Name: First Ditch Effort
Brand: NOFX

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

709532

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2016-10-07

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

751097095324

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

NOFX

Genre US

Punk / Hardcore

Label US

Fat Wreck Chords

NOFX is a punk rock band based in Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1983, the band consists of "Fat" Mike Burkett on vocals and bass, Eric Melvin on vocals and rhythm guitar, Erik "Smelly" Sandin on drums, and Aaron "El Hefe" Abeyta on backing vocals, lead guitar, trumpet, and trombone.
The name NOFX doesn't stand for anything specific; it was inspired by an old Boston band. Over the years, the lineup has seen some changes with former members including Dave Allen, Steve Kidwiller, Dave Casillas, Scott Aldahl, and Scott Sellers.
With their energetic punk sound and witty lyrics, NOFX has become a prominent figure in the punk rock scene. Their music showcases their unique blend of humor and social commentary. Since their formation almost four decades ago, they have released numerous albums that have resonated with fans worldwide.

COLORED VINYL EDITION. What's really left to say about NOFX? For over thirty years the reigning kings of punk rock have remained relevant by continuing to push the boundaries of their music and lyrics in a way that's as endearing as it is infectious. For that reason it's remarkably apt that the band's latest LP First Ditch Effort is also their thirteenth, because ominous black clouds hang over this collection of songs that see frontman/bassist FAT MIKE exploring self-loathing and mortality in a more raw and honest way than he ever has before. Mike credits much of this to the writing process behind NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories, the band's New York Times Bestselling memoir that forced him to confront his ghosts and revisit his past in ways that weren't always comfortable. Additionally, having focused so much energy on writing songs for a Broadway musical over the past few years, Fat Mike's songwriting on First Ditch Effort benefits from a similarly nuanced and varied approach, while simultaneously spitting out all the pent up angst and aggression that was necessarily reserved for NOFX songs. Guided by the collaborative influence of producer CAMERON WEBB (Motorhead, Alkaline Trio, Social Distortion, Pennywise), the album busts out of the gate with the amped up "Six Years on Dope" and never looks back. From the ultra-melodic word-play of "Oxy Moronic" to the charging desperation of "I Don't Like Me Anymore," First Ditch Effort flexes the broad spectrum of NOFX's abilities and delivers on the musicianship, wit, and element of surprise that fans have come to expect.

First Ditch Effort

Music US

Discover First Ditch Effort by NOFX on colored vinyl. This thirteenth LP explores self-loathing and mortality with raw honesty. Released by Fat Wreck Chords.