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For all his tattoos and bulked-up frat-boy persona, singer Bradley Nowell had real soul, which made his fatal heroin overdose even more tragic. There's more to this Long Beach, California, trio's debut, released shortly after Nowell's death in 1996, than white suburban punks imitating Jamaican ska music. The band comes up with great songs, notably the catchy MTV hit "What I Got"; spooky dub-reggae undertones, produced by the Butthole Surfers' Paul Leary, to go with the snappy horns; and surprisingly progressive lyrics that attack sexism and other social ills, especially on "Wrong Way." Like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Fishbone, obvious forebears, Sublime become slightly tiresome after 17 songs, but the band is great in short doses. --Steve Knopper ... Read more

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ONE OF THE GREATEST CDs OF ALL TIME
If you haven't heard Sublime before, I suggest buying this CD. It's full of ska, reggae, punk, rap, and hip-hop. All of the songs are great, energetic, and they all sound different. This is how I would rate each song:
(1)Garden Grove:A++
(2)What I Got:A+
(3)Wrong Way:A+
(4)Same In The End:A+
(5)April 26, 1992:A+
(6)Santeria:A+
(7)Seed:A+
(8)Jailhouse:A
(9)Pawn Shop:A
(10)Paddle Out:A
(11)Balled Of Johny Butt:A
(12)Burritos:A
(13)Under My Voodoo:A
(14)Get Ready:A
(15)Caress Me Down:A+
(16)What I Got(reprise):A
(17)Doin' Time:A+

This is the last CD that Sublime made before Brad passed away, and it's one of their best. It's to bad he went away at the height of their success, but he new some day he would "lose the war".-Pool Shark

R.I.P. Brad Nowell

RADIO HIITS, WHO CARES, STILL A GREAT CD!!
I don't get why some people will give a cd a lower rating cause it gets radio play. You shouldn't like or dis-like a cd cause some of its songs on the radio. Anyway i'm a huge Sublime and own all there cd's (execpt stand by your van) I think this cd doesn't get enough credit just because excellent songs like what i got, wrong way, santeria and doin time are played on the radio. It also holds some other gems like Garden Grove, April 29, 1992 (Miami) which has a great story line, Same in the end, Burritos, Get Ready and Caress Me Down. The best song has to be what i got (reprise) when you listen to it just makes u feel good. In my oppion this is Sublimes second best album behind 40 oz to freedom, but it is still great.......... mad love out to lou dog and RIP BRAD..........PEACE!!!!!!!!

Bradley Nowell sounds even better now that he's Dead.
"Sublime" is one of my favorite albums of all time and it is by far the best Sublime record. Listening to "Sublime" is like the equivelant to watching an episode of Cops. There are songs about prostitutes, pawn shops, weed, race riots, and guns. All good fun!
Some highlights are:
"Garden Grove"- I like when Bradley goes through the list of reasons why his soul is unsound.
"Same in the End"- Totally rocks.
"Seed"- Totally rocks too.
"Burritos"- Should have been another single.

You'll love this
No matter what type of music you listen to,you WILL like this.Trust me.This is one of the only CD's I can listen to over and over and not get tired of.Some of the best tracks would have to be "What I got","Seed","Santeria",and "Wrong Way" are the best tracks on the cd.There's a serious point in all the songs,but the it's so inresting and catchy,you don't even notice.You'll love it so just buy it.

no band can compare
Sublime is just one of those bands that can't be compared to or imitated by anyone. Brad had a great gift with not only lyrics but amazing vocals. This CD especially shows sublime had true musical talent and wasn't imitating anyone like most rock bands are today. Every song on here is good and each song shows how many different kinds of music sublime could combine into one CD, rock/rap/punk/reggae/ska. This cd and 40 oz to freedom are by far the best 2 sublime cd's out there. RIP brad and your music lives on. ... Read more

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This band's aging nicely....
Ten years after their debut, surprisingly, No Doubt is still around. Who would have thought? Their original sound was so...early 1990's....I would have figured that they would have died out with the grunge era. Boy, was I mistaken! Gwen and company have learned the secret to success: keep your sound fresh while still containing some of the original elements of your music. What No Doubt has done in the past decade is shown how a band can age gracefully, changing their sound as they go, and having a good time doing it. There are some instant classics on this compilation, namely "Don't Speak". But, don't overlook "I'm Just A Girl", "Spiderwebs", or "Ex-Girlfriend" either. All of these songs are great. Of course, the new hit "It's My Life" makes me think back to the early 80s new wave craze...and who knows...maybe No Doubt is the harbinger of a resurgence in that genre of music! In any case, this CD is a wonderful addition to your collection. Get for your living room...get it for the car...get it for everwhere!

A Good No Doubt "Starter Kit"
No Doubt wisely didn't name this CD "Greatest Hits", because only about 6 of the 15 songs on here were bonafide hits. They also were smart not to call it "Best Of No Doubt", because few of the songs on here are really the best No Doubt has to offer. Most of their finest material can be found on their albums, especially Return of Saturn and Tragic Kingdom. Nevertheless, this album is exactly what it claims to be: a collection of all the singles No Doubt has officially released between 1992 and 2003. The standouts range from the recent: the new single, a quality rock-driven cover of Talk Talk's "It's My Life", and Rock Steady's "Hella Good"; to the obvious: their biggest hits, "Don't Speak", "Just A Girl", and "Spiderwebs" from their most popular album, Tragic Kingdom; to the underrated: "Ex-Girlfriend", "New", and "Simple Kind of Life" from the woefully overlooked Return of Saturn.

Chances are if you are buying this, you are either a No Doubt fanatic who buys everything they release (such as myself), or you are a casual fan, who knows a few of their radio songs and want them on one disc. To the hardcore fans: buy Boombox instead: you get this CD, a b-sides and rarities CD, all their videos on DVD, and Live In The Tragic Kingdom on DVD. All this for less than $50!
If you are a casual fan, don't let your No Doubt collection stop here: buy all 5 of their albums (1992's No Doubt, 1995's Beacon Street Collection, 1995's Tragic Kingom, 2000's Return of Saturn, and 2001's Rock Steady). You will not regret it. Listen to how this great band has evolved over the years--from the ska-driven band they were in in the late 80's and early 90's (as demonstrated on "Trapped In A Box", included here)to the innovative New Wave/Pop-Rock band they are today.

A great way to get into this excellent band.

No Doubt About It
As I was loading the songs of The Singles 1992-2003 onto my computer, I realized something - this was the first CD that I had ever given every song a five-star rating in iTunes. This isn't just a set of singles from over the last 12 years - it's also really, really good music.

Every song here has some of the smartest lyrics you will ever find in music, as well as the most memorable themes. Take "Don't Speak" - in an era when every singer asked their ex-lover what had gone wrong, Gwen Stefani pleaded, "Don't speak, don't tell me because it hurts." My favorite song on this CD (and favorite song, period) is the catchy, unforgettable "Just A Girl". "Trapped In A Box" is the weakest track in the way of singing, but its smart lyrics make up for it. "Simple Kind of Life" channels reflective sadness, while "Hella Good" and "Hey Baby" are party songs to the core. "New" can be only described by the word 'fresh'. "Ex-Girlfriend" is all of it a high-powered bass riff. "Excuse Me Mr." is an even more frantic plea for attention and respect.

