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.
Wilson and Gaugh reunited the group officially in 2023 after Sublime With Rome's disbanding, with Nowell's son Jakob Nowell (LAW, Jakob's Castle) taking over as lead vocalist.
Let's Go Get Stoned
Sublime Lyrics
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I swear sometime you're a whore
I swear but I know there ain't no reason
'Cause everything is such a bore
At night I had a dream, though it made me sick
Saw you in your bedroom sucking someone else's dick, (my goodness!)
My friends all laughed, said it was my faultSaid it's time that it happened to me
But I know that the show was much more than a blow
So I'm waiting for the tide to get low
Waiting for the tide to get low
(I said, fuck that, motherfucker, you bitin' it. Shit!)
If I was an ant crawling upon the wall
Tell me, baby, would it make no difference at all?
If I was a roach on a tree
Tell me would you smoke me?
Bright lights put me in a trance
But it ain't house music, makes me want to dance (word)
I don't gamble, but I bet
I'm gonna die if I don't get a cigarette
Hold just because I always play the mack
Put the monkey on my back
The lyrics of this song by Sublime, Let's Go Get Stoned, contain several dark and introspective themes. The first verse discusses the feeling of being taken for granted and perceived as a whore, possibly by a lover or friend. The singer admits that there may be no reason for this feeling, and everything seems to be boring. However, in the next verse, the tone turns even more somber, as the singer describes a disturbing dream involving their partner having an affair, leading to public humiliation. The lyrics also touch on addiction and its consequences, with a reference to smoking cigarettes and the monkey on one's back.
Overall, the song's lyrics paint a picture of a troubled individual struggling with their relationships and personal demons. The dream sequence suggests a potential infidelity on the part of the singer's partner, leading to feelings of betrayal and inadequacy. The mention of addiction adds another layer of complexity to the song, hinting at how substance abuse can contribute to one's feelings of isolation and dissatisfaction.
Line by Line Meaning
I swear sometimes you're taking me for granted
Sometimes I feel like you don't appreciate me enough
I swear sometime you're a whore
Sometimes I feel like you're unfaithful to me
I swear but I know there ain't no reason
I don't have any real evidence to support my suspicions
'Cause everything is such a bore
Our relationship is dull and uneventful
At night I had a dream, though it made me sick
I had a nightmare about you cheating on me
Saw you in your bedroom sucking someone else's dick, (my goodness!)
In my dream, I saw you performing oral sex on another person
My friends all laughed, said it was my fault
My friends teased me and said it was my own fault for feeling insecure
Said it's time that it happened to me
They thought I needed to experience jealousy and suspicion firsthand
But I know that the show was much more than a blow
I believe that my dream was trying to tell me something important
So I'm waiting for the tide to get low
I'm waiting for my emotions to calm down and for my feelings of betrayal to subside
I said, fuck that, motherfucker, you bitin' it. Shit!
I expressed frustration and anger at the situation
If I was an ant crawling upon the wall
I wonder if you would even notice or care about me as a tiny insignificant creature
Tell me, baby, would it make no difference at all?
I'm questioning whether my presence in your life is truly meaningful or not
If I was a roach on a tree
I'm wondering if my presence would be more noticeable if I were a pest like a cockroach
Tell me would you smoke me?
I'm asking if you would try to eliminate me like a pest
Bright lights put me in a trance
I'm attracted to the excitement and stimuli of the city life
But it ain't house music, makes me want to dance (word)
I don't need a specific type of music to feel the urge to dance, any lively beat will do
I don't gamble, but I bet
I don't take risks with money, but I'm willing to take emotional risks in relationships
I'm gonna die if I don't get a cigarette
I'm addicted to nicotine and may suffer if I go without a cigarette
Hold just because I always play the mack
I act like a player and seducer, but it's just a facade
Put the monkey on my back
I am willingly accepting the burden of my vices and addictions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES NOWELL
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@Norman-Bates
This album needs the biggest bass speakers you can possibly find, seriously those bass lines are extremely cool when turned up.
@yellowbasementrecords651
I said the same thing about my ex girlfriend
@johnsuja1
FOR REAL i look punk but i absolutely love sublime i walk around with my friends with this loud ass speaker and everybody get so pissed also getting stoned to this album is a trip
@devilsoffspring5519
15" poly woofers in 12 cubic foot cabinets here. Good down to ~20 Hz. This is a favourite recording of mine for pushing them a wee bit :)
@IAmNoeyes
Dude I've heard it with pressision Audio with super Bass. You are not wrong , this era music was all about Huge Bass . Heard.
@bentonscrivener
JBL speakers pumpin!
@jlo2o199
I forgot that 90s era of giant, trunk buzzing Bass speakers you could feel from blocks away.
I see comments saying “this song deserves the biggest bass speakers” and it reminds me of that time.
People who were into that truly see music different, they always seem to point out the songs that would play well with big bass speakers lol
@eltrucc9091
It’s amazing
@TheWhiteJamesBrown
Waiting for my ruca DROPS
@fatsnavarro2874
Bradley's sound is achieved by mixing almost wanting to cry with ready to punch somebody's lights out.