues superbly, and songs that fit into the same category are kept apart, leaving you never knowing whats happening next. More punk-rock comes from 'Seed', while 'Jailhouse' and 'Pawn Shop' are simple ska tunes, but effective. 'Get Ready' is another highlight, and the effectious lines on the chorus are simply irresistable-'im in the mood, get ready-im in the moo-ood, yeah come on now' (Im singing it now!).Sublime are a great band, and if your just getting into them, this is a good starting point. I started with this album 3 years ago, and now have every Sublime album and the 3 DVD's-so keep your wallet full! Sublime were a great band, and keep the legacy going into the 21st century!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have listened to this album so many times and still each track sounds so fresh. This is the sort of music you can have playing at a party and everyone sings along and gets into the groove. So sad that it is the last one they got to record before the tragic overdose of Brad.
Best tracks would have to be 'same in the end', 'santeria' and 'doin time'.
Best tracks would have to be 'same in the end', 'santeria' and 'doin time'.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Lorj
Format:Audio CD
One question:
Why aren't this amazing band world-renowned?
Santeria, Same In The End, Burritos, What I Got and Doin' Time are all classics. So why aren't Sublime up there with Bob Marley and his ilk? If only more people could hear Sublime.
This CD is the most incredible mix of ska, reggae, punk and hip-hop that I have ever heard. Brad's voice and talent truly shine through on this CD, although the earlier release 40 Oz. To Freedom is just as good, if not better. I suggest that any fans of ska, reggae or even punk snap this CD up as this band are the greatest band in the world. Bar none. R.I.P Brad Nowell
Why aren't this amazing band world-renowned?
Santeria, Same In The End, Burritos, What I Got and Doin' Time are all classics. So why aren't Sublime up there with Bob Marley and his ilk? If only more people could hear Sublime.
This CD is the most incredible mix of ska, reggae, punk and hip-hop that I have ever heard. Brad's voice and talent truly shine through on this CD, although the earlier release 40 Oz. To Freedom is just as good, if not better. I suggest that any fans of ska, reggae or even punk snap this CD up as this band are the greatest band in the world. Bar none. R.I.P Brad Nowell
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A bit disappointed.
I used to like this band loads around 5 years ago, now I find it a bit boring to listen too.
I felt that it was of a particular era and not necessarily one I place much... Read more
I felt that it was of a particular era and not necessarily one I place much... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Dan M. Littlewood
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sublame
"GI Joe kung-fu grip?" Eddie Murphy used that line back in 1980 when referring to 1970's boy toys. Sublime lyrics have been done before, yawn. Read more
Published on 20 July 2007 by jason kosher
4.0 out of 5 stars
A criminally underrated album
I bumped into this album accidentally. I was looking for a decent ska album to get into, a coupla years back on Amazon, and came across this. Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2006 by Interval
5.0 out of 5 stars
SubLiMe KnOwn
Sublime is an extremely influental band. Theyre unique genre of music created youthful excitment satisfying every individuals taste. Read more
Published on 18 May 2005 by Marisa
5.0 out of 5 stars
virgin-convert=1 week!
I bough this album after hearing just one song, and I am very impressed. Intelligent and amusing lyrics coupled to ska,punk,reggae and hip hop sounds makes this a great album to... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2002 by "gseeney"
5.0 out of 5 stars
classic sublime
this album has a compilation of some of sublimes best songs,mixing the laid-back chill out feel with songs such as what i got and jail house with the punk beats of songs like same... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
Soulful reggae-ska-punk
This is Sublime at their best. This album is filled with so much soul in the form of wonderfully played rhythms and great lyrics. How can you top songs like 'What I Got? Read more
Published on 15 April 2002 by Mike Stuart
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sublime, sublime. Its all good
Many people will tell you this is sublimes best album, i beg to differ. The infectious cocktail of various musical genres makes for an excellent listen, however the album lacks the... Read more
Published on 12 April 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
This certainly is Sublime
This is a great album and made want to go and get some more of there stuff. Its's one of those albums you put on when going to work on a Monday morning to help you look on the... Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
Go get it, there are parts that appeal to so many people
Although some 'hardcore' sublime fans describe this as not there best, i have to disagree, despite havin all of there albums. Read more
Published on 25 July 2001
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