Sublime - Hope Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'Hope'?

   The song 'Hope' was originally written by Descendents lead singer Milo Aukerman. Sublime later covered this song for their debut album '40oz. to Freedom'. The lyrics are credited to John Woloschuk due to a conflation with another unrelated track.

2. What genre of music is 'Hope' by Sublime?

   'Hope' by Sublime is categorized as a ska punk song. It blends elements of punk rock with influences from Jamaican music such as ska and reggae, which aligns with the overall style of the '40oz. to Freedom' album.

3. On which Sublime album is the song 'Hope' featured?

   The song 'Hope' is featured on Sublime's debut studio album '40oz. to Freedom', which was originally released on June 1, 1992, by Skunk Records and later reissued by MCA.

4. What was unique about the recording process of '40oz. to Freedom'?

   '40oz. to Freedom' was recorded in a studio at California State University, Dominguez Hills, where the band snuck in at night. They managed to get an estimated $30,000 worth of studio time for free by recording secretly to avoid being caught by security.

5. How did '40oz. to Freedom' perform commercially?

   '40oz. to Freedom' initially received mixed reviews but gained commercial success over time, eventually selling over two million copies in the US. It became one of the highest-selling independently released albums of all time and received a Multi-Platinum certification by the RIAA.