What is Badfish slang for?
It is suggested that the term Badfish is slang for a heroin user who gets someone else hooked on the drug, or a heroin addict, and the song is described as being an anti-drug song to the scene that Sublime frequented early on, or as being written about Nowell’s drug addiction. It’s a desperate cry for help, using surfing and the ocean as a metaphor for heroin addiction. If I remember correctly, “badfish” itself refers to a heroin user, particularly someone who not only struggles with addiction, but also lures others into it.
Is Badfish a cover?
As a child of the ’90s, much like myself, the mention of Sublime undoubtedly stirs nostalgic emotions. For those who cherish Sublime’s musical journey, the name Badfish is likely familiar as the esteemed cover band that has faithfully preserved Bradley Nowell’s creations over the years. Badfish, a Sublime tribute band, is celebrating its 25th anniversary and releasing original music. The band formed in 2001 at the University of Rhode Island due to a shared love of Sublime’s music.Badfish, named after one of the band’s most famous songs, formed when members Joel Hanks on bass and Scott Begin on drums conceived the idea to put on a Sublime tribute show during their time in college at the University of Rhode Island in 2001.
Is Badfish reggae?
Sublime – Badfish [Ska/Reggae/Rock] Musical style and influences. Sublime was one of the most popular bands of the third wave of ska, specifically characterized as ska punk. Sublime often combined punk rock and hardcore punk with hip hop, heavy metal, dancehall, reggae, ska, funk, and surf music.