If you can buy just one CD, make it this one. If you're not quite sure about investing in a No Doubt album, buy this collection. Listen, and not only will you want ND's other five CDs, you'll know why fans will buy The Singles just for its new track, the '80s remake "It's My Life". It's well worth every one of its 59 minutes and 37 seconds.

amazing album, stupid idiot review!
I was appalled to see one idiots review of this album giving Bathwater and new 0/10 and 4/10 to trapped in a box. I have to say that i think trapped in a box is an amazing song, its one of the most intellegent and unique songs out there. If you don't understand the song you shouldn't bash it in your idiotic review. ( I HAVE ALREADY WRITTEN A REVIEW THIS IS JUST BECAUSE IM ANGRY AT THIS IDIOT) :)

i loved this
No Doubt have such a varied compliation on this album its unbelieveable but brilliantly brilliant! From hard rock, to hip hop pop right through to a little rap, some regee and some show tune! One song I found mesmerising was Trapped in a Box, i felt something about it that was like the songs in rocky horror picture show. Such a unique song. I'm just a girl is a great song, I've always loved Gwens voice its very unique and unlike any other voices. My favourite song on the album is very difficult to say because I adored everything. And They haven't let us down with the most recent, It's my life which is one of my favourite songs of all time. All and all this was one hell of an album. Don't stop there No DOubt keep them coming.
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Quite Good
RBF comes back after three years or so of touring and releases a rock-solid, infectious, bitter, pissy, angry album.There are usually two or three pissed off songs on an RBF album, "We're Not Happy 'til You're Not Happy" has about eight.

'THE FIRE' 4/5- This song starts in a funky, half time beat and is moderately entertaining, then kicks into a full skank and is awesome.Chorus is especially fun.

'Drinkin'' 5/5- A companion of sorts to the song 'Beer' this song has a fun little riff at the beginning and equal amounts of rock and ska throughout.

'Don't Start A Band' 5/5- I wanted to give them all a hug after this song.It amazes me how RBF can take the most depressing lyrics and set them to the happiest music.

'A-W-E-S-O-M-E' 4/5- I laughed my ass off at the beginning of this song.The song itself is ok.The chorus is the best.

'We Hate it When Our Friends Become Successful' 5/5- A Morrissey cover that fits the band quite well lyrically, and I like RBF's version better

'Turn the Radio Off' 5/5- Very angry, very good.The bridge is the best part.

'Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution' 4/5- awesome reggae version of a Tracy Chapman song.It shouldn't have been the first single, but it kicks ass.

'The Bad Guy' 3/5- My least favorite song on the album.It is saved by the brass section in the bridge.

'Story of My Life' 5/5- RBF has made a Social Distortion song sound almost cute, and has gotten away with it quite well.

'The Joke's On Me' 4/5- Starts out kind of new-wavey, is quite sad throughout, and the "never were any good old days" part is downright depressing.

'One Hit Wonderful' 5/5- incredible 3/4 time examination of the success of 'sell out'.the mandolin in the bridge is fun. after the song finishes, you can hear a high school marching band playing an arrangement of 'sell out'.

'The Last Show' 5/5- Makes it sound like RBF is breaking up, but they're not.The lyrics could be seen as Aaron talking to Scott, but i don't know.

'Say Goodbye' 4/5- End of a relationship song.At least it says "feels so good to say goodbye".almost not sad.

'Your Guts (I Hate Em)'10/5- My Favorite song on the album.SO damn funny.

Well, I'm Happy
This cd is honestly, one of my most favorite CDs that I own. They kept the same RBF sound, but somewhat matured a little bit. This is by far better than Cheer Up (mainly because the songs on Cheer Up bring back bad memories), and is my favorite RBF album. With Turn the Radio off in second.

My favorite tracks on this cd are: "Don't start a band", "A-W-E-S-O-M-E", and "Last Show."

Buy this album if you love RBF and want a good CD!

A bit more poppy than the others, but still my RBF
Reel Big Fish seems to be getting more and more pop oriented (melody and tone) as time goes on.Not that this is a negative thing, per se, but it's a step in an unexpected direction.

The opening track starts with a song that reminds me very much of my first listen to "Cheer Up".The song progresses from a lone guitar into a big buildup into more distorted guitar, then the repeating choruses into the big ending.It seems most of the tracks follow this format, though there is some variation.Looking back at "Turn the Radio Off" and "Why Do They Rock So Hard?", I miss the chill groovy tracks that dominated those albums.Most of the songs have a "hit on every beat" feel during choruses.I'm not sure how to describe it, but it feels sort of punk.

They make fun of themselves a bit with "One Hit Wonderful" and throw in their signature hypocricy with "Don't Start a Band".Theme-wise, the album is fairly negative but only lyrically.RBF has a unique talent; they can make the most lyrically negative song into a happy-go-lucky "make me want to skank" smile-fest.Still, I miss the good old days of "Beer" and "Alternative Baby".Maybe they just need more horn melodies, less distorted lead guitar.

All in all, this is about the best I can hope from from this awesome band.I was not disappointed at all, and I can see the songs growing on me.Keep churning it out guys, I look forward to what's ahead.

It was time for this band to grow musically!
While still full of the tongue in cheek, often curt but undoubtedly negative lyrics RBF have become known for, this CD returns the band to its ska roots and mixes in some new production style.The end result is incredible.Every album this band records seems to reflect their state of mind in the industry at any given time.In particular Turn The Radio Off and Why Do They Rock So Hard?This album is no exception. Turn The Radio Off told the story of a small time band that wanted to make it so bad it hurt.Why Do They Rock So Hard dealt with the inevitable backlash from some fans when the band "sold out," though they did nothing of the sort.We're Not Happy Til You're Not Happy has its own theme too, but this is a VERY angry, bitter album.It deals with the competitive and backstabbing industry every signed band finds itself in.That state of the band where the music becomes it's own stress, when playing feels like a job. If you can't deal with that anger, however, I'm not so sure you ever really listened to the lyrics of other Reel Big Fish albums, much less been in a band of your own.One of the reasons I like RBF so much is I empathize with a great number of their songs,.. they capture the experience of being in a band so perfectly, particularly the negative aspects which hardly any other group seems to acknowledge (most bands just want to tell you how much they rock).This album is a welcome addition to my record collection.Easily the best CD I've bought so far this year.

RBF Is back Baby!!!
This CD is so good!I've loved Reel Big Fish since I was a littler kid than I am now.That's like ten years or something, and really, this CD is absolutely amazing.I don't know what all you people lambasting this CD are thinking.Obviously somebody ripped the fun out of your ear drums because you suck if you think CD is not a 5 star worthy purchase!

This CD is awesome."Drinkin" is easily one of the top RBF songs ever.So is "Don't Start A Band,""Say Goodbye," "Your Guts (I Hate 'em)" and, well, basically every song on this CD.This is classic rocking awesome funny rad Reel Big Fish and everyone should buy this CD.It's so much better than Cheer Up, which was still a 5 star CD.So maybe, this is really like a 6 or 7 star CD (on a five star scale) because this CD is just so freakin' sweet.Basically this CD rocks harder than when unicorn's have their horns stuck in the rock that was holding excalibur until King Arthur pulled excalibur out.That's how hard this CD rocks!!!

This CD will not stop rocking until King Arthur comes back and rides that unicorn straight into Heaven to the tunes of "Your Guts (I hate 'em)" which will be playing when everyone who dissed this momentous CD is tossed into firey brimstone for their lack of faith, which I find disturbing. ... Read more

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No Doubt's 1995 release, Tragic Kingdom, brought Southern California's ska scene to a national stage while elevating the band to star status. An irresistible mix of reggae, punk, and power pop, Tragic Kingdom scored several hits, among them "Spiderwebs," "Just a Girl," and "Don't Speak." Singer Gwen Stefani's looks made the group MTV shoo-ins, but her soaring voice is the real star, as evidenced by such songs as "Happy Now?"--a classic you'll-regret-you-dumped-me anthem that recalls Blondie--and the bouncy "Sunday Morning." Despite recurring themes of pain and regret, Tragic Kingdom manages to somehow feel sunny throughout. --Courtney Kemp ... Read more

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At the top of the Kingdom!!!
This is a killer CD from No Doubt- topping Return of Saturn, in my opinion- and I've yet to listen to all of Rock Steady, so, currently, this is my favorite No Doubt CD.
The songs on here are pure ska, funk, reggae, pop, dance mixes that are outstandingly No Doubt. When speaking of No Doubt, I would give someone the CD and then say, "Here. Listen. Learn."
The guys are excellent musicians, and Gwen is a truly talented singer. The guys admire her looks, we girls admire her voice. It's a win-win situation with her.
Some of the best tracks on the album include "Just a Girl" which is oustandingly Female. It's quite the song- as is "Spiderwebs", a really good tune to listen to. However, the best song (in my opinion) has to be "Don't Speak", a tragic breakup story. You can see the lyricist agonizing over what to pen next...up late at night with their head in their hands, thinking over and over again: "Don't Speak/I know what you're thinking......don't tell me cuz it hurts....."
All in all, a truly great effort from No Doubt- really really good!

