Until the Sun Explodes
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| Released | June 12, 2026 | |||
| Length | 57:01 | |||
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| Producer | Jon Joseph | |||
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Until the Sun Explodes is the fourth and final studio album by American ska punk band Sublime. It was released on June 12, 2026, through Atlantic Records and Sublime Recordings.[1] It is their first studio album in 30 years following their self-titled third album in 1996, as well as their first to feature singer and guitarist Jakob Nowell, replacing his father Bradley, who died in 1996.[2]
Production
[edit]In March 2025, Sublime announced they were working on a fourth album with Travis Barker producing.[3]
Jakob Nowell has stated that although the self-titled album is "the last Sublime record that will ever be made", Until the Sun Explodes serves as "a tribute to the expansive works of the band" and "an acknowledgment for all that my father has done for me my entire life, and most importantly it is a thank you."[1]
Critical reception
[edit]| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 53/100[4] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| The Arts Desk | [6] |
| Distorted Sound | 9/10[7] |
| Kerrang! | 2/5[8] |
| Paste | C–[9] |
| Pitchfork | 4.7/10[10] |
| Spectrum Culture | 44%[11] |
| Sputnikmusic | 3.5/5[12] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Until the Sun Explodes received "mixed or average reviews" based on a weighted average score of 53 out of 100 from 5 critic scores.[4]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Jakob Nowell, Bud Gaugh, Eric Wilson, Jon Joseph, and Zane Vandevort, with additional writers noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ensenada" | 2:34 | |
| 2. | "Wizard" | 1:59 | |
| 3. | "Can't Miss You" | 2:32 | |
| 4. | "Backwards" (featuring Fidlar) | Zac Carper | 3:24 |
| 5. | "Maybe Partying Will Help... Pt. 1" | 1:50 | |
| 6. | "Favorite Song" (featuring Skegss) | Skegss | 2:51 |
| 7. | "Personal Hell" | 2:04 | |
| 8. | "F.T.R." | 3:04 | |
| 9. | "Evil Men" | 3:10 | |
| 10. | "Trey's Song" (featuring H.R.) | Willard Pangborn | 3:34 |
| 11. | "Casino Taormina" | Josh Freshy | 3:08 |
| 12. | "The Problem with That Is It Makes Me Stoked..." | 1:18 | |
| 13. | "Gangstalker" | 2:34 | |
| 14. | "Figueroa" | 4:13 | |
| 15. | "Froggy" | 2:46 | |
| 16. | "Come Correct" (featuring G. Love & Special Sauce) | Garrett Dutton | 4:05 |
| 17. | "What For" | 2:23 | |
| 18. | "247-369" (featuring Pennywise) | Fletcher Dragge | 1:52 |
| 19. | "Maybe Partying Will Help... Pt. 2" | 0:35 | |
| 20. | "Maybe Partying Will Help... Pt. 3" | 0:32 | |
| 21. | "Until the Sun Explodes" | 2:58 | |
| 22. | "Thanx Again" | 3:35 | |
| Total length: | 57:01 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Credits are adapted from Tidal.[13]
Sublime
[edit]- Bud Gaugh – drums (tracks 1–10, 12–22), spoken voice (5, 19, 20)
- Jakob Nowell – vocals (all tracks), acoustic guitar (9, 11)
- Eric Wilson – bass (1–10, 12–22), spoken voice (5, 19, 20)
Additional contributors
[edit]- Jon Joseph – production, mixing (all tracks); Mellotron (1, 2), acoustic guitar (1), guitar (4, 22); background vocals, percussion (4); synthesizer (8, 14), trumpet (10, 16), organ (16), vibraphone (22)
- Nathan Cimino – engineering (all tracks), percussion (21)
- Dale Becker – mastering
- Katie Harvey – mastering
- Adam Burt – mastering assistance
- Zane Vandevort – guitar (1–15, 17–21), background vocals (4), spoken voice (22)
- DJ Product – scratching (1–10, 13–17, 21, 22)
- Tim Wu – baritone saxophone (1, 15), flute (14, 16)
- Kegn Venegas – mastering assistance (1)
- Fidlar – vocals (4)
- Trey Pangborn – guitar (5, 7, 10, 12, 13, 17, 21)
- Miguel Happoldt – spoken voice (5)
- Mike Watt – spoken voice (5)
- Skegss – vocals (6)
- H.R. – vocals (10)
- David Jolly – spoken voice (12)
- Jackson Wetherbee – spoken voice (12)
- Wesley Etienne – trombone (13)
- G. Love – vocals (16)
- Pennywise – vocals (18)
- Fletcher Dragge – guitar (18)
- Derek Gordon – spoken voice (19, 20)
- Jim Nowell – spoken voice (19, 20)
- Kevin Zinger – spoken voice (19, 20)
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[14] | 81 |
| Japanese Download Albums (Billboard Japan)[15] | 60 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[16] | 34 |
| Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[17] | 51 |
| UK Albums Sales (OCC)[18] | 36 |
| US Billboard 200[19] | 19 |
| US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[20] | 4 |
References
[edit]- 1 2 @sublime (March 25, 2026). "Sublime on X" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ Hiatt, Brian (March 25, 2026). "Inside Sublime's Until the Sun Explodes, Their First New Album Since 1996". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
- ↑ Hiatt, Brian (2025-03-26). "Sublime Are Working on Their First New Album Since 1996 -- With Help From Travis Barker". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- 1 2 "Until The Sun Explodes by Sublime Reviews and Tracks - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
- ↑ Thomas, Fred. "Sublime: Until the Sun Explodes Tracks & Reviews". AllMusic. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
- ↑ Keita, Ibi (June 17, 2026). "Sublime prove Long Beach's spirit still burns bright with 'Until the Sun Explodes'". The Arts Desk. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ Cosgrove, Jo (June 16, 2026). "Album Review: Until The Sun Explodes - Sublime". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ Butler-Terry, Jack (June 12, 2026). "Album review: Sublime – Until The Sun Explodes". Kerrang!. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ Epstein-Gross, Casey (June 22, 2026). "Sublime, 'Until the Sun Explodes' Album Review". Paste. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ Sartini Garner, Sadie (June 15, 2026). "Sublime: Until the Sun Explodes Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ Lyng, Eoghan (July 1, 2026). "Sublime: Until the Sun Explodes". Spectrum Culture. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Stanciu, Raul (June 16, 2026). "Review: Sublime - Until the Sun Explodes". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Until The Sun Explodes / Sublime / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ↑ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 22 June 2026". The ARIA Report. No. 1894. Australian Recording Industry Association. June 22, 2026. p. 6.
- ↑ "Billboard Japan Top Download Albums – Week of June 17, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Top 40 Albums". Recorded Music NZ. June 19, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 19/6/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Albums Sales Chart: 19 June 2026 – 25 June 2026". Official Charts. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Sublime Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Sublime Chart History: Top Rock & Alternative Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Until the Sun Explodes at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
