40 Oz. To Freedom
Sublime Lyrics
You've got your hair permed
You've got your red dress on
Screamin' that second gear was such a turn on
And the fog forming on my window tells me that the morning's here
And you'll be gone before too long
Who taught you those new tricks?
Damn I shouldn't start that talk,
But life is one big question when your starin' at the clock
And the answers always waiting at the liquor store, forty ounce to freedom
And I know that oh, I'm not comin' back
Oh not going back
Oh God knows not going back
Oh not goin'
And you look so fine, when you lie, it just don't show,
But I know which way the wind blows
A forty ounce to freedom is the only chance I have to feel good
Even though I feel bad
And I know that, oh, I'm not goin' back
Oh not going back
Oh God knows I'm not going back
Ohh
Oh, I'm not goin' back
Oh not going back
Oh God knows I'm not going back
Ohh
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MARSHALL GOODMAN, BRADLEY NOWELL
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Sublime was an American reggae rock and ska punk band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1988. The band's line-up, unchanged until their breakup, consisted of Bradley Nowell (vocals and guitar), Eric Wilson (bass), and Bud Gaugh (drums). Lou Dog, Nowell's dalmatian, was the mascot of the band. Nowell died of a heroin overdose in 1996, resulting in Sublime's breakup. In 1997, songs such as "What I Got", "Santeria", "Wrong Way", "Doin' Time", and "April 29, 1992 (Miami)" were released to U.S. radio. Read Full BioSublime was an American reggae rock and ska punk band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1988. The band's line-up, unchanged until their breakup, consisted of Bradley Nowell (vocals and guitar), Eric Wilson (bass), and Bud Gaugh (drums). Lou Dog, Nowell's dalmatian, was the mascot of the band. Nowell died of a heroin overdose in 1996, resulting in Sublime's breakup. In 1997, songs such as "What I Got", "Santeria", "Wrong Way", "Doin' Time", and "April 29, 1992 (Miami)" were released to U.S. radio.
Sublime released three studio albums, one live album, five compilation albums (one of which also contains never-before released material), three EPs, and one box set. Although their first two albums—40oz. to Freedom (1992) and Robbin' the Hood (1994)—were quite popular in the United States, Sublime did not experience major commercial success until 1996 with their self-titled third album, released two months after Nowell's death, which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, and spawned the single "What I Got", which remains the band's only No. 1 hit single (on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart) in their musical career. As of 2009, the band has sold over 17 million albums worldwide, including about ten million in the U.S. alone. Michael "Miguel" Happoldt and Marshall "Ras MG" Goodman contributed to several Sublime songs.
Following Sublime's dissolution, former members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh founded the Long Beach Dub Allstars in 1997, which also included many frequent Sublime contributors such as Michael "Miguel" Happoldt (former member of The Ziggens), Marshall Goodman "Ras MG" (former Sublime member), and Todd Forman (3rd Alley). LBDAS disbanded in 2002, due to several members of the band breaking a no-drug vow they had taken. In 2009, the surviving members attempted to reform the band with Rome Ramirez, a young guitarist and admitted Sublime fan from California. However, not long after performing at Cypress Hill's Smokeout Festival, a Los Angeles judge banned the new lineup from using the Sublime name as they needed permission from Nowell's estate, which owns the rights to the Sublime name. This prompted the lineup of Wilson, Gaugh and Ramirez to change their name to Sublime with Rome, which has since released three albums, although Gaugh left the group shortly after the release of their 2011 debut Yours Truly.
With the mainstream success of their self-titled album, going five times platinum and earning worldwide airplay, Sublime's influence persists to this day. Sublime was one of the most popular bands of the third wave of ska, specifically characterized as ska punk. Sublime often combined punk rock and hardcore punk with hip hop, heavy metal, dancehall, reggae, ska, funk, and (21st century) surf music. Sublime also has been described as 'reggae rock'.
Their signature sound and their songs are often associated with the beach and coastal areas of Southern California, such as San Diego, Orange County, Venice Beach and Long Beach as well as areas of Northern California like Eureka. Over two decades after Nowell's death and the band's breakup, Sublime remains immensely popular throughout North America, especially in its state of origin, California.
Sublime's songs have been featured via soundtrack in a variety of media. Los Angeles alternative rock radio station KROQ has listed Sublime at No. 3 in their annual "Top 106.7 biggest KROQ bands of all time" list for the past six years in a row, behind Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana, and No. 81 at the "Top 166 Artists of 1980–2008" list.
With over 17 million units sold worldwide, Sublime is one of the most successful, and "powerfully moving" ska-punk acts of all time influencing many modern reggae and ska acts.
Sublime released three studio albums, one live album, five compilation albums (one of which also contains never-before released material), three EPs, and one box set. Although their first two albums—40oz. to Freedom (1992) and Robbin' the Hood (1994)—were quite popular in the United States, Sublime did not experience major commercial success until 1996 with their self-titled third album, released two months after Nowell's death, which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, and spawned the single "What I Got", which remains the band's only No. 1 hit single (on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart) in their musical career. As of 2009, the band has sold over 17 million albums worldwide, including about ten million in the U.S. alone. Michael "Miguel" Happoldt and Marshall "Ras MG" Goodman contributed to several Sublime songs.