The album that put No Doubt on the map
Released all the way back in 1995, this album went on to sell over 20 million copies worldwide (over 15 million in the US alone). This CD includes the hits Just a Girl, Spiderwebs, Don't Speak, Excuse Me Mr., and Sunday Morning.

The album opens with 1. Spiderwebs (5/5) This song is pretty much instantly catchy, and if your a person who likes to bang your head around, the chorus is perfect for that. 2. Excuse Me Mr. (4/5) This song is a pretty hardcore, in-your-face kinda song. It's probably the worst of their single releases from this album, but it's still really good. 3. Just a Girl (5/5) Now this is THE song that put No Doubt on the map. It's a girl anthem, but unlike alot of them, it isn't a man hating one! It opens with that famous, catchy guitar riff, and the song just goes from there. 4. Happy Now (4/5) I think it's pretty obvious that this song is about Gwen and Tony's break-up, but, it's not a bad song. It's pretty catchy to. 5. Different People (3/5). Another catchy song, about people being, well... different... It seems like a bit of a filler, but it's still an okay song. 6. Hey You (4/5) Lol, the chorus is kinda weird ("Your just like my Ken and Barbie doll"), but weird in a good way. The song is catchy, and I love the way they use the Sitar. 7. The Climb (4/5) Definitely the longest song on the album, topping the 6 minute mark. The only thing that keeps this song from reaching 5 stars, is the fact it seems to drag. Other than that, it's a great song.

8. Sixteen (5/5) One of my favorite songs not to be released from this album. It's really catchy, and has a great chorus. Great song. 9. Sunday Morning (5/5) I think this is one of No Doubt's most underrated songs. The big long drum roll at the beginning is great. Everything about this song is great. And, it's so damn catchy. 10. Don't Speak (5/5) My favorite song off of this album, and maybe my favorite No Doubt song ever. I mean, who hasn't heard this song. It's one of the most beautiful break-up ballads of all time. This song shot straight to #1, and became No Doubt's biggest single ever. Gwen sounds so heartbroken in this song, it gives me chills. Believe me, if you listen to this song when your sad, you might just cry. 11. You Can Do It (3/5) Another song that seems like a filler, and is probably the worst song off of the album. It's not a terrible song mind you, and is pretty catchy. 12. World Go 'Round (5/5) This is my other favorite song not to be released off of this album. Everything sounds great on this song, and it's so catchy. 14. End It on This (4/5) This is pretty good song. Another song that is most likely about Gwen and Tony's break-up. It seems to drag a bit at the end though. And finally, 15. Tragic Kingdom (4/5) I think this song is the perfect way to end the album. It's a good song, but it can be kind of confusing. It drags a bit at the end to.

All in all, this album is great. I recommend if you're looking to become a fan of No Doubt's music, you start with this album. But, if you only like a few of their songs, I'd recommend buying The Singles 1992-2003.

Not So Tragic
Before No Doubt released Tragic Kingdom they weren't well known. They actually just released this so they could get their songs out, then they would go on with their lives. Luckily their first single "Just A Girl" hit well and they didn't have to do that. Tragic Kingdom in my eyes is No Doubt's best work, filled with all good songs. I don't there are many cd's where I happen to enjoy all hits, but this is definitely one of them.

The cd starts of with "Spider Webs" which is an ingenious song. One of my favorite songs in No Doubt history is "Excuse Me Mr." which is just an awesome song. Next is "Just A Girl" which was their first single and possibly the "star" of the cd. Another one of my favorite songs from no doubt is "Different People" which is just so awesome. Then later comes their other hit from the cd, "Don't Speak" which is still getting radio play today. "You Can Do it" is also a fun song, though it kinda sounds like something the Spice Girls would sing. Then comes my favorite song on the whole cd..."Tragic Kingdom". It's so fun, heavy, deep, imaginative, and basically has a nice flow.

The whole cd is just loads of fun and I would suggest it to anyone who has only heard their new stuff.

I LOVE THEM! NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE NO DOUBT AND THE CRANBERRIES!
GWEN RULES!
I NEVER REALLY LIKED THIS KIND OF MUSIC UNTIL THEM!
THEY ARE DOPE!!!!!!!
5 STAR STUFF~! *****

This Is Pretty Good, But Tracks At the End Drag It Down
I like this album, even thoguh it's really old (almost 10 years)

1. Spiderwebs- Really good way to start the album, really energetic. 9/10
2. Excuse Me Mr. Not as good as previous song, but still pretty good. 8/10
3. Just A Girl- First single, and I can understand why! It's so good! 10/10
4. Happy Now- Not too good, but stil ok! 7/10
5. Different People- Favorite song! It's not even as fast as the others, it's jsut really good. 10/10
6.Hey You- Um, this song is very interesting. 8/10
7. The Climb- I think this was too long but it's stilkl a decent song. 6/10
8.Sixteen-The guitar is so cool! 10/10
9.Sunday Morning- It starts out really weird but it's still a great song! 8/10
10.Don't Speak- The verses are good, the chorus is awful. 5/10
11.You Can Do It- This song is ridiculous, sorry No Doubt. 3/10
12.World Go Round-This album's second half is proving to be bad. 3/10
13.End It On This- Way better then the 3 songs before. 7/10
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Best ska album ever, and one of the best punk albums ever
I know punk. I'm not a clueless poser who listens to Blink and Good Charolette and all that other crap. I'm into true punk, like Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Dead Kennedys, and Black Flag. I considor Operation Ivy to be punk, and "Energy" is one of the last true punk albums.

1. Knowledge - 10/10
2. Sound System - 10/10
3. Jaded - 10/10
4. Take Warning - 9/10
5. The Crowd - 10/10
6. Bombshell - 9/10
7. Unity - 10/10
8. Vulnerability - 10/10
9. Bankshot - 10/10
10. One of These Days - 8/10
11. Gonna Find You - 10/10
12. Bad Town - 8/10
13. Smiling - 10/10
14. Caution - 10/10
15. Freeze Up - 10/10
16. Artificial Life - 10/10
17. Room Without a Window - 10/10
18. Big City - 8/10
19. Missionary - 10/10
20. Junkie's Runnin' Dry - 10/10
21. Here We Go Again - 10/10
22. Hoboken - 8/10

23. Yellin' in My Ear - 10/10
24. Sleep Long - 10/10
25. Healthy Body - 8/10
26. Officer - 10/10
27. I Got No - 10/10

As you can see there are really no bad songs on this album. As much as I like Rancid, I have to admit Operation Ivy is better and certainly less poppier. There are several albums that every punk rocker needs to own. This is one of them.

