Robbin' the Hood

Sublime · 1994

60 min · 22 tracks · ska punk · reggae rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of reggae, punk, and hip-hop influences that embodies 90s Southern California culture.

Spotify Apple Music YouTube Music

Robbin' the Hood is an album by Sublime, released in 1994. A kaleidoscopic blend of reggae, punk, and hip-hop influences that embodies 90s Southern California culture. 'Robbin' the Hood' is significant for its role in defining the ska punk and reggae rock genres during the 1990s. Although it didn't achieve immediate commercial success, it has since been recognized for its influence on subsequent artists and its critical reception, which highlighted its unique sound and lyrical depth. The album's cult following grew significantly after lead singer Bradley Nowell's passing later that same year. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robbin' the Hood sound like?

A kaleidoscopic blend of reggae, punk, and hip-hop influences that embodies 90s Southern California culture. Rooted in ska punk and reggae rock.

What makes Robbin' the Hood by Sublime notable?

'Robbin' the Hood' is significant for its role in defining the ska punk and reggae rock genres during the 1990s. Although it didn't achieve immediate commercial success, it has since been recognized for its influence on subsequent artists and its critical reception, which highlighted its unique sound and lyrical depth. The album's cult following grew significantly after lead singer Bradley Nowell's passing later that same year. Released in January 1994, 'Robbin' the Hood' was Sublime's second studio album, following their self-titled debut. At this point, the band was gaining traction in the underground scene, blending eclectic genres and establishing their unique sound before skyrocketing to mainstream success later that year with 'What I Got.' This album reflects their artistic growth as they experimented with new sounds and lyrical themes.

How many songs are on Robbin' the Hood?

Robbin' the Hood has 22 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Tracklist

22 tracks·60:51

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Waiting for Bud 1:02
2 Steady B Loop Dub 1:23
3 Raleigh Soliloquy, Part I 1:46
4 Pool Shark (original) Standout 0:57
5 Steppin’ Razor 2:24
6 Greatest-Hits 2:53
7 Free Loop Dub 3:08
8 Q-Ball 0:43
9 Saw Red Standout 1:57
10 Work That We Do 2:34
11 Lincoln Highway Dub 2:21
12 Pool Shark (acoustic) 1:25
13 Cisco Kid 4:38
14 Raleigh Soliloquy, Part II 3:39
15 STP 2:57
16 Boss D.J. Standout 2:51
17 I Don’t Care Too Much for Reggae Dub 5:20
18 Falling Idols 2:37
19 All You Need 2:45
20 Freeway Time in LA County Jail 3:17
21 Mary 1:34
22 Raleigh Soliloquy, Part III / [silence] / Don’t Push (version) / [unknown dub] 8:29