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The Best of Sugar Ray

Sugar Ray · 2005

53 min · 15 tracks · funk metal

A breezy blend of alternative rock and catchy pop hooks, capturing the essence of late '90s radio hits.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fly — As one of Sugar Ray's most recognizable songs, 'Fly' blends laid-back melodies with a catchy chorus, epitomizing the band's transition to mainstream pop success.
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    Every Morning — 'Every Morning' captures the essence of summer vibes and youthful romance, showcasing Sugar Ray's signature sound that resonated widely on radio stations.
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    Someday — 'Someday' reflects a more introspective side of the band while maintaining their melodic appeal, making it a staple on playlists and furthering their commercial success.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • upbeat tunes for sunny days
  • catchy sing-alongs with friends
  • laid-back vibes for road trips
  • steady pacing for casual listening

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of deep introspection
  • prefer experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2005, Sugar Ray was shifting gears with 'The Best of Sugar Ray', a compilation that encapsulates their mainstream success following their breakthrough album 'Floored' in 1997. This collection marked a retrospective phase for the band, showcasing their evolution from funk metal roots to a softer, more radio-friendly sound that dominated the charts in the late '90s and early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
311· Sublime· No Doubt

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 4:53
  • 4 Someday 4:04
  • 5 Under the Sun 3:22
  • 6 Every Morning 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

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