Nothing can pump you up for a session as much as music. Here are some examples of music that helps pump me up so that I am smacking the lip with all the force in my blood. Other albums are great to just chill after chasing barrels or a long walk up the cliff at Black's. Albums are designated as either PUMP, CHILL, or PUMP/CHILL

Slightly Stoopid--Slightly Stoopid<==Click to read more, listen to sound samples, or to buy!
PUMP/CHILL Great for driving home after pumping down the line all day. Funky reggae and angsty punk abound on this album.



Slightly Stoopid--Longest Barrel Ride<==Click to read more, listen to sound samples, or to buy!
PUMP/CHILL This album is my favorite of all time. It is made up of great roots-style reggae and melodic punk. It also contains great harmonies. It is very professionally done. The perfect hybrid album.



Slightly Stoopid=Live & Direct-Acoustic Roots<==Click to read more, listen to sound samples, or to buy!
CHILL This is a good album to relax to. It has new songs, including the gem "Ain't no Prophet" as well as acoustic versions of songs from "Longest Barrel Ride". Has a Guns n Roses cover and assorted other reggae covers, which are great.

40 Oz. to Freedom <==Click to read more, listen to sound samples, or to buy!
PUMP/CHILL A lot of people bought the self-titled Sublime CD, liked it, and slowly forgot about the band. That is not their best album. This is. It is more raw and focuses more on songwriting than catchy beats. Contains covers of bands from The Descendents to Grateful Dead.

Give'n It<==Click to read more, listen to sound samples, or to buy!
CHILL Very nice CD, sounds a lot like Sublime... Check it out and dig into it.
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