Possibly the finest ska/punk out there.
1. Knowledge 5/5
2. Sound System 5/5
3. Jaded 5/5
4. Take Warning 5/5
5. The Crowd 5/5
6. Bombshell 5/5
7. Unity 5/5
8. Vulnerability 5/5
9. Bankshot 5/5
10. One of These Days 5/5
11. Gonna Find You 5/5
12. Bad Town 5/5
13. Smiling 5/5
14. Caution 5/5
15. Freeze Up 5/5
16. Artificial Life 5/5
17. Room Without a Window 5/5
18. Big City 5/5
19. Missionary 5/5
20. Junkie's Runnin' Dry 5/5
21. Here We Go Again 5/5
22. Hoboken 5/5
23. Yellin' in My Ear 5/5
24. Sleep Long 5/5
25. Healthy Body 5/5
26. Officer 5/5
27. I Got No 5/5
You see a perfect CD. Better than Rancid (if that's possible) I just love this CD. The recording quality is okay, could be better, but that's the only draw back. Other than that, there's nothing wrong, so why are you still reading this. If not my review, then previous should have convinced you that this album rocks! Get it now!

Real music, not overproduced crap
This is a great album from one of the greatest and most influential bands of all time. It is bursting with energy and is filled with catchy riffs and politically charged lyrics. This album is real music. You can tell the band had a true passion for the music they played. It is not overproduced, but instead has energy and life that is rarely found in today's lifeless music. This cd is one of the best cds you could ever buy. Every song on the cd is good and you can listen through several times through without ever getting tired of it. Buy this cd now.

3/4 Punk. 1/4 Ska. 100% GREAT.
Operation Ivy takes a lot of heat for spawning Rancid (a pale imitation of The Clash) and a huge crapfest of awful bands who played pop-punk with horns. However, the "ska" label was somewhat overstated for this band, especially since only one or two songs on Energy actually feature horns (Bad Town is the only one I can recall). And these guys were miles ahead of their imitators in every conceivable way.

What Op Ivy really did back in 1988-89 was combine punk, ska, and reggae (with a little hardcore edge thrown in), and record the whole mess nice and lo-fi--original and totally excellent stuff. Blink-182 and Sum41 fans will cringe at the DIY-level sound quality and Jesse Michaels' untrained voice, but I wouldn't trade Energy for any of their Pro Tools-smothered junk. THIS is punk. Overproduction need not apply.

With 27 tracks, each averaging about 2 minutes, Energy has the punk energy down pat. Tim Armstrong ("Lint") lays down great speedy hyper-ska guitar lines all over the place, and Matt McCall is probably one of the few punk bassists who isn't totally incompetent (am I hearing some slap bass?). The album is chock full of melodies, catchy choruses, surprisingly sophisticated lyrics (especially considering that these guys were merely teenagers at the time), and plenty of groove. At least half of these songs are worthy of becoming standards--the opener Knowledge (Green Day covered it early on, but the original is superior), Sound System, Take Warning (my favorite), The Crowd, Bad Town, Freeze Up..I could go on and on.

Forget the "ska-punk" label--ultimately this is excellent non-hyphenated punk rock, and it should be in your collection.

awesome punk album
It's somewhat misleading to call this "ska", as only one song features horns... This is some excellent punk rock with reggae influences. It you're a fan of the Clash or Rancid (which this band eventually became) this is worth checking out. ... Read more

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Just as Green Day aped the Ramones, their contemporaries in this Southern California punk quartet aspired to be the Clash. But also like Green Day, Rancid's fresh approach and excellent songs (including the ska-punk MTV hit "Time Bomb" and the anthemic "Roots Radicals") rose far above tribute-band level. And poet Jim Carroll (The Basketball Diaries) adds spoken-word stream-of-consciousness to the dour "Junkyman." While 19 songs makes this 1995 CD drag on a bit too long, Wolves is evidence of punk rock's relevance a full two decades after the Sex Pistols. --Steve Knopper ... Read more

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A VERY , VERY GOOD PUNK ALBUM
Until the first 12 songs , this one was headed for a full 5 stars. But the last pieces somewhat lack the consistency of the first two thirds of the album .

Nevertheless , I will highly recommend this one , particularly for those interested in punk rock , and most particularly those interested in knowing what is punk rock NOW , twenty-some years after the Sex Pistols , Clash , Damned and Ramones first stormed into the musical scene , creating a musical and social earthquake of unimagined and gigantic proportions .

Rancid is , no doubt , a rightful heir to those bands , as a matter of fact their Clash influences show everywhere throughout the album , but this is not something to be ashamed of , on the contrary they pick where the Clash left and follow the same line , but they sound fresh , not just a replica .

Probably most people will only know "Time bomb" since MTV aired the video somewhat frequently a few years ago . A good song indeed , but a few others match this one : particularly "Olympia , WA" , "Junkie man" ,"The 11th. hour" , "Ruby Soho" and the hidden gem "Journey to the end of the East Bay" .

All in all , a good CD , highly recommendable . Rancid is a honest , down-to-earth band with their feet standing firmly in the punk rock foundations , but not limited to nostalgia .

This was my first Rancid experience . I plan to buy one or more CDÂ's from them , since I believe itÂ's well worth it .

Would've been 3 if it wasn't rancid
I give this CD 3.5 stars. I didn't know whether to put 3 or 4, but seeing as it was my beloved Rancid, I decided on 4. I love Rancid, and I love all of their albums, except this one, which I just LIKE. Don't get me wrong . . . I have played this album repeatedly since I got it, but there are a few songs I always skip (particularly the HORRIBLE Maxwell Murder, which doesn't even sound like Rancid), whereas with the other albums, there is not a single bad track. The album in general though, is good - quite fast paced, REAL punk, with some good ska thrown in too. As Wicked, The War's End, and Roots Radicals are probably the best tracks. I can also appreciate Ruby Soho, although it sounds a little bit more commercial (but not poppy) than the usual Rancid. So, you should buy Out Come The Wolves, but buy Rancid's other albums first.

i wont get sick of this for a long time
this is a good album for youger people just getting into rancid.
when i got this album i listened to it so many times and i didnt get sick of it like i normally would. It is melodic and has good choruses.there is some great bass playing also. best songs are junkie man back to olympia and journey to the end.

joe-bob
this cd is so awsome i almost crap my pants i think about listening to it!!!!!!1 when listen to it i feel more sex than before. i want rancid to make 4 or 5 more cds that sound just like it!!!!!11

good but as punk as they can be
rancid is a cool band but this album made them seem like there fading away but we can still listen 2 10 or 11 good songs on this album ... Read more

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Most posthumous albums are shrouded in a sense of morbid nostalgia and grim curiosity. In Sublime's case, there was also some cruel irony to contend with: the California nuevo-punk outfit's promising self-titled major-label debut and commercial breakout was released barely a month after frontman Brad Nowell's death from a heroin overdose--and their de facto demise. But such was the Long Beach band's longtime following that raiding the vaults, however sparse, was inevitable. Released 18 months after Nowell's death, Second Hand Smoke more than lived up to its title, cobbling together a collection of outtakes from their debut and padding them out with (sometimes multiple) remixes of old tracks like "Doin' Time," "April 29," and the Gwen Stefani duet, "Saw Red." There's a standout cover of Bob Marley's "Trenchtown Rock," but a lot of the rest feels like the incomplete discards and second (or third) choices they obviously were. --Jerry McCulley ... Read more

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Just as good as any other sublime cd if not better
This album is much better than robbin the hood, and i listen to this album more than 40 ounces or the self titled. Their live album is also pretty good. The first 4 tracks are great. I absolutely love the ubtown dub version of doin time (the first track). "Get Out" is really good. "Romeo" is awesome. New Realization is good. I never liked don't push that much and it's on 40 oz. Slow ride is alright. The version of chic on my tip on 40 ounces is better. Had a dat is good, trenchtown rock is very good. Badfish i can never get sick of. Saw red is excellent and so is superstar punani. Basically i like most of the songs. I would pay 40 bucks for just the first four songs. I only give it four stars because i don't like every song and everybody inflates this rating system like mad, most people are pretty dumb.

