AboutMatt Maguire Expertise I am new to allexperts, but have plenty of knowledge and experience in the realm of Sublime. Guarantee: you will receive an answer within 2 days of posting the question -- I have no feedback so far and would like to build some.
I can answer most questions about the band, the significance of the lyrics, the show dates,
the unreleased albums and tracks, misinformation, and, above all, I am an expert on their
influences and related music.
Experience I have been a huge fan for 14 years, I ran a server which distributed Sublime's live and unreleased music 24/7 for 4 years, I have answered questions about the band daily for years on their old website, and I know some of the largest collectors in the world. I created the 5 CD bootleg "Rewind Selector" which documents the influences of Sublime and was the topic of a Spin Magazine interview.
Education/Credentials I did not study music in college, but I majored in English, so I can write a clear response. I worked as a research assistant in the past, so I have skills in research if I need to figure out an answer.
Past/Present Clients Sublime fans aren't my clients, but I have distributed swag and rare tracks to all those who want them for years at no cost.
Expert: Matt Maguire Date: 6/25/2007 Subject: Smilin'
Question Hey I found this song called "Smilin" on limewire which im 90% sure is Brad and maybe someone else. Im just wondering if youve got any info on what year it was recorded, the lyrics, or if its actually bradley. any info at all would really help. if you havent heard the song yet, go to www.myspace.com/sublimeslowride and it will be there
Answer Mary --
"Smilin'" is by Citizen King who wrote the song you may know "I've Seen Better Days". It is in no way associated with Sublime, despite what that Myspace and other sources of misinformation say. I promise. Please tell him that is not Sublime so this common misunderstanding is not spread.
"Me and My Drugs" is another mislabeled song that is not Brad or Sublime.
I hope that helps and if you have any other questions, shoot them my way.
Matt
