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Sublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends

Sublime · 1998

38 min · 15 tracks · ska punk · reggae rock

Intimate acoustic renditions blend reggae grooves with raw, heartfelt lyrics reflecting the band’s vibrant spirit.

Sublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends is an album by Sublime, released in 1998. Intimate acoustic renditions blend reggae grooves with raw, heartfelt lyrics reflecting the band’s vibrant spirit. The album achieved commercial success, peaking at number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart and contributing to the ongoing popularity of Sublime's music in the late '90s. It highlights a different side of the band, emphasizing their ability to blend genres and connect with fans through stripped-down arrangements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends sound like?

Intimate acoustic renditions blend reggae grooves with raw, heartfelt lyrics reflecting the band’s vibrant spirit. Rooted in ska punk and reggae rock.

What makes Sublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends by Sublime notable?

The album achieved commercial success, peaking at number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart and contributing to the ongoing popularity of Sublime's music in the late '90s. It highlights a different side of the band, emphasizing their ability to blend genres and connect with fans through stripped-down arrangements. Released on November 17, 1998, 'Sublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends' arrived after Sublime's lead singer Bradley Nowell had tragically passed away in 1996. This album serves as a posthumous collection of acoustic performances and demos that showcase the band's versatility while honoring Nowell's legacy as a frontman.

How many songs are on Sublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends?

Sublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends has 15 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·38:39

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

  • 1 Wrong Way 0:49
  • 2 Saw Red Standout 2:47
  • 3 Foolish Fool 2:17
  • 4 Don’t Push 2:58
  • 5 Mary / Big Salty Tears 4:57
  • 6 Boss D.J. Standout 3:04
  • 7 Garden Grove 1:57
  • 8 Rivers of Babylon 2:38
  • 9 Little District 1:57
  • 10 KRS-One 3:38
  • 11 Marley Medley: Guava Jelly / This Train 3:00
  • 12 What Happened / Eye of Fatima 1:57
  • 13 Free Way Time in L.A. County Jail 4:23
  • 14 Pool Shark Standout 1:25
  • 15 It’s Who You Know 0:44

Release Date

November 17, 1998

Genre

reggae rock, ska punk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

38 min 39 sec