[IntoTheFire]

This CD isn't anything new, so don't go into it expecting anything revolutionary and defining. I was dissapointed to see that it had the same over-polished and clean sound as their last two CDs, but that's the case with most Fat Wreck CDs. Some of the songs also sounded all too similar to other NOFX songs. But that aside, this is still a pretty good CD, if you know what to expect from NOFX. The lyrics are probably the best NOFX has put out in a while on this CD, and also the most political. It was a nice change to hear songs actually about things that matter, not clams and vaginas. There are still some stupid and humorous songs, but they are few and far between. Anyways, here's a song breakdown(I've bolded the standout tracks):


The Seperation Of Church and Skate - Great song. Probably the best on the CD. I love the guitars on this song, they blend ing with each other with much awsomeness. The screaming vocals by Melvin and Mike in the chorus are awsome, too.

The Irrationality Of Rationality - Very average song. Typical fast pounding drums with some melodic singing. The guitar sounds very similar to another NOFX song, though I forget which one right now..

Franco Un-American - I don't really like this song. It sounds really clean and poppy. It is catchy, but that doesn't stop me from disliking it. (Also, the chorus sound waaaaay to similar to Quart In Session)

Idiots Are Taking Over - Great song. I thought it was really average at first, but it grew on me. Fast pace, some of the best lyrics on the CD, and an awsome bassline. The ska part in the middle is great.

Shes Nubs - This song has its moments, but then gets ruined with its sillyness. Mikes voice in the beginning(and a few other parts of the song) sounds really stupid and childish, and the "slipping on the bannana peel" sound effect doesn't help.

Mattersville - This song was already released before WOE, so you might have alright heard it. Some love it, some hate it. I don't like it that much. Again, very average.

Decom-poseur - The third of the great songs on the CD, and one of the heavier ones, too. Great Hefe solo in the middle, too.

Medio-core -Probably the most unique song on the CD. It is a good song, but it just doesn't float my boat. Still, most people love it. There's some awsome transitions in the song, and it does stray from the usual NOFX song-style, so I give them props for that.

Anarchy Camp - I hate this song. I like ska and all, but this is one boring ska song. Is it even ska? I dunno, all I know is that I hate it. Infact, maybe I'll burn this song to a disc, and then smash the disc with a hammer. Yes, it's that bad.

American Errorist (I Hate Hate Haters) - Fast paced, nice solo, good lyrics. Great song. I don't know what else to say.

We Got Two Jelous Agains - Great blend of melody and heavyness(..? Sorry, I can't think of any other word right now -_-). A good song. I think it's a love song, but I don't even know. Judge for yourself.

13 Stitches - One of the slower songs, but definitely better than Anarchy Camp. It's pretty straight-forward, but the less polished sound and trumpet makes it all the better.

Re-gaining Unconsciousness - Again, a pretty straight-forward song, almost boring, but not quite. The lyrics make it worthwhile. Sounds like it was made as more of a rant than anything.

Whoops, I OD'd - Failed attempt at an emotional/love song.

Overall Rating : 6/10