Sublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends

Sublime | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 17, 1998)
• Original Release Date: November 17, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mca
• ASIN: B00000FCDG
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
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Media Type: CD
Artist: SUBLIME
Title: ACOUSTIC-BRADLEY NOWELL & FRIE
Street Release Date: 11/17/1998
Domestic
Genre: ROCK/POP

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the last documents we will see from the great Bradley Nowell., January 15, 2006

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over and under - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends (Audio CD)

Let's face it: Sublime had charisma; they had energy; they had it all, but they weren't exactly the tightest band when it came to their live shows. Not that it mattered; Sublime's performances depended upon many things: energy; spontanaeity; and, ultimately, what their audiences gave them in return. But even then, those things didn't elevate the shows to godly heights. Sometimes... well, more than sometimes, Brad was simply off his nut, and all the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't tighten things up as they should have been.

But it doesn't matter now, does it?

Listening to this cd is the musical equivalent of hanging out at a laid back party, having a beer and a b**g-hit, chillin' with your buddies and groovin' to some sweet music brought to you courtesy Bradley Nowell, one of the greater songwriters of the last twenty years. While it's incredibly rich on atmosphere, Brad doesn't exactly nail it in every song. A lot of the time it sounds as though he's already had more to drink or smoke than you have, but hey, again, it doesn't matter, because these last few records from Sublime will serve as the final documents of a superbly brilliant songwriter, the likes of which we won't see again for some time.

Nowell wrote from the heart and he sang his heart at every step. Few singers have shown themselves to be as emotionally direct or as honest as he had been. He wasn't overly preoccupied with finger pointing or rooting out hypocrites as lesser songwriters are apt to do. He was genuine, and he wasn't afraid to wear it on his sleeve, flaws and all.

Bye, Brad.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This CD captures the raw intensity of the late Brad Nowell, November 20, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Sublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends (Audio CD)

I am a long time listener of sublime, and I greatly enjoyed this album. Sublime for years has been well known for its ability to mix a wide variety of styles. This CD captures the laid back acoustic songs that were only hinted in previous albums. It shows the raw power that Bradley held, and once again shows us that Bradleys death was truly a tragic one. This album also delivers a new look at some old favorites such as "Don't Push", and "Wrong Way". I would recommend this album to any fan of sublime, or anyone who has a love for good music. Through this album, Brad lives on.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars better than sex, January 21, 2002

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bobby di Blasio (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sublime Acoustic: Bradley Nowell & Friends (Audio CD)

Listenin to this album makes me realize that on most occasions I think id rather listen to brad and his guitar than have sex.. i dont know if that makes me weird but i wouldnt say it if it wasnt true...SO BUY IT!! Even when hes drunk out of his mind hes still a genius! Saw Red, Boss dj, Mary, This train, Dont push, Freeway Time, and of course pool shark are all legendary trax..