Experimental and AMAZING!!!
CD is much better than it's cut out to be. A little less professional than the others, but that what's unique about it. Get Stand by your Van, Sublime, and 40oz. first if you don't have them all ready, but you have to get this right after! At first I wasn't impressed, but I listened to it again and I can't put it down. Here's the skinny on the tracks while I'm listening to the songs:

Doin' Time (uptown dub): Cool trumpet! Nice semi-instrumental to start off the cd.

Get Out! (remix): ok, not great

Romeo: Awesome start, nice bass, kinda oldie. I like it!

New Realization: One of the worst songs on the album. Just skip it.

Don't Push: Tha BEST song on the alblum! GREAT remake, as good as the first you might say. I do!

Slow Ride: AMAZING SONG, good drums.

Chick on my Tip: Cool remake, very different from the original. Totally different songs except a little of the background.

Had a Dat: good bass, weird, but cool.

Trenchtown Rock: Great! Nice variation on Bob Marley. Why not? Brad has some great vocals.

Badfish: Classic! same as on 40 oz. Gotta luv it!

Drunk Drivin': Not much of a track, a bit lame, funny, only 16 seconds.

Saw Red: Nice upbeat, faster version than on 40 oz. Gwen is great with Brad

Garbage Grove: Bad one compared to one on self-titled Sublime.

April 29th 1992 (Leary): more upbeat, not so sure about this one.

Superstar Punani: AWESOME!!! pretty cool, good second part after break in the middle of song!

Legal Dub: pretty cool. It's got something to it. Futuristic!Nice bass and drums!

What's Really Goin' Wrong: Another great song!

Doin' Time (eerie splendor remix): ok

Thanx Dub: Fanriffic! Instrumental, awesome ending to CD!

RIP Bradley Nowell

Kicked some Shizziat
This is my favorite of sublime's and i think that its very well composed..too bad there wont be anymore delicious bradley anround...good one, i urge you to buy it

Get this one fourth
When I saw some of the recent rave reviews of this disc on Amazon.com, I finally picked it up, but was pretty disappointed after the big buildup. Few tracks stand out, and the disc is definitely not in the same league as Sublime or 40 Oz...

But of Sublime's 3 posthumous albums, I do think this one is the best. There are some pleasant remixes here for Doin Time, Saw Red (w/ Gwen Stefani), and a couple others. Half of the "new" songs actually date back to the 80s and it is weird to hear what sounds like an 80s version of Sublime if you can imagine. Not as mellow as say UB40 but some laid back, polished stuff to be sure.

But overall it's kind of fun, and worth getting when you need a break from 40 oz. and want some new tunes.

Good
I like this cd, I like basically every Sublime cd except "robin the hood". This has some great songs on it, like "date rape" and "chick on my tip." This cd was under-rated. It's worth buying if you're a fan. ... Read more

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Slightly Stoopid possesses a unique dynamic. They have the sort of musical kinship that is clearly the result of years spent growing up together in one of Southern California's premiere surf towns and the relentless pursuit of creating the quintessential soundtrack for the lifestyle that exists there. Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald are perfect musical counterparts, complementing each other in the realm of elctric and acoustic rock, reggae, dub, blues, hip-hop, punk and metal. Boasting dual front men, Slightly Stoopid yields a rare chemistry. Both are multi-instrumental, often switching effortlessly from bass to guitar in the middle of their shows, continuously balancing their vocal stylings and fresh harmonies and always converging into songs that are good enough to be respected by the very artists who inspire them. ... Read more

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Sick CD
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The Closest Thing to Sublime
So you've listened to all of your Sublime CDs to death. You still love it, but you want something new that gives you the same vibe. That's when you discover Slightly Stoopid, a band that upon first listen sounds like they're a lesser Sublime. You listen to "Longest Barrel Ride" a few more times however, and discover that this music grows on you more and more with each listen. Eventually, you realize that this band is similar to Sublime, but very much brings something new to the table. Sounds range from mellow ("Castles Made of Sand") to straight up punk ("Johnny Law," strangely enough the next track). You'll be amazed by this band the more you listen to this CD. Other great tracks include "Struggler", "Too Little Too Late", "Mr. Music", and "Living Dread." Well, really they're all pretty good. Also worth checking out is "Live and Direct: Acoustic Roots." It would be difficult for me to pick a favorite between the two. The band's latest release "Everything You Need" is also good, but it's a step down from the band's previous work, only because they went in a rappier direction, which frankly doesn't work as well for me. Also that one borders on over-produced, where this one has a raw quality, even if it isn't a live release.

Sublime Fans.. You would be dumb NOT to buy this..
This cd is so easy to reccomend to raggae fans, as well as anyone who enjoys good music. Slightly Stoopid is good chilling music, very easy and pleasent to listen to. It never really gets real loud, though on some of the songs the bass is over powering at times.

Longest Barrel Ride is the best Slightly Stoopid cd there is, and it's the cd to pick up if you want to start listening to this terrific band. I'd say this is close to the quality of Sublime, and maybe even better because it's not well known, and for most of the people when they first hear this music they always ask me who it is. I've spread the word of Slightly Stoopid to many of my freinds, and they all love it.

Stoopid is as Stoopid Duz.....
I found out about Slightly Stoopid, when after being a Sublime fan for years I was yearning for the style that they had started and left open for someone else to finish. Slightly Stoopid steps in and does this with flying colors. Not to be dismissed as a "Sublime ... BAND", Kyle and Miles take the sound of a culture, namely So-Cal Surf & Skate, and lead us into a new legacy of amazing music. With songs like "Castles Made Of Sand", "Struggler", and "Mr. Music" you can see that Bradley left them with the feel for the style. Then takes songs like "Johnny Law", and "Ese Loco" you feel the PUnk roots that get you up and moving. A staple in any fan of good music's collection.

SLIGHTLY STOOPID WILL RULE THE WORLD
The first time I saw slightly stoopid was in 2000 at the Cocodrie in san francisco.
After that night I fell in love with their music
Slightly stoopid filled that empty spot that I had because I was craving a new sound.. but I didn't know how or where to find it. I didn't know anything about venues, clubs, surfing, skateboards or where to see a live band. I didn't know who slightly stoopid was at the time either- but after hearing "Too Little, Too Late" I was hooked. I wanted more. Bad. I remember thinking "God DAMN! This is the sound I've been craving.
Slightly Stoopid was the first band I ever went to see by myself. I was working in san francisco and just happened to pick up the SF Weekly and noticed that SS was playing that night.. I was stoked. ..D'oh.
well long story short - This band rocks. This CD will be a classic. If you ever get the chance- check out this band live... it's crazy, the audience sings along w/ every song and every time i see them in Santa Cruz- they got like 20 little hot chickies diving up on the stage to be close to them..
If you like punk-metal-reggae-rap-surf music style.. buy this cd.

I LOVE YOU KYLE!
;)
he's so sweet... he always throws down water to the fans on most shows..

