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The Best of Sublime

Sublime · 2002

30 min · 10 tracks · ska punk · reggae rock

A vibrant blend of reggae rock, ska punk, and raw lyrical honesty captures the spirit of 90s Southern California.

The Best of Sublime is an album by Sublime, released in 2002. A vibrant blend of reggae rock, ska punk, and raw lyrical honesty captures the spirit of 90s Southern California. This album encapsulates Sublime's legacy, achieving Gold certification from the RIAA and reaching number 23 on the Billboard 200. Its tracks continue to resonate within the punk and reggae scenes, influencing countless artists and remaining staples in college radio playlists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Best of Sublime sound like?

A vibrant blend of reggae rock, ska punk, and raw lyrical honesty captures the spirit of 90s Southern California. Rooted in ska punk and reggae rock.

What makes The Best of Sublime by Sublime notable?

This album encapsulates Sublime's legacy, achieving Gold certification from the RIAA and reaching number 23 on the Billboard 200. Its tracks continue to resonate within the punk and reggae scenes, influencing countless artists and remaining staples in college radio playlists. Released in 2002, 'The Best of Sublime' serves as both a retrospective and a tribute to the band following the untimely death of lead vocalist Bradley Nowell in 1996. This compilation highlights their influential sound that merged genres and resonated with fans, solidifying their status in alternative music history.

How many songs are on The Best of Sublime?

The Best of Sublime has 10 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·30:59

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

  • 1 Date Rape 3:40
  • 2 Smoke Two Joints 2:57
  • 3 Badfish 3:08
  • 4 Greatest-Hits 2:55
  • 5 Saw Red 1:59
  • 6 What I Got Standout 2:52
  • 7 Santeria Standout 3:04
  • 8 Wrong Way 2:17
  • 9 Doin’ Time Standout 4:13
  • 10 April 29, 1992 (Miami) 3:54

Release Date

October 29, 2002

Genre

reggae rock, ska punk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

30 min 59 sec