Until the Sun Explodes

Until the Sun Explodes
Studio album by
Sublime
ReleasedJune 12, 2026 (2026-06-12)
Length57:01
Labels
ProducerJon Joseph
Sublime chronology
Everything Under the Sun
(2006)		 Until the Sun Explodes
(2026)
Singles from Until the Sun Explodes
  1. "Ensenada"
    Released: July 18, 2025
  2. "Until the Sun Explodes"
    Released: March 25, 2026
  3. "Can't Miss You"
    Released: May 15, 2026
  4. "Gangstalker"
    Released: May 29, 2026

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. 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.

Production

In March 2025, Sublime announced they were working on a fourth album with Travis Barker producing.

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."

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic53/100
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStar
The Arts DeskStarStarStarStar
Distorted Sound9/10
Kerrang!2/5
PasteC−
Pitchfork4.7/10
Spectrum Culture44%
Sputnikmusic3.5/5

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.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jakob Nowell, Bud Gaugh, Eric Wilson, Jon Joseph, and Zane Vandevort, with additional writers noted.

Until the Sun Explodes track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Ensenada" 2:34
2."Wizard" 1:59
3."Can't Miss You" 2:32
4."Backwards" (featuring Fidlar)Zac Carper3:24
5."Maybe Partying Will Help... Pt. 1" 1:50
6."Favorite Song" (featuring Skegss)Skegss2:51
7."Personal Hell" 2:04
8."F.T.R." 3:04
9."Evil Men" 3:10
10."Trey's Song" (featuring H.R.)Willard Pangborn3:34
11."Casino Taormina"Josh Freshy3:08
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 Dutton4:05
17."What For" 2:23
18."247-369" (featuring Pennywise)Fletcher Dragge1:52
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

Credits are adapted from Tidal.

Sublime

Additional contributors

Charts

Chart performance for Until the Sun Explodes
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) 81
Japanese Download Albums (Billboard Japan) 60
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) 34
Scottish Albums (Official Charts)51
UK Albums Sales (OCC) 36
US Billboard 20019
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard) 4

References

  1. 1 2 @sublime (March 25, 2026). "Sublime on X" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
  2. ↑ Hiatt, Brian (March 25, 2026). "Inside Sublime's Until the Sun Explodes, Their First New Album Since 1996". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. 1 2 "Until The Sun Explodes by Sublime Reviews and Tracks - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  5. ↑ Thomas, Fred. "Sublime: Until the Sun Explodes Tracks & Reviews". AllMusic. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Cosgrove, Jo (June 16, 2026). "Album Review: Until The Sun Explodes - Sublime". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  8. ↑ Butler-Terry, Jack (June 12, 2026). "Album review: Sublime – Until The Sun Explodes". Kerrang!. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  9. ↑ Epstein-Gross, Casey (June 22, 2026). "Sublime, 'Until the Sun Explodes' Album Review". Paste. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  10. ↑ Sartini Garner, Sadie (June 15, 2026). "Sublime: Until the Sun Explodes Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  11. ↑ Lyng, Eoghan (July 1, 2026). "Sublime: Until the Sun Explodes". Spectrum Culture. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
  12. ↑ Stanciu, Raul (June 16, 2026). "Review: Sublime - Until the Sun Explodes". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Until The Sun Explodes / Sublime / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
  14. ↑ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 22 June 2026". The ARIA Report. No. 1894. Australian Recording Industry Association. June 22, 2026. p. 6.
  15. ↑ "Billboard Japan Top Download Albums – Week of June 17, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Official Top 40 Albums". Recorded Music NZ. June 19, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 19/6/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Official Albums Sales Chart: 19 June 2026 – 25 June 2026". Official Charts. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Sublime Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Sublime Chart History: Top Rock & Alternative Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 23, 2026.