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The popularity of ska bands like No Doubt and Goldfinger paved the way for what seemed to be inevitable success for Sublime. But lead singer Brad Nowell died of a heroin overdose in May 1996, two months before this major-label debut was released. SUBLIME reveals a talented act whose songs were a brilliant mix of punk, reggae, hip-hop and dub. Sublime's ability to jump genres is showcased within a few bars of "What I Got." Amidst whistling, scratching and a rhythm copped from the Beatles' "Lady Madonna," Nowell's vocals glide from spoken-word to a toasting vibe. Pop culture also provided a handy source, particularly in "Caress Me Down," where porn star Ron Jeremy and G.I. Joe are mentioned amid reggae rhythms and Spanish lyrics.
Although many of these songs have a fun, carefree aura, Sublime's darker side occasionally surfaces. The black humor of "April 29, 1992 (Miami)," which boasts of looting during the L.A. riots, gives way to the eerie foreshadowing of "Garden Grove," where in the middle of quirky samples and heavy reverb, Nowell casually sings of shooting up.
Recorded at Pedernales Studios, Briarcliff, Texas and Total Access Studios, Redondo Beach, California.
Sublime: Bradley Nowell (vocals, guitar, Hammond B-3 organ, synthesizer); Eric Wilson (acoustic & electric basses, synthesizer); Bud (drums).
Producers: Paul Leary, David Kahne, Brad Nowell, Miguel.
Personnel: Brad Nowell (vocals, guitar); Field Marshall (acoustic guitar, percussion, programming, turntables); Paul Leary (electric guitar, slide guitar); Todd Foreman (saxophone); Jon Blondell (trombone); David Kahne (piano, organ); Bud Gaugh (drums); Dave Aron (programming).
Audio Mixers: David Kahne; Eddie Ashworth; Paul Leary.
Recording information: Pedernales Studios, Briarcliff, TX; Total Access Studios, Redondo Beach, CA.
Photographers: John Dunne; Zach Fishsmell; Josh Coffman; Basil.
Unknown Contributor Role: Miguel.
Additional personnel: Miguel (acoustic guitar, sound effects); Paul Leary (slide & electric guitars); Todd Foreman (saxophone); Jon Blondell (trombone); David Kahne (piano, organ); Field Marshall (percussion, programming, DJ); Dave Aron (programming).Rolling Stone (5/13/99, p.63) - Included in Rolling Stone's "Essential Recordings of the 90's." Rolling Stone (12/26/96, p.186) - "...bright, wired bounce and the shell-game shuffle of funk beats, snappy Jamaican rhythms and mosh-pit, shout-it-out choruses in Nowell's writing--that's the stuff of a band with great promise and the confidence to make good on it..." Spin (9/99, p.144) - Ranked #48 in Spin Magazine's "90 Greatest Albums of the '90s." Spin (1/97, p.58) - Ranked #8 on Spin's list of the "20 Best Albums of '96." Spin (12/96, p.147) - "...the consistency of SUBLIME...and the home demo `Robbin' The Hood'--is a singer/songwriter's triumph. Yet what makes Sublime such a gift to bland ol' modern rock is Nowell's irreducible personality, lunging after excesses he could see through but never resist..." Entertainment Weekly (8/16/96, p.62) - "The recent overdose death of...Brad Nowell makes this both the first and last major-label release from SoCal fusion punks Sublime. It's a respectable testament--an unusual blend of ska rhythms, dub, and hardcore guitar rock, tinged with the occasional eerie hip-hop sample..." - Rating: B Village Voice (2/25/97) - Ranked #34 in the Village Voice's 1996 Pazz & Jop Critics' Poll. RIP (10/96, p.70) - 3 (out of 5) - "...A trippy, funky, fun mix of punk, ska, rap, reggae and any number of other influences....SUBLIME is a mainly lackadaisical, relaxed, summertime-feel kind of disc..." Kerrang (Magazine) (p.68) - "Slick and assured....All popular punk should be this original and intelligent."
Already a classic, never gets old. One of those CD's that never gets old. Submitted by mcpcoop (Canyon Lake, CA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
*SUBLIME* 1. You don't have to be high to like ths CD - next to 40 oz. to freedom this is my favorite CD and i've NEVER gottn high
2. This CD is amazing there music has so many different genres to it (reggae,rock ,hip hop)that it makes it intresting and some of there most amzing music is on here like Santeria , and Garden Grove - if you want i great CD i really suggest buying this one. Submitted by Lauren (Middle of Nowhere, OR ,USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Why is this not in the top 100 or better? This album is one of my favorites of all time. No matter how much you listen to it it never gets old and in fact only gets better with time. This should totally be in the top 100 on this website. Submitted by Don (Bundaberg, Australia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
haterz to the people hating on the music....
&& how is your band doing? Submitted by loveme805 (NOWERESVILLE) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
long live sublime this is a great CD i suggest it to anybody ( and you dont have to be high to like it - you only need a brain) all there music is great.
RIP Brad Nowell Submitted by Haley (Long Beach , CA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Already a classic, never gets old.
*SUBLIME*
Why is this not in the top 100 or better?
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