In anticipation for the Slightly Stoopid show this Saturday night, I commenced a week-long listening session of the Stoopid catalog along with their influences: Horace Andy (Dub), Bob Marley (Reggae), Sublime (Punk-Rock-Reggae-Ska-Dub). Isn't it great to rediscover how awesome a band is, when you had essentially forgotten about them for the last 5 years? I don't think I've even really thought about Sublime since college (with the exception of some of their songs popping up on a summer mix at a lakehouse)...what a shame.
Sublime epitomizes Summer partying. I mean reggae-infused rock just sounds better when it's hot outside...and you have a cold beverage in your hand...and you're in the pool...and you're telling your square neighbor, O'Dowd do go F himself. F O'Dowd! Hey O'Dowd, you can't fight against the youth, cuz we're strong, them are rude rude people!
Which brings us to this week's SOTW: Badfish
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmadSGJCzo8
This is one of my favorite Sublime songs. This song makes me regret growing up in a landlocked suburb because of the carefree domination displayed at this beach party. It incorporates all things awesome and rad.
Although Sublime is no more (Bradley Nowell died in 1996), Slightly Stoopid carries on the tradition and attitude through the Silverback record label. Shout out to Chris for living the dream. See you guys at the show this Saturday.
Hope you Dig,
JZ
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