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 During their somewhat brief time together,
California’s Sublime had built up quite a reputation and following
thanks largely to their infectious brand of ska-punk and good time
vibes.
Sadly, not long before their eponymous breakthrough album was unleashed
on the masses, lead singer Bradley Nowell overdosed, and never lived to
saw the fruits of his labour come to fruition.
Whilst the original release of ‘Sublime’ was a big success, chock full
of funky, groove infested reggae-rock, the album that was released out
into the world and the album that Nowell, heart and soul of Sublime, had
in his head were two completely different things.
This month, Geffen Records release ‘Sublime’, the 10th anniversary,
double disc deluxe version, using Nowell’s original vision entirely as
their blueprint.
Disc one is an enhanced version of the original album, with ‘Trenchtown
Rock’, a track that Nowell originally wanted to start the album before
it was removed altogether being put back in its rightful place, and the
popular ‘Doin’ Time’ being rehashed with Nowell’s original lyrics and
vocals.
The disc contains other Sublime favourites such as the dark, dub-tinged
hit ‘What I Got’ and ‘Wrong Way’.
Meanwhile, disc two plays host to a number of alternate versions,
acoustic renditions and remixes, not all of which are entirely
necessary.
For whilst acoustic versions of ‘Saw Red’ and ‘Zimbabwe’ make for
enjoyable listening and an alternate version of ‘What I Got’ is pleasant
enough, you can’t help but feel that the addition of three separate
remixes of ‘Doin’ Time’ are just there to simply fill the space.
The Sublime 10th Anniversary edition is perhaps a must for hardcore
Sublime fans. For everyone else however, your money is probably best
spent on their 1999 ‘Greatest Hits’ release, containing several cuts
from ‘Sublime’, plus more besides.
Recommended Links:
http://sublimespot.com/sublime - Sublime info @
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