Darn good CD
This is an awesome CD, as other reviewers have mentioned, they are a dub/reggae/punk band from San Diego. Brad Nowell signed them to the Skunk Label. These guys are awesome, and this CD is great! ... Read more

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Expounding on the theme from their hit "Walking on the Sun" (from the multiplatinum Fush Yu Mang), the verbose songs on Astro Lounge are filled with examinations of societal ills, personal woes, and other disappointments entailed in this thing known as Humanity. Yes, the album would seem heavy-handed were not the overriding sentiments filtered through Smash Mouth's "Hey, dude, let's party!" brand of musical optimism. Ranging from reggae to lounge to psychedelia to surfer rock to a sort of punk-a-go-go, Smash Mouth's influences have little in common with one another save for one important exception--they all evoke images of personal freedom and defiance of oppression, reminding us that, gee, fighting the Man can actually be raucous good fun! It's been a long time since a band with this much commercial potential could say something thought-provoking and get the party going. On "All Star," Steve Harwell sings, "Only shooting stars break the mold." A fitting prophecy for this outstanding alterna-pop album. --Beth Massa ... Read more

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Smash Mouth may stray from the first cd, but in a good way
What can I say, except a truly exceptional album. Every song provides a perfect cadence right into the next one. Even the relatively slow, moody songs "Waste" and "Home" do nothing to dampen the "let's get up and party!" vibe that true movers like "All Star", "Radio", "Road Man", and the album's sure pick for best overall "Diggin' Your Scene" create and pull the listener into. Each song has a style all its own and yet somehow doesn't stray far from one very good formula: FUN. If you can't listen to Astro Lounge and feel at least a bit hyped up, you're a real gloom & doomer. Yet again, opinions are only that, buy it and see for yourself, even if you don't find yourself pepped up, it is still a solid collection of songs from a band who deserves to be around for a long time.

WOW!!
Smash Mouth is a very talented band. I bought this CD because of All Star, but the whole CD is great. This is one of the best CDs ever. Song Ratings: Who's There 4/5: Really good song. Diggin' Your Scene 4/5: Cool Song with a really catchy song. I Just Wanna See 4/5: A nice philosphical song, sorta slow. Waste 5/5: A really good song. ALL STAR 6/5: Literally the best song ever. The BEST! A great and catchy bass beat. Listen to it once and you won't be able to stop. I cannot stress enough, this is the BEST song. Satillite 2/5: Wierd, slow song with wierd metaphores. Radio 3/6: A nice, catchy, fast, song. Stoned 3/5: Sound nice, but it doesn't have the best lyrics. Then The Morning Comes 5/5: A cool loungy song. Road Man 4/5: This song shows how diverse Smash Mouth's Music is. It's a nice reggae song. Fallen Horses 3/5: Slow song. Defeat You 4/5: Nice punky song with cool guiter. Come on Come on 5/5: Great Song! Why isn't it a single? Home 3/5: Wierd sounding song, sorta cool though. Can't Get Enough of You Baby 5/5: Fast upbeat song. Sounds like Come on Come on.

Well, Smash Mouth is great. If you like Smash Mouth get Good Charlotte. WOO-HOO!

P.S.:I have their new self titled CD now, its really great. If you like Astro Lounge you should buy it!

There Were Good Back Then
Ah, yes, smashmouth. how i forgot about them. back when i was in middle school, this cd came out and was great. it still is good. its such a mix of rock styles. but then came the next cd, the 1 that showed that the band was heading straight down the crapper. i mean, on their 1st cd they were doing a ska version of war's why can't we be friends, and on they're 3rd they were doing the monkees im a believer? somethings wrong somewhere. fush yu mang's ska sound and astro lounge's rock mix get it right, as the next 2 albums were quite frankly (...) pop.

1)Who's There?- mainstream sounding song about aliens or something like that 7/10
2)Diggin' Your Scene- they best song they ever wrote, such a good beat. of course i seem to love any song about someone who's pussy whipped 10/10
3)I Just Wanna See- kind of sounds like a happy hippie song from the '60s, about changing the world 7/10
4)Waste- depressing rock song about wasting your life. pretty good 9/10
5)All Star- overplayed and a little poppie (showed what was in their future), but a well written song about success 9/10
6)Satellite- nice rock sound on a song about a girl who's wondering a way from her bf 8/10
7)Radio- an awesome song that sounds like a fush yu mang song w/ a cool guitar sound. a song about hollywood. 10/10
8)Stoned- its funny that on this CD they're writing songs about getting stoned and on the new CD they're writing about a 7th grade dance. anyway this song has that longview kind of feel- start off slow then rock hard 9/10
9)Then The Morning Comes- and awesome little song w/ a great guitar sound. its about a hangover. 10/10
10)Road Man- influenced by the ska on fush yu mang, this is a true raggae song about some guy who had road rage and crashed his van 9/10
11)Fallen Horses- a sign of things to come. a pretty crappy pop song that i always skipped 4/10
12)Defeat You- a nice harder rocking song w/ a good message about getting back at someone 9/10
13)Come On, Come On- kind of a 60s rock feel but a good drum beat and ok lyrics 8/10
14)Home- just plain (...) weird. this song sounds like and alien ship has landed or something 5/10
15)Can't Get Enough of You Baby- a cover song w/ a nice rock feel and really horny, lust filled lyrics 9/10

ASTRO LOUNGE IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Smashmouth has done real good rock over the years. This is by far one of theri best albums. The opening song "Who's There" has a real good, atmospheric, eerie background to it with music that sounds like the X-Files. "Diggin' Your Scene, I Just Wanna See, and Waste" are more soft rock than rock {Diggin' Your Scene is alot like pop]. the 5th song, "All Star" is the main reason I bought this Cd. I remember it being on the radio in 2001 and I loved it ever since. After this, the album seems to get slower. songs #6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 are very slow. The other best are "Then The Morning Comes #9, and Can't Get Enough Of You Baby" #15. Overall, despite all the slowness, awesome CD!!!!!

Very Different
This CD was a big hit for Smash Mouth, and it was the first of 3 that I bought so far. I was pretty satisfied with this CD when I first bought it. I still like it alot today, but when I compare it with "Fush Yu Mang" it sounds almost weird. But some songs are still Fush Yu Mang-sounding like "Radio", and "Come On, Come On". Here's my song rating (Songs marked with a * were released as a single):

1) Who's There - 5/5
2) Diggin' Your Scene - 5/5
3) I Just Wanna See - 4/5
4) Waste* - 3/5
5) All Star* - 5/5
6) Satellite - 4/5
7) Radio - 5/5
8) Stoned - 3/5
9) Then The Morning Comes* - 5/5
10) Road Man - 5/5
11)Fallen Horses - 1/5
12) Defeat You - 5/5
13) Come On, Come On - 5/5
14) Home - 2/5
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The major-label debut from ska punks Save Ferris isn't exactly a classic, but it is a lot of fun. There's no middle-ground reaction to their cover of "Come On Eileen"; everyone seems to either love it or hate it. If you're in the latter group, skip it and listen to "The World Is New," "Superspy," "Goodbye," and "Little Differences." Save Ferris are at their best when they're up-tempo, and fortunately there are plenty of up-tempo songs on this album, peppered with catchy hooks, the requisite horns, and Monique Powell's considerable voice (one of Save Ferris's major strengths). While not fantastic, It Means Everything is a promising album, with several moments that verge on brilliance. --Genevieve Williams ... Read more

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WUHOO!
Review For album "It Means Everything" by Save Ferris.

I love this album because it has nothing but ska and swing in it. It's allot of fun to listen to, dance to or just chill to and I really recommend this for anyone who likes swing or Ska. Save Ferris is a fairly new band but they hit it off right away and I even saw them in concert and they were really good. The reason I bought this CD is because my older brother liked "Come On Eileen" so much. But after listening to the rest of the CD I "discovered" that all the other ones are really good too. Most of them are upbeat and fast but there are a few slow ones too. This is good because you can listen to it anytime you want. Other good songs are "S.P.A.M." and "It Means Everything". I really recommend this CD for anyone who has any sense of taste in music, good is an understatement.

Cool Cd; but not ska
People often mistake this blend of music for ska. A few songs have a few ska elements in them, but for the most part, this cd is indie/pop/swing. If you want ska (modern ska, not the real, old ska), listen to bands like the Toasters or the Aquabats. Save Ferris's big song on this cd is "Come on Eileen," but there are a couple other good ones, like "Nobody But Me" or "Under 21." They're sort of like Reel Big Fish, but more swing-like. If you're into that kind of music, this is worth the money. But, if you're a fan of real ska, you'll be disappointed.

