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"Music" is just that. From the reggae hook at the beginning of "Welcome" to the body-slam beats of "Freak Out", "Fat Chance" and "Feels so Good", this album is the all-time party record. I went to see these guys in early 94 at a tiny club in Santa Barbara with Sublime... the show burned my ears off.

Stop criticizing 311s newer albums. Just accept that all good bands want to evolve their sound, try new things, experiment. All bands get bored doing the SAME THING. Even Metallica got bored. Just get down on your knees and thank the Music gods that 311 made this album at all.


This has to be the best debut album I've ever heard!   June 16, 2001
 6 out of 7 found this review helpful

Unfortunately for me, I didn't hear of 311 until 1996, when "Down" hit radio stations across America. I bought that CD (the self-titled) and have since become obsessed with 311! They are the most positive band I've ever had the pleasure of listening to...I recently purchased Music and fell in love with the CD. It's great from start to finish, it has a little bit of everything on it and I love it. With a lot of reggae sounds on the CD, it reminds me a lot of Sublime's style of music, only much much better. There is no comparison when it comes to 311, as P-Nut once said, "We aren't an alternative band. We're THE alternative band." And that is so true, people ask what kind of music they play but there isn't really a category for the pure brilliance that Nick and the guys pump out on each CD. The lyrics speak to you, especially in this CD. "Visit", "Welcome", "Nix Hex", "Plain", "Feels so Good", and "Do You Right" are a few of the best songs 311 has put out there throughout their entire career. Buying this CD is an excellent way to taste of what 311 has to offer. Music was the last CD by 311 that I have bought, and when I listen to it I can hear how they have since evolved and matured into who they are now, though there wasn't much room for maturing with this band. Starting with this CD, they have one of the most developed sounds, and it only gets better as they get older and come out with more CDs. I can't wait for From Chaos to hit the shelves, I'll be the first in line. Buy this CD, you won't be disappointed if you like GREAT MUSIC!


should be called "DAMN GOOD MUSIC," not "MUSIC"   May 22, 2001
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

after releasing three albums ("hydroponic," "unity," and "dammit!") on an independent label, "music" was released on capricorn records in 1993. "music" marks the first full length album that was produced by three eleven as we know them now (nicholas hexum, timothy mahoney, douglas martinez, chad sexton, and aaron wills). as other reviewers pointed out, "music" is an amalgamation, or fusion, of several different genres of music, including rock, hip hop, dancehall reggae, and funk. through this fusion, three eleven in essence gave birth to their own genre of music, a sound that absolutely no one can imitate (successfully). in "music," three eleven mastered this new sound and gave us a taste of what was to come in future albums (like "grassroots" and the self-titled album). every single song on "music" is outstanding, and you can easily tell that the group poured their heart and soul into them, along with their blood, sweat, and tears. "welcome" is a beautiful introduction to the new sound i was mentioning earlier, which includes a smooth reggae intro and outro. tracks such as "freak out," "visit," "feels so good," and "f**k the bullsh*t" are hard, fast, and pumping tunes that display the band's true artistic and musical talent. as for recurring themes and motifs, you will find plenty. the group marks their advocacy of togetherness and understanding in the song "unity." lead singer nick hexum sings, "my bros are down for the unity, three eleven is down for the unity, unanimity of the unity, that's right." the song shuns all racist and hateful institutions and pleads the world for togetherness. another theme that recurrs throughout "music" is cannabis. the group openly supports the cannabis plant and its recreational use, as well as medical. in songs such as "hydroponic" and "my stoney baby," three eleven jams about cannabis and displays its ability to inspire highly creative and beautiful music. finally, something that the group stresses throughout this album, as well as their following albums, is originality. from "f**k the bullsh*t" on "music" to "come original" on "soundsystem," three eleven has been urging the music community to be original in writing music from day one. the band encourages innovation, while discouraging immitation, and they themselves stand as prime examples of this. overall, the music and lyrics in this album are beautifully written, and anyone can appreciate this. i don't have enough space to rave about this album as much as i'd like, so it'll have to end here. here are some last words: don't think, just buy it. peace.