40oz. to Freedom
Sublime · 1992
73 min · 24 tracks · ska punk · reggae rock
A vibrant mix of ska, punk, and reggae that captures the carefree essence of youth and rebellion.
40oz. to Freedom is an album by Sublime, released in 1992. A vibrant mix of ska, punk, and reggae that captures the carefree essence of youth and rebellion. '40oz. to Freedom' achieved cult status over the years, influencing countless artists in the reggae rock and ska punk genres. The album's track 'Date Rape' garnered significant attention for its controversial subject matter, while the overall critical reception helped ignite interest in the band leading to their posthumous commercial success after lead singer Bradley Nowell's death in 1996. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 40oz. to Freedom sound like?
A vibrant mix of ska, punk, and reggae that captures the carefree essence of youth and rebellion. Rooted in ska punk and reggae rock.
What makes 40oz. to Freedom by Sublime notable?
'40oz. to Freedom' achieved cult status over the years, influencing countless artists in the reggae rock and ska punk genres. The album's track 'Date Rape' garnered significant attention for its controversial subject matter, while the overall critical reception helped ignite interest in the band leading to their posthumous commercial success after lead singer Bradley Nowell's death in 1996. Released in 1992, '40oz. to Freedom' marked Sublime's debut album during a time when they were still establishing their sound and audience. The album laid the groundwork for their subsequent rise, showcasing their unique blend of genres that would later define them as key figures in the ska-punk movement, particularly with songs that resonated deeply within Southern California's music scene.
How many songs are on 40oz. to Freedom?
40oz. to Freedom has 24 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Waiting for My Ruca 2:21
- 2 40 oz. to Freedom Standout 3:02
- 3 Smoke Two Joints 2:53
- 4 We’re Only Gonna Die for Our Arrogance 3:06
- 5 Don’t Push 4:19
- 6 5446 That’s My Number / Ball and Chain 5:17
- 7 Badfish Standout 3:04
- 8 Lets Go Get Stoned 3:32
- 9 New Thrash 1:25
- 10 Scarlet Begonias 3:35
- 11 Live at E’s 3:08
- 12 D.J.s 3:18
- 13 Chica Me Tipo 2:16
- 14 Right Back 2:49
- 15 What Happened 3:26
- 16 New Song 3:15
- 17 Ebin 3:32
- 18 Date Rape Standout 3:37
- 19 Hope 1:43
- 20 KRS-One 2:23
- 21 Rivers of Babylon 2:29
- 22 Garden Grove 2:12
- 23 Untitled (dub) 2:50
- 24 Ebin (original) 4:08
Release Date
January 1, 1992
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
73 min 52 sec
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