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14:59

Sugar Ray · 1999

57 min · 18 tracks · funk metal

A sun-soaked blend of pop rock and funk metal that captures the carefree spirit of late '90s youth.

Why this album works

'14:59' debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200 and features the chart-topping single 'Every Morning,' which reached number 3 on the Hot 100. The album reflects a peak moment for Sugar Ray as they transitioned from a primarily funk metal band to a more mainstream pop rock sound, contributing to the late '90s music landscape.
Best for
carefree summer vibes short bursts of energy wave-like pacing dynamics
Context
Released in 1999, '14:59' was Sugar Ray's follow-up to their breakthrough album 'Floored' (1997). At this point in their career, the band had already achieved significant commercial success, particularly with their hit single 'Fly,' which helped solidify their sound and popularity in the alternative rock scene.
If you like
funk metal

Tracklist

18 tracks·57:29

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

  • 1 New Direction 0:47
  • 2 Every Morning Standout 3:39
  • 3 Falls Apart Standout 4:15
  • 4 Personal Space Invader 3:38
  • 5 Live & Direct 4:34
  • 6 Someday 4:02
  • 7 Aim for Me 2:20
  • 8 Ode for the Lonely Hearted 3:13
  • 9 Burning Dog 3:02
  • 10 Even Though 2:35
  • 11 Abracadabra 3:42
  • 12 Glory 3:26
  • 13 New Direction 1:17
  • 14 Fly Standout 4:04
  • 15 Aim for Me (main version) 2:29
  • 16 Every Morning (live acoustic) 3:16
  • 17 Falls Apart (radio edit) 4:15
  • 18 Rivers (Non-LP) 2:53

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