An attempt to explain what made Sublime so great

When I put on Sublime, it's because I want that "Sublime" mood.  It's care-free and entirely compassionate at once.  It has that serious sound of revolution at times and sometimes it was about "being drunk by noon (but that's ok.)"  They blended everything the better parts of California are about tastefully.  

Often, when white artists try to venture into black musical territory they sounded corny or contrived.  When Sublime did it, it felt right.  There could be a line about shooting a gat or a phrase with a Jamaican accent and you wouldn't question it.  This probably has to do with them  growing up in Long Beach, unafraid of cholos, thugs or what have you.  They were just one of the boys.  There was no racial divide.  

And, of course, there is something about Bradley's voice.  So direct and heartfelt. It seems he didn't have to jump to the notes he has singing, but rather they were just there, waiting to be sung.  I love looking at pictures of him singing because sometimes you can see that emotion all over his face and in his body. 

Bud and Eric were an awesome rhythm section that flowed naturally and never sounded boring.

There is music that I never get tired of, but not much.  Sublime is one of the few, along with The Beatles.  

Sublime reminds me of hopping on a skateboard and just going for it.  Going to a party and having a hell of a good time.  Letting my heart run free without being afraid of where it may go.