Following Sublime's dissolution, former members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh founded the Long Beach Dub Allstars in 1997, which also included many frequent Sublime contributors such as Michael "Miguel" Happoldt (former member of The Ziggens), Marshall Goodman "Ras MG" (former Sublime member), and Todd Forman (3rd Alley). LBDAS disbanded in 2002, due to several members of the band breaking a no-drug vow they had taken. In 2009, the surviving members attempted to reform the band with Rome Ramirez, a young guitarist and admitted Sublime fan from California. However, not long after performing at Cypress Hill's Smokeout Festival, a Los Angeles judge banned the new lineup from using the Sublime name as they needed permission from Nowell's estate, which owns the rights to the Sublime name. This prompted the lineup of Wilson, Gaugh and Ramirez to change their name to Sublime with Rome, which has since released three albums, although Gaugh left the group shortly after the release of their 2011 debut Yours Truly.
With the mainstream success of their self-titled album, going five times platinum and earning worldwide airplay, Sublime's influence persists to this day. Sublime was one of the most popular bands of the third wave of ska, specifically characterized as ska punk. Sublime often combined punk rock and hardcore punk with hip hop, heavy metal, dancehall, reggae, ska, funk, and (21st century) surf music. Sublime also has been described as 'reggae rock'.
Their signature sound and their songs are often associated with the beach and coastal areas of Southern California, such as San Diego, Orange County, Venice Beach and Long Beach as well as areas of Northern California like Eureka. Over two decades after Nowell's death and the band's breakup, Sublime remains immensely popular throughout North America, especially in its state of origin, California.
Sublime's songs have been featured via soundtrack in a variety of media. Los Angeles alternative rock radio station KROQ has listed Sublime at No. 3 in their annual "Top 106.7 biggest KROQ bands of all time" list for the past six years in a row, behind Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana, and No. 81 at the "Top 166 Artists of 1980–2008" list.
With over 17 million units sold worldwide, Sublime is one of the most successful, and "powerfully moving" ska-punk acts of all time influencing many modern reggae and ska acts.
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Bmanritchie
Tracklist
0:00 Waiting For My Ruca
(Missing) Get Out! - removed for copyright reasons in '92 album tracklist
2:20 40 oz To Freedom
5:23 Smoke Two Joints
8:16 We're Only Gonna Die For Our Own Arrogance
11:24 Don't Push
15:43 54-46 That's My Number / Ball and Chain
21:00 Badfish
24:05 Let's Go Get Stoned
27:38 New Thrash
29:09 Scarlet Begonias
32:40 Live at E's
35:49 D.J.s
39:07 Chica Me Tipo
41:24 Right Back
44:13 What Happened
47:41 New Song
50:55 Ebin
54:27 Date Rape
58:05 Hope
59:48 KRS-One
1:02:12 The Rivers of Babylon
1:04:42 Thanx
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S̲u̲blime - 4̲0 O̲z. to F̲r̲e̲edom (Full Album)
0:00 Waiting For My Ruca (2:20)
2:20 40oz. To Freedom (3:03)
5:23 Smoke Two Joints (2:54)
8:17 We're Only Gonna Die For Our Arrogance (3:07)
11:24 Don't Push (4:19)
15:43 5446 Thats My Number/ Ball And Chain (5:18)
21:01 Badfish (3:05)
24:06 Let's Go Get Stoned (3:33)
27:39 New Trash (1:30)
29:09 Scarlet Begonias (3:31)
32:40 Live At E's (3:09)
35:49 D.J.'s (3:19)
39:08 Chica Me Tipo (2:16)
41:24 Right Back (2:49)
44:13 What Happened (3:28)
47:41 New Song (3:14)
50:55 Ebin (3:33)
54:28 Date Rape (3:37)
58:05 Hope (1:43)
59:48 KRS-One (2:24)
1:02:12 Rivers Of Babylon (2:30)
1:04:42 Thanx (4:21)
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detoxy85
When you do not have to skip a single second of an entire album
Isha Alvarez
@Dij'it-al Khem-isT bud came to my school in La Mirada area to talk about drugs hes soo cool man ..
Tim Kaseler
Right
daniel howard
when you like the whole album
NorthShoreBuilt
This and wyclef Jean the carnival
Operation Paper Clip
@Dij'it-al Khem-isT preety sure i surfed with bud in rosarito beach
Hunter Fitch
This album is one of those one-off masterpieces. It transcends genres.
Carla
No shit pushes the envelope
Yung Padawan
Biggest influencing album over the years ❤️✌️🙏
Bmanritchie
Tracklist
0:00 Waiting For My Ruca
(Missing) Get Out! - removed for copyright reasons in '92 album tracklist
2:20 40 oz To Freedom
5:23 Smoke Two Joints
8:16 We're Only Gonna Die For Our Own Arrogance
11:24 Don't Push
15:43 54-46 That's My Number / Ball and Chain
21:00 Badfish
24:05 Let's Go Get Stoned
27:38 New Thrash
29:09 Scarlet Begonias
32:40 Live at E's
35:49 D.J.s
39:07 Chica Me Tipo
41:24 Right Back
44:13 What Happened
47:41 New Song
50:55 Ebin
54:27 Date Rape
58:05 Hope
59:48 KRS-One
1:02:12 The Rivers of Babylon
1:04:42 Thanx