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Stand by Your Van

Sublime · 1998

49 min · 16 tracks · ska punk · reggae rock

A vibrant mix of reggae, punk, and ska that captures the carefree essence of Southern California.

Stand by Your Van is an album by Sublime, released in 1998. A vibrant mix of reggae, punk, and ska that captures the carefree essence of Southern California. The album stands out for its raw energy and authenticity, capturing Sublime's live sound that resonated with fans. It peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart, illustrating the band's lasting impact on the ska punk genre even after Nowell's death. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stand by Your Van sound like?

A vibrant mix of reggae, punk, and ska that captures the carefree essence of Southern California. Rooted in ska punk and reggae rock.

What makes Stand by Your Van by Sublime notable?

The album stands out for its raw energy and authenticity, capturing Sublime's live sound that resonated with fans. It peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart, illustrating the band's lasting impact on the ska punk genre even after Nowell's death. Released on June 23, 1998, 'Stand by Your Van' is a live album by Sublime, recorded during their rise to prominence following their self-titled album in 1996. This release came shortly after the tragic passing of lead singer Bradley Nowell, marking a poignant moment as fans sought to celebrate and remember his legacy through this collection of live performances.

How many songs are on Stand by Your Van?

Stand by Your Van has 16 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·49:17

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

  • 1 Don’t Push 2:59
  • 2 Right Back 2:41
  • 3 New Thrash 1:03
  • 4 Let’s Go Get Stoned 4:48
  • 5 Greatest Hits 2:56
  • 6 Date Rape Standout 3:48
  • 7 S.T.P. 2:45
  • 8 Badfish Standout 3:02
  • 9 D.J.s 4:12
  • 10 Work That We Do 3:24
  • 11 Poolshark 2:16
  • 12 Ebin 3:27
  • 13 All You Need 2:43
  • 14 Waiting for My Ruca 2:19
  • 15 Caress Me Down Standout 4:21
  • 16 KRS-One 2:25

Release Date

June 23, 1998

Genre

reggae rock, ska punk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

49 min 17 sec