Excellent CD
I love ska/punk music, but I think I enjoy the vocals on this CD more than anything else. The group's lead singer, Monique, is outstanding. She is quite possibly the best singer I've ever had the pleasure to hear. Her voice is very powerful and she has excellent range. The rest of the group compliments her work very well on this CD. My favorite tracks are Superspy, Come On Eileen, and Goodbye (my personal favorite). The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because -- at least in my opinion -- it's not one of those CD's where EVERY track is a great song. Still, it's definitely a good buy.

Fun Lyrics and Fast Paced Songs With Punk Edge!!!
I bought this cd after listening to the "10 Things I Hate About You" soundtrack about 100 times. Save Ferris sang the song "I Know" and I absolutely loved it, so I bought this cd on a whim. I am definitely glad that I did! This cd is filled with fun, edgy songs, and infused with great lyrics and awesome brass sections that make you want to get up and dance. Some of my favorites on the cd include "Lies,"The world is new," and their fast and peppy remake of the classic "Come on Eileen." For anyone who loves ska and punk with a strong female lead singer, I definitely recommend this cd and Save Ferris!!!!!

Yummy-yummy-chewy-chewy
My father calls this my "yummy-yummy-chewy-chewy" music, but it's a good peppy workout CD, or a good "dance-around-in-your-underwear-singing-in-a-hairbrush" CD. Or is that just me? ... Read more

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Long Beach garage kings Sublime rode the cresting wave of late-'80s/early-'90s Cali punk to a well-received 1996 major-label debut whose success was overshadowed by tragedy: frontman Brad Nowell died of a heroin overdose just a month before its release. This 1994 album was their freshman indie outing and the record that largely secured their ticket to the majors. Instead of building on the energetic, if formulaic,punk-reggae fusion of their 1992 40 Oz. to Freedom (with its sometimes awkward, too-dumb-to-be-ironic lyrical bent), Robbin' displays a Nowell whose slow evolution as a songwriter is more than compensated by an eager plundering of old-school rap influences and ska beats. It's a record that moves the band beyond often-stultifying punk clichés to a true musical adventure whose buoyant sense of discovery is almost palpable, and one that proves that their '96 big-label breakthrough was no accident. --Jerry McCulley ... Read more

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weird at times, but AWESOME!
a lot of my friends think i'm weird for liking this cd, but there are really some great songs on this...

1.Waiting for Bud. While i never can be sure if its waiting for bud the drummer, or waiting for BUD, this is a great instrumental that is a good start.

2.Steady B loop dub. crazy. a big switch from the first song, but its pretty cool, the only line of lyrics in the song can also be heard on garden grove on self titled...

3. Raleigh part I. raieigh is a pretty crazy guy, im not sure who he is, but i've heard him on other bands cds too.

4.Pool shark original. I like this song, even though its really short. its pretty sad though, as it is about brads drug problems

5.Steppin razor. this is kinda a weird song, but i usually don't skip it because its cool to see the diversity in this cd

6.Greatest hits. awesome song, one of my favorites from any band. sweet bass lines. if you're too cheap to buy the cd, download this song

7.Free loop dub.crazy, weird, dub, cool bass line. yeah.

8.Q-ball. short, quiet, cool basslines if they were louder for more of the song. rap, but not brad rapping.

9.Saw Red. i like this song, its really ska ish and fast. gwen stephani is cool too.

10.work that we do. this was probably one of the songs recorded on a 4 track, its pretty bad quality, but its a pretty decent song.

11.Linclon highway dub. this is an early instrumental version of santeria. its got some cool solo parts that aren't on the self titled version. no words though.

12.pool shark (acoustic). same as the original, but acoustic, and more sad

13.cisco kid. AWESOME! haha, starts out with an old tv show, then goes into this reallllyyy slow song with trumpets, and every once in a while, a really loud smacking noise!! BONUS

14.raleigh 2. if u didn't already know that raleigh was crazy, heres proof, its funny

15.STP!!! this is a sweet song. it has everything from reggae to blues. i wish i played bass so i could play this song, its got awesome bass lines. brad can sing really high as he proves in this song.

16.boss dj. sweet. reel big fish covered this song, although it was nothing compared to this version. it sounds a lot like a marley song that goes "its so nice/wanna do the same thing twice"

17.don't care too much for reggae dub. this is just people talking on the street about being "magicians" and stuff. it actually goes into a song (which i cna't understand the words) and theres some cool guitar. crazy.

18.falling idols. instrumental, crazy guitar and cool bass. thats it

19.all you need. i can't understand half the words, but the bass is really fast, and theres a cool (and easy) slow guitar solo in it.

20.freeway time in la county jail. just brad playing some blues, its cool stuff

21.mary. funny song, really easy chords (C,G,Am,F,Dm are the only ones in the song if i remember right) good message. lol

22.raleigh part 3. just some more raleigh. after a bunch of scilence, theres a version of don't push that has some crazy lyrics that you won't hear on 40 ozs.

it takes a while to warm up to this cd, unless you're hard core sublime fan, u have to listen to it a few times.

the way i did the numbering is right, even on the cd case the numbering is messed up because they call free loop dub and q-ball one song.

A great album for fans of ska, reggae, hip-hop, and the lazy
This album contains many different styles, from rap to ska. All of these styles come together though to create an album great to just sitting back and listening to. Lincoln Highway Dub is my personal favorite on the cd, but there are many great songs which to listen. Most people will just buy the self titled album and claim to be fans of sublime, but those are the posers. If you are a true fan, you will buy this album, smoke a bowl and relax to it many a time ; ). Too bad Brad couldnt enjoy all of the success he so deserves. How long till his son can sing??? Rest in Peace Brad Nowell.

Feeling, history, laughs
This Sublime cd has always been one of my favorites, no matter what. I played this cd so much *was originally purchased in 1996, that four yrs later I had to buy it again. Totally worht it.

The Raleigh interludes between songs are strange, yet hilarious. I think that old man really was crzy.

The songs "Boss DJ" and "Mary" and the accoustic "Pool Shark" are so good, and really show Bradley's songwriting ability. "Saw Red" with Gwen Stefani is a great duet that is so fun to sing along with.

Overall, this cd really brings out the bands personality. There is a great variety of songs, some are on other cd's but not many. It is a great part of the Sublime collection.

If you are a fan, this cd is a definite must have. If you buy, you will enjoy.

Yes brothers and sisters this is great
I love Sublime. It almost seems as if damn near everyone loves Sublime. This album is pretty great and is also a pretty weird one too. There is a lot of experimentation and throw away(but in a sort of good way) tracks on this cd. There are some tracks with speaking and music (the elioquent rambelings of Raeleigh and some dudes talking about Reggae). Then there are some hip hop sounding beats mixed with reggae and ska and just sometimes straight up hip hop (steping razor and some of the instrumental tracks). There are some punk song that feature a straight forward skate era sound of punk (pool shark and I Saw Read which features an early day Gwen Steffani in a day when her band didn't suck). Then there are some great chill back acoustic tracks that soothe the soul (Steel Train and the acoustic version of Pool Shark being prime examples). So with such a diverse sounding collection of songs can this in fact be a favorite among fans? Usually not, though it is warming up on me I still regard 40 oz. to be my favorite. But it's fair that this isn't a fan favorite, it just too mixed up. Though it may be slightly eccletic it is still a great release and any chump that thinks this isn't too great is kinda foolish because it's Sublime, and Sublime is just golden.

Sublime's definitive CD! Very underrated!
How could anyone that calls themself a Sublime fan rate this CD anything less than 5 stars or call it anything worse than their second best album (after 40 oz)?

