NOFX being the greatest punk band EVER is now a slightly true statement. With them releasing a greatest hits album, now you can listen to only the best NOFX. I have to say this is a very good cd. All my favorites are on it. Even people just getting into NOFX could enjoy it. The thing so cool about NOFX is that, I think, out of any band they stay closest to their genre (punk). The lyrics are pretty good. Not poeticly cood but good punk lyrics. Also the order the songs go in seems to be perfect. Here's my review of The Greatest Songs Ever Written (By Us) by NOFX.
NOFX is...
Since it's a greatest hits album and NOFX has had many band changes here's NOFX's band member history.
1983
Erik Sandin (drums)
Eric Melvin (guitar)
Fat Mike (bass, vox) came from False Alarm
1985
Scott Sellers (drums)
joined Meat Wagon, S.D.
Erik Sandin (drums) came from Caustic Cause, quit band to go on vacation with parents to Idaho
Eric Melvin (guitar)
Fat Mike (bass, vox)
1986 (lasted 2 weeks)
Scott Aldahl (drums)
Dave Allen (vox) died in Car Accident
Eric Melvin (guitar)
Fat Mike (bass)
1986
Erik Sandin (drums)
Eric Melvin (guitar)
Fat Mike (bass, vox)
Dave Casillas (guitar) came from Stalag 13, Dr. Know
1989
Erik Sandin (drums)
Eric Melvin (guitar)
Fat Mike (bass, vox)
Steve Kidwiller (guitar)
joined Speed Buggy
1991 - present
Erik Sandin (drums)
Eric Melvin (guitar) came from Punk Rock Karaoke
Fat Mike (bass, vox)
El Hefe (guitar) came from Mark Curry Band
Sorry thats was damn long. Here's the review.
Dinosaurs Will Die - A cool song about how the mainstream rock companies are taking over the world. Nice guitar and intro to this one. (9/10)
Linoleum - Cool intro in this song. Also has a very catchy beat that never gets old. But the lyrics in this one are very whiny. (9.5/10)
Bob - A story song about a weird guy with red suspenders trying to escape the world we all live in. But I still love it. Really catchy. Especially the few starting lyrics. (9/10)
The Seperation Of Church And Skate - The BEST song on the album. So energetic and an amazing guitar riff all the way through. Pretty cool political lyrics. (10/10)
Murder The Government - A cool joke song about how the government runs. It's short, about thirty seconds. (8/10)
Bleeding Heart Disease - An annoying and whiny beginning to a really good song but the GOD-AWFUL whining in the intro kills the good score for me. (7.5/10)
Bottles To The Ground - A drunken song with really cool melody and rhythm. But the transition from verse to chorus is really thrashy. But still a really cool song. (9/10)
180 Degrees - OMG I used to hate this song but it grew on me. I don't know how but I now like it. A lot. Cool lyrics in this one. (9.5/10)
Party Enema - One of my favorite songs on the album. A really cool one minute song about a reverse beer bong. Let's just say the alcohol goes somewhere else. (10/10)
What's The Matter With Kids Today - A funny song about how kids nowadays all fallow the rules. Cool guitar in this track, it really is catchy. (9/10)
Reeko - A slow song about a guy who threw a party and doesn't feel like cleaning up. In the end it speeds up and get's really addictive to listen to. (9/10)
Stickin' In My Eye - Not my favorite but that doesn't stop the musical talent from standing out so I'll rate this one on talent alone. Nice guitar ripp all through the song. There, happy? (9.5/10)
All Outta Angst - This song is done in Ska but it's punk. It's really catchy. Really good song. (8/10)
Leave It Alone - My possible favorite on the album, I love this song soooooooo much. It's so fu**in' catchy. I CAN'T STOP LISTENNG TO IT!
(9/10)
Green Corn - One of my favorites. A really cool song about mismatched lovers. The guitar is once again, amazing. (9/10)
The Longest Line - THis came off their EP. It's a really cool story song. I still find myself singing this in school. The lyrics stand out here. (9.5/10)
Thank God It's Monday - A weird song about how someone loves monday and can't get off of how beautiful it is. (7.5/10)
The Idiots Are Taking Over - The Number #3 Bass Line Of All Time (BAss Guitar Monthly). Also a really good and catchy song. man I got to think of another word other than catchy. (10/10)
Don't Call Me White - OMG this phrase is repeated so many times during thus song but it's so addictive that I don't care. The guitar is amazing.
(9/10)
Day To Daze - A cool punky song about a freeloader living in some guy's apartments. One of my favorites. (10/10)
Soul Doubt - A racist title but a catchy chorus. On my list of good songs. (8/10)
Philthy Phil Philanthropist - A cool title and a cool song, It's about the way people abuse privledges constantly. One of my favorites. (10/10)
Shut Up Already - A really catchy song with a riff from Zeppelin's "Black Dog" in the last twenty seconds in the track. (9/10)
It's My Job To Keep Punk Rock Elite - A cool minute long song. Nice guitar in this one. Really punky. (8/10)
Franco Un-American - A cool anti-bush song. Really funny and punky. I love it. (9.5/10)
Kill All The White Man - My least favorite song on the album, it's really a joke. I hate it. (4/10)
Wore Out The Soles Of My Party Boots - This song is only out for this CD and it's really catchy anf amazing. The lyrics, the music. This is the best of NOFX. (10/10)
WOW. That took friggin' forever. Well I'm done. As you can tell this album is definitley worth a listen or three. If the press liked NOFX what-so-ever, it'd be an instant classic. Ok. I'm gonna go ice my hands.
