This is awesome Jamie!
Only exception I take is..... 311 better than Sublime? Pft. Maybe technically, although not in my experience, and especially not lyrically. I mean, I like 311 and I've been to the shows, but, compared to a Sublime concert? No way. Bradley could fake better lyrics on junk than 311 could even write for an album.
This pretty much sums it up:
I like 311s album "Music" from 94ish though, and they are fun, but, lets not compare them to Sublime.
The problem with Sublime is they were such junkies sometimes Brad had to sit down and play, or they had to sub out Bud because he was in rehab, etc. But, they rocked even with Kelly on the drums, kickass band. RIP Bradley.
40Oz is pure gold, Robbin' the Hood was recorded in a crackhouse but is still kickass, Brad had skills on that Korg, Sublime was beautiful.
That said, everyone is entitled to their opinion, so, whatever floats your boat.