{"id":2700,"date":"2026-06-16T15:05:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T15:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siderpress.oceansideschools.org\/?p=2700"},"modified":"2026-06-16T15:18:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T15:18:16","slug":"album-review-sublime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siderpress.oceansideschools.org\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/album-review-sublime\/","title":{"rendered":"Album Review: Sublime"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

by Logan Bowe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This past Friday, Sublime released their first album in 30 years. The 22 track album blends a mix of Ska, Alternative Rock, Punk and countless other snippets of genres that highlights all aspects of the band\u2019s talents and raw ability. I set out with my good friend Sam to listen through the album and give our best review of each song. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Ensenada”: The first single to come out for the album, this song really touches on the vibes of 90\u2019s sublime while giving a fresh taste of Jake\u2019s similar yet distinct vocals. The song harps on the raunchy troupes reminiscent of Bradley\u2019s lyricism 10\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Wizard”: The storytelling in this one is one of the best in the album, and the words are very fun and memorable. There\u2019s also a sick guitar part and a section with lots of echo and a change in vocals that definitely work in the song’s favor. 8\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Can\u2019t Miss You”: The song with the worst transitions in the album; however the song itself is pretty good. It was one of the original singles released and was notably me and Sam\u2019s least favorite of them, but it has certainly grown on us (which may be unfair to the songs that haven\u2019t had a chance to grow on us but that\u2019s ok). I think it\u2019s a good song if you look past a few of the “annoying” parts. 7\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Backwards”: Classic Sublime Ska vibes, with a collaboration with Zac Carper that gives the flair of multiple genres while emphasizing the speedy vocals of both singers. This song is definitely whiplash-inducing, but with Sublime that\u2019s never a bad thing. 6\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Maybe Partying Will Help\u2026 pt.1”: An interlude that seemingly spoke on Bradley and his struggles with addiction and partying with some ethereal vocals and a simple backing instrumental that highlights the spoken words even more. A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n

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“Favorite Song”: A slower song, more filled with story and bleak emotion than typical for the band. The vocals are shared by Jake and Skeggz, with the latter\u2019s voice particularly distinct and gravelly which adds a level of sincerity as they discuss the struggles of substance addiction. 10\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Personal Hell”: Another classic Sublime vibe, the tempo similar to Backwards and fitting for the song, although the vocals feel a bit off on this song. There\u2019s more of a sing-songy speaking vibe than actual singing at some parts, but the general feeling is definitely Sublime and you can\u2019t go wrong with that. 6\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“F.T.R.”: A slower, almost country feeling to this one. The more consistent tempo is certainly calming for sublime, although the vocal gunshots sung by Jake can be a bit jarring and some of the lyrics feel a tad corny compared to their typical songs (although that may be caused by this song being one of the few songs sung with proper diction). 7\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Evil Men”: A slower acoustic beginning (which I personally wasn\u2019t a big fan of) leads into a song with a pretty good message, one of my favorite songs lyric-wise on the album, but relatively similar to the instrumental of a lot of other songs on this album. As Jake himself says \u201cI can do better\u201d not his best, but pretty good. 6\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Trey\u2019s Song”: Same intro as Ensenada with a slightly different tempo, the song itself is pretty different from Ensenada. His growling scared me and my listening partner Sam, so that\u2019s worth noting. However, random noises are part of the Sublime charm. This song goes big on weird voices and noises. Interesting song, I enjoyed 7\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Casino Toarmina”: Totally different vibes from Sublime, I think it sits as one of my favorites and has a lot of power as a love ballad. The emotion in his voice and the stripped acoustics definitely feel like a breath of fresh air and a welcome part of the album.\u00a0 9\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Problem With That Is It Makes Me Stoked”: Another interlude, this album seems to center heavy on the history of Sublime while also acknowledging the issues that came from the vibes and lifestyle they promoted. N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Gangstalker”: Another single released before the album, and a storyline similar to that of Date Rape<\/em>, The storytelling and vibes of this song are unlike any other on the album. Another distinct addition is the classic Sublime Trombone that adds layers of Ska that simply can\u2019t be matched. One of my favorites of the album, and definitely a big recommendation if you\u2019re trying to get something similar to classic Sublime. 10\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Figueroa”: An interesting song lyrically, this song similarly suffers from being one of the more audible songs when it comes to lyrics. A slow vibe, one of the slower tempos for a full song on the album, I think this song can definitely become a classic for the band but It\u2019ll take a while to get over the weird noises and words in this one. 8\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Froggy”: In spite of the wonderful name, this song has a pretty meaningful story behind it and the song feels very on brand for the vibe brought about this album by the interludes included across the album. This is a personal favorite of mine on the album despite one of the worst transitions in the album midway through the song. 9\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Come Correct”: A very different vibe from the rest of the album, You can feel the effect of collaborators G. Love and Special Sauce. \u201cMiracle Druuuuuuuuuug\u201d also scared me and my friend Sam while listening. There’s autotune, powerful drums, and unique vocals from the collaborators. I honestly grew from disliking it to really appreciating it by the end of the song. The trumpets with mutes are a beautiful touch. I will certainly be checking out G. Love and Special Sauce after this. Masterpiece, one of the best on the album by far. 10\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“What For”: A melancholy feeling to start, straight into a big ska love ballad that changes tempo quickly and sporadically. One of the funniest songs lyrically as well, with random parts of speaking and ridiculous lyrics. Not a great song honestly, but one I will definitely listen to more as it makes me laugh. 7\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“247-369”: A song that goes straight into an aggressive vibe, with a sort of psychedelic feeling that I assume to be credited to collaborator Pennywise. Also weird screaming at the end definitely has a weird vibe, but a fun song overall. However it departs from normal Sublime that I personally don\u2019t prefer, hence it being rated the lowest on the album. 5\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Maybe Partying Will Help\u2026 pt.2&3”: Slightly more upbeat than the first, the interlude definitely feels weirder but it still gets across the general idea of the first. A very interesting interlude, not entirely sure what the thought was behind this. N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Until The Sun Explodes”: The title track and another single released before the album, this song is mutually me and Sam\u2019s favorite of the album. The replayability, the ease of singing along, the instrumental and the vocals all have exactly what you\u2019d look for in a summer song that also feels personal to the singer. The vibe can certainly feel deep and almost depressing at times, but the song itself never drags nor does it force the listener to feel sad. One of my favorite songs of all time, I recommend that if you can only listen to one song on the album you should listen to this one. 10\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Thanx Again”: The final song of the album, and it\u2019s less of a song and more of a spoken word thanks to everyone involved in the production of the album. It really is a beautiful and touching acknowledgment to everyone involved in the album. Honestly a beautiful and funny finale to a very solid album that certainly brings back the love and vibes that everyone has for Sublime and Bradley, Rest in Peace to the legendary frontman of an iconic band that shaped the 90\u2019s. N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall Ranking: 135\/170 = 79\/100<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favorite Song: “Until The Sun Explodes”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Least Favorite Song: “247-369”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such a good album. I think the common consensus between Sam and I is that the album has a few highlight songs, but relatively the album itself has no \u201clow-lights\u201d and sits relatively in the middle: Inoffensive and at times a little repetitive. However, the songs themselves (especially the collaborations) stand as unique tracks in the Sublime Zeitgeist and the album is a testament to Jakob\u2019s passion for music and love for his father. I absolutely recommend you check it out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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