The Best of Sugar Ray
Sugar Ray · 2005
53 min · 15 tracks · funk metal
Upbeat melodies and catchy hooks blend with a laid-back California vibe across this collection of hits.
Why this album works
This album encapsulates Sugar Ray's transition from a funk metal band to mainstream pop-rock icons, featuring chart-topping singles that contributed to their lasting legacy. The inclusion of tracks like 'Fly' solidified their presence in the late '90s music scene, leading to significant radio play and cultural resonance during that era.
- Best for
- upbeat tunes for sunny days catchy sing-alongs with friends laid-back vibes for road trips
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'The Best of Sugar Ray' came after the band's commercial peak in the late 1990s with hits like 'Fly' and 'Every Morning'. This compilation serves as a retrospective of their journey through the alternative rock and pop landscape, highlighting both popular singles and deeper cuts from their catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Green Day· Moby· Neil Young· Tori Amos· R.E.M.· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shot of Laughter 3:42
- 2 Answer the Phone 3:58
- 3 Fly Standout 4:53
- 4 Someday Standout 4:04
- 5 Under the Sun 3:22
- 6 Every Morning Standout 3:41
- 7 Mean Machine 2:42
- 8 Falls Apart 4:16
- 9 Time After Time 3:56
- 10 Rhyme Stealer 2:53
- 11 When It's Over 3:39
- 12 RPM 3:22
- 13 Is She Really Going Out With Him? 3:50
- 14 Psychedelic Bee 1:54
- 15 Chasin' You Around 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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