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311 – Soundsystem Album Lyrics

311 · 1999
Alternative

"Soundsystem" finds 311 at their most eclectic and experimental, blending their signature reggae-rock foundation with heavy doses of hip-hop, funk, and electronic elements across an ambitious 68-track collection. The album pulses with infectious grooves and Nick Hexum's melodic vocals trading off with SA Martinez's rapid-fire rap delivery, creating a party atmosphere that feels both laid-back and energizing. Standout moments like the anthemic "Come Original" showcase the band's philosophy of authenticity over a driving beat that seamlessly merges rock guitars with hip-hop rhythms. The sheer scope of the album allows 311 to explore every corner of their sound, from heavy, distorted jams to sunny reggae interludes, making it feel like a comprehensive statement of their genre-blending approach at the height of late-'90s alternative rock.

Tracklist

1 Freeze Time
2 Come Original
3 Large in the Margin
4 Flowing
5 Can’t Fade Me
6 Life’s Not a Race
7 Strong All Along
8 Sever
9 Eons
10 Evolution
11 Leaving Babylon
12 Mindspin
13 Livin’ & Rockin’