I'll be honest, I did get into Sublime in '96 with the release of their S/T album and I thought it was a great album back then. After a few listens to 40 oz though, I realized it was a much better CD. People told me that Robbin the Hood was a bad album and that I should stay away from it, so I decided not to buy it. Finally I decided to get this album and listen for myself to see how good it was, and I'm damn glad I did! This CD is now my favorite Sublime CD, with 40 oz as a close second.

Unless you're 15 or something and just getting into Sublime, I might understand why you dont like this CD, because your used to all the crap that's on the radio these days and Sublime's S/T album is their most mainstream one. Get 40 oz though, and once you like that more than the S/T, get this and give it a few spins and you'll see what I mean. ... Read more

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The Best Ska Band Ever...
This is a really good CD. It starts out with Sell Out, a huge blast, which would work at either end of the CD...they usually play it last at their shows. It continues into some great ska songs, my favorites being She Has a Girlfriend Now, Beer and Everything Sucks. The CD alternates between totally awesome and totally average...Sell Out and Trendy give it a killer opening, as Sell Out has some amazingly powerful horns, and Trendy is just hyper and funny. Join the Club is pretty good, She Has a Girlfriend Now is hysterical and catchy, and Snoop Dog Baby isn't anything special. I'll Never Be is another stand out, and it has a good strong chorus. All I Want is More is another good track, fun and catchy. If you're looking for a solid ska CD this is it...but Reel Big Fish's best work (in my opinion) is their 2nd album Why Do They Rock So Hard.

turn the radio off, and put Turn the Radio Off in!
This is the first ska CD I ever bought. It changed my life, if I can say that about 45 minutes of music. Third Wave ska gets no better than Reel Big Fish's major label debut, Turn The Radio Off. RBF has always been about catchy melodies, upbeat horns, sweet basslines and humorous, if not ironic, lyrics. This album sets the pace for what we now know as punk-ska phenoms Reel Big Fish. Each song has pulled me in and forced me to listen to it time after time. This album is unrelentless with its unwillingness to get out of your head once you listen to it. RBF established itself on the mainstream charts with songs like "Everything Sucks" and their biggest hit to date, "Sell Out." Their impressive horn section shows itself off on the instrumental "241". Some may get laughs from the ironic lyrics on the aptly named "Trendy", "Join the Club", and "I'll Never Be". RBF pokes fun at themselves and at others in "SR". I recommend this album to anyone who, well, listens to music. It's simply the best the third wave has to offer!

This only get's a 4 for old school reasons
Old school reasons, that is why I like this. You might say "but Mic don't you hate pop music." I'd say shut up and yes I do but this has a small exception becuase I was listening to it and liking it back in that day. This is ska music, in a sort of way it's 3rd wave or whatever wave I forgot all the waves no it isn't better than the Specials but it has a place in my heart. Plus Snoop Doggy Dogg reminds me of a girl I used to know so for nostalgic reasons I give this a four, none other I'd probably hate it today, but I sure did love it yesterday.

Turn the Radio off...and put this cd in.
This was the first ska cd i've ever had in my possession. It is a great ska cd, with some good horn lines and great lyrics. My favorite tracks on this album are 'Beer', 'Trendy', and 'I'll Never Be.' I've had this cd so long and listened to it so much I'm kinda sick of it now. The only reason this didn't get the fifth star is because there are better sounding bands out there, like Catch 22 (Keasbey), Streetlight Manifesto, Planet Smashers. Still, this is worth your money. Don't hesitate to buy it.

not THAT bad
It's a solid album to put it simply. The music is catchy, and you can sing along to the simple lyrics. It's plain old 3rd wave pop-ska. You can't be angry at these guys because they're not old school enough or because you may think they sold out. These guys opened up the genre for 14 year olds just like blink-182 and Green Day did. Now, stop listening to mediocre stuff like this and pick up the real stuff.
As for the reviewer who said to pick up some "real ska" like Less than Jake, Streetlight Manifesto or Catch 22, don't. These bands are crappy generic pop-ska just like RBF. Put your Something Corporate cd's down and go pick up _real_ ska like: The Specials, Desmond Dekker, Madness, The Toasters, The Slackers, Bad Manners, Prince Buster, The Skatalites....

Or say screw it and go listen to some Bright Eyes. ^^ ... Read more

Album Description

Tomas Kalnoky, sole songwriter of CATCH 22’s cult classic "Keasbey Nights" formed STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO two years ago with original CATCH 22 members Josh Ansley and Jamie Egan. "Everything Goes Numb" is a natural progression of "Keasbey Nights" showcasing not only energetic horn parts and fabulous harmonizing vocals, but intelligent lyrics focusing on the angstridden lives of young adults.

The anticipation for new work from Tomas has snowballed over the last two years. Hungry fans will finally have the opportunity to hear the material that they have been waiting for. Kalnoky’s songwriting has had an incredibly significant impact on ska’s biggest sub genre, ska-punk. "Everything Goes Numb" will quickly become an underground classic and must have album for all fans of horn rock.

"Keasbey Nights" is also an important CD when examining the evolution of ska. Kalnoky’s songwriting was revolutionary in that he successfully combined the upbeat, reggae ska style with faster in-your-face punk. ... Read more

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THE BEST
Streetlight Manifesto released this CD last December, formed from a couple guys from Catch 22 and others. Truly the "All-Star" ska band, they shine on "Everything Goes Numb" with incredible bass lines, mind blowin' horn arrangements, head-spinning speed and just their overall SICK TALENT. The vocals are extremely entertaining and their lyrics are very catchy. If you would like to get a feel for ska, BUY THIS CD. This is an amazing album from an amazing band. Even if you don't enjoy it at first (which would be pretty rare), keep listening to it and you will LOVE IT!! Streetlight is in my TOP 5 best modern bands w/ Incubus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews Band and Reel Big Fish. THIS CD IS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!
BUY IT.
LISTEN TO IT.
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STREETLIGHT RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome Cd...
Everything Goes Numb seems like a continuation of Keasbey Nights, which, for those of you who have not heard it, is THE BEST album ever released. I've been waiting for this cd to come out for over a year, ever since I heard the Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution, Tomas' side project. The cd progresses up and down, and is definitely some of the best ska I've ever heard. I can't wait to see this band live (hopefully soon), as the original Catch 22 lineup was always great to see live. Naturally, since this band is made up of half original Catch 22 and half One Cool Guy, they will put on a great live show. If you buy one cd this year, buy this one!

Awesome CD
This is an awesome cd from a really good group. Streetlight is like the Catch 22 from Keasby Nights only much better. There unique ska isn't boring like many ska bands today and each track on the Cd is different and new, no repetition. This cd is definately worth buying.

This is the greatest CD on earth. ever. period.
You will be blown away by Streetlight Manifesto. Having experience on their side adds to the success of this band. The level of talent and creativity in Everything Goes Numb is unlike anything I've ever heard. Sure I love lots of other ska bands, but here you won't find the usual boring, overused technique that makes so many others in the genre sound stale. They actually offer something new; Streetlight effectively mixes ska, punk, reggae, swing, and (clarinet?!?!) into an exciting record that is sure to be a classic. They have such a tight sound. I can't stop thinking about it, and am so excited to finally be seeing the band in person. Ska fans, esp. (old) Catch 22 fans, buy this now. It will make you dance.

One of my favorite cd's ever.
This is truly one of the best ska-punk cd's you'll ever hear. Ever since buying this cd it is one of my most played cd's and Streetlight Manifesto has become one of my favorite bands ever. Second only to The Aquabats and The Hippos. But this cd is truly amazing and anyone who claims to enjoy ska-punk sound of bands must but this album or perish. ... Read more

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These Southern California frat rockers have learned what they do best. Gone are the damaged noisefests that recall a more polished Rage Against the Machine and middle-period Stooges. Filling tho