Kiss My Ass, In Flames 666

God, that In Flames guy below me does not have a diverse taste for music like I do. He believes that metal rules all. We can listen to whatever we want to, so f**k off, loser.



This album is a ska punk classic. "Date Rape" is a f**ked up song, but I like it nonetheless. "Smoke Two Joints" is pretty f**ked up as well, but some good songs here are "40 oz. To Freedom" and "Badfish". This is a classic. I have no idea why In Flames 666 doesn't have an open mind.

The Best 21 oz of songs ever!

This CD is COOOOOOOOOL!!! no cooler than cool its by far the "COOLEST"!! This is Sublime's first real album, to make heads role. This is the first album where they actual had played on radios. Evan know this was there first album they made ten before that, before this CD Sublime was known as the garge band that every knew but didn't like. The groove of Bradley Nowells guitar is amazing he plays ska, reggae, hard-punk, country, jazz right before your eyes. Eric Wilson or known as "Thundergod", picks, beats and twidles the bass completly turning around the sound of Sublime, making it better!

With drummer Bud Gaugh who doesn't just make a beat on the drums but transforms it into something better. Sublime is acompined by many other intruments such as organ, steel drums, piano, saxaphone, trombone, trumpet and tons of cool kinky sounds from the scratches. I would recomend this as a first CD for a first time Sublime fan. The lyircs in Cd written mainly by Bradley they'l make you laugh, and feel, feel good and happy. From talking about drugs, peace, love, hang-overs and the thanks to on track 21. I listen about 6 songs from this album a-day. The best songs I would say on this album would be ummm well all of them man! YOU MUST BUY THIS ALBUM FROM AMAZON RIGHT NOW!!! ITS THE BEST!!

The Greatest Blend of Punk, Ska, and Reggae Hands Down

Like many bands between 1988-1996, or around that period, Sublime formed with something of an alternative stance like Green Day and Nirvana, though not to that extent. Sublime, like No Doubt, blended influences from Ska while maintaining a connecton to Punk. Like groups before them, such as the Clash and the Police, Sublime was heavily influenced by reggae, although to a greater extent than ever before for a punk band and it shows through on the group's debut, "40 Oz. to Freedom".



Each song is a classic, from the punchy ska-drenched songs like "Date Rape" to the nearly solid punk anthems like "New Thrash". What may shine through most, however, is Sublime's strong connection to reggae. The group even covers a number of reggae songs here, such as Bob Marley's "Smoke Two Joints," an excerpt of Marley's "Ride Natty Ride" in the song "D.Js". Also included is an acoustic cover of the Melodians' reggae classic "Rivers of Babylon" and the Toots & the Maytals super hit, "5446 Was My Number" in a medley with Sublime's own "Ball and Chain".



The greatest example of connection to reggae, however, may be their original numbers displaying the group's, particularly lead singer/guitarist Brad Nowell's passion for the Jamaican music in songs like "Badfish," "Live at E's," the title track "40 Oz. to Freedom," and my personal favorite, "Don't Push," where Nowell even sings about Bob Marley; a true testament to the influence of reggae on Nowell. On a few songs, there are even elements of Hip-hop.



Every song is a hit. This album shows why Sublime rose to the legendary status that they during their four short years, from 1992-1996, as a professional band until Brad Nowell's tragic death of a heroin overdoese. Any reggae, rock, punk, ska, or even rap and hip-hop fan will be blown away by Sublime's legendary work here, as all the diverse styles draw people together, and with the music here, it's easy to see why their infectious punk-reggae/ska music had such an effect. With "40 Oz. to Freedom," disappointment is not an option.