| NOFX
- Coaster |
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FAT WRECK
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a good drink, NOFX keep on delivering with age. It's pretty
safe to say that this album won't be getting much use
as either a coaster or frisbee. With this new album, the
just released 'Backstage Passport' DVD and a tour of our
land set for later this year, it's a prominent year for
NOFX, hopefully this leads to a bunch of younger bands
coming through taking more influence from the kings of
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WHO?
You know them, you've heard them, you know what they're about, and
you know pretty much exactly what you are going to get every time
they pump out a new album. If you don't, then I suggest you do some
research pronto because you've been missing out.
WHAT?
Studio album number 12 for the kings of punk rock of the last couple
of decades. As you'd know by now NOFX are not going to be the kind
of band who let's you down by trying to re-invent the wheel. They
aren't going to experiment a new sound and go down the shitter.
Sure as they get older, there are a few tracks with each album that
may not appeal as much as some of the earlier stuff, but you don't
care about that, they are NOFX, they are consistent and they entertain
each and every time. 'Coaster' is no different, in fact if anything
it's a step up from their last couple of albums. From the sad honesty
in 'My Orphan Year' to the completely silly honesty of 'Creeping
Out Sara', as always with NOFX they aren't going to hold back or
sugarcoat anything. 'Eddie, Bruce And Paul' is one of the best tracks
they've released since 'The Decline', the reggae laced 'Best God
In Show' is another standout, barely a dud moment on offer on 'Coaster'.
It did take a few listens for some tracks to grow on me, but we
got there in the end! Both lyrically and musically this album delivers,
why can't many other bands be so consistent over so long?
WHY?
Do you really need a why? It's NOFX damnit! They've served up an
album that you won't forget about soon, in fact, the more you listen
to it, the more you will find you like about it, certain tracks
just stand out that little bit more over time.
WHEN & WHERE?
'Coaster' is instores now on Fat Wreck | Shock. The 12" version,
entitled "Frisbee" is also available. You can buy a copy
of 'Coaster' online now [Here].
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1. We Called It America
2. The Quitter
3. First Call
4. My Orphan Year
5. Blasphemy (The Victimless Crime)
6. Creeping Out Sara
7. Eddie, Bruce and Paul
8. Best God In Show
9. Suits and Ladders
10. The Agony of Victory
11. I Am an Alcoholic
12. One Million Coasters
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Eddie, Bruce and Paul
5. Blasphemy (The Victimless Crime)
8. Best God In Show
1. We Called It America |
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