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Longest Barrel Ride

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This album should be owned by anyone who likes reggae.

Beautiful melodies float in and out, track after track. Miles, the lead singer, was good friends with Brad from Sublime, and you can definitely feel his influence in this album. It's hard for me to say this, but I think that this band is even better than Sublime. They have more of a roots sound to them, their harmonies are way tighter, and the percussion is ten times better(in my opinion, unimaginative percussion was Sublime's biggest setback). There is more to this album than reggae. They have solid punk with angst-driven guitar riffs that'll make you want to tear your hair out. They also have some nice instrumental songs that are blended together nicely in the first half of the album. BUY THIS ALBUM

So you've listened to all of your Sublime CDs to death. You still love it, but you want something new that gives you the same vibe. That's when you discover Slightly Stoopid, a band that upon first listen sounds like they're a lesser Sublime. You listen to "Longest Barrel Ride" a few more times however, and discover that this music grows on you more and more with each listen. Eventually, you realize that this band is similar to Sublime, but very much brings something new to the table. Sounds range from mellow ("Castles Made of Sand") to straight up punk ("Johnny Law," strangely enough the next track). You'll be amazed by this band the more you listen to this CD. Other great tracks include "Struggler", "Too Little Too Late", "Mr. Music", and "Living Dread." Well, really they're all pretty good. Also worth checking out is "Live and Direct: Acoustic Roots." It would be difficult for me to pick a favorite between the two. The band's latest release "Everything You Need" is also good, but it's a step down from the band's previous work, only because they went in a rappier direction, which frankly doesn't work as well for me. Also that one borders on over-produced, where this one has a raw quality, even if it isn't a live release.

I found out about Slightly Stoopid, when after being a Sublime fan for years I was yearning for the style that they had started and left open for someone else to finish. Slightly Stoopid steps in and does this with flying colors. Not to be dismissed as a "Sublime ... BAND", Kyle and Miles take the sound of a culture, namely So-Cal Surf & Skate, and lead us into a new legacy of amazing music. With songs like "Castles Made Of Sand", "Struggler", and "Mr. Music" you can see that Bradley left them with the feel for the style. Then takes songs like "Johnny Law", and "Ese Loco" you feel the PUnk roots that get you up and moving. A staple in any fan of good music's collection.

This cd is so easy to reccomend to raggae fans, as well as anyone who enjoys good music. Slightly Stoopid is good chilling music, very easy and pleasent to listen to. It never really gets real loud, though on some of the songs the bass is over powering at times.

Longest Barrel Ride is the best Slightly Stoopid cd there is, and it's the cd to pick up if you want to start listening to this terrific band. I'd say this is close to the quality of Sublime, and maybe even better because it's not well known, and for most of the people when they first hear this music they always ask me who it is. I've spread the word of Slightly Stoopid to many of my freinds, and they all love it.

Slightly Stoopid is anything but stupid. These talented and young musicians have really impressed me with this album. If you like variety, this album will definitely give it to you. There are smooth dub reggae songs that just spontaneously burst into raging metal punk whatever you want to call it. Slightly Stoopid was signed onto Skunk records by late Bradley Nowell of Sublime. Its obvious where Slightly's inspirations came from: Sublime, Bob Marley, etc. If you get this album, I assure you, you WILL NOT be disappointed. Try seeing them live! Even better!

This is an awesome CD, as other reviewers have mentioned, they are a dub/reggae/punk band from San Diego. Brad Nowell signed them to the Skunk Label. These guys are awesome, and this CD is great!

These guys will blow you away. The next best thing to sublime. Dont pass it up. Songs like Johnny Law and To little To late will pump you up and ones like Struggler will slow you down. A couple of different sounds on one album. Even a white boy from upper middle class America can love this album

We had this group play at our fraternity house. They were incredible. It is easy listening music, a sublime kind of sound. Anyone would enjoy this CD.

Slightly Stoopid out of Ocean Beach, San Diego CA. They Mix Reggae,Metal,Ska,Punk,Hip Hop and Dub music better than any band that is still around today. Signed to Skunk Records by the late Bradley of Sublime who saw how talented this band was at a young age. There 2nd album the Longest Barrel Ride shows Slightly Stoopid's versatility. Ese Loco a song that mixes Slow Reggae with fast Punk is one of my favorites. While Mr. Music is a mellow Reggae toon for any mood you are in. The song slightly Stoopid is a Metal song that makes you want to skate or surf or whatever. This is a bitchin cd, it is one that doesn't leave my stereo often. If Slightly Stoopid ever comes to your home town I would suggest you see them because they are even better live. This is a band that is getting bigger and in my opinion will blow up soon so pick up the cd now before they do. And go check them live

The first time I saw slightly stoopid was in 2000 at the Cocodrie in san francisco. I didn't know who slightly stoopid was at the time either- but after hearing "Too Little, Too Late" I was hooked. I remember thinking "DAMN! This is the sound I've been looking for.
Slightly Stoopid was the first band I ever went to see by myself. I was working in san francisco and just happened to pick up the SF Weekly and noticed that SS was playing that night.. I was stoked.
well long story short - This band rocks. This CD will be a classic. If you ever get the chance- check out this band live...
If you like punk-metal-reggae-rap-surf music stylee.. buy this cd.

KYLE is so sweet... he always throws down water to the fans on most shows..