NOFX - War on Errorism
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Artist: NOFXEdition: Music CD
Format: Enhanced
CD Release Date: 2003-05-06
Music Label: Fat Wreck Chords
Soundtracks:
- Separation of Church and Skate
- The Irrationality of Rationality
- Franco Un-American
- Idiots are Taking Over
- She's Nubs
- Mattersville
- Decom-posuer
- Medio-core
- Anarchy Camp
- American Errorist (I Hate Hate Haters)
- We Got Two Jealous Agains
- 13 Stitches
- Re-gaining Unconciousness
- Whoops, I OD'd
Free Music Notes for War on Errorism
Free Music Review: maybe a little flat when it comes to political commentary, but this still has what makes NOFX rule
Hit: 4 Stars
There are 2 categories of NOFX albums that I rate highly. In one category are the albums that excited me almost immediately and sucked me in from almost the first note--those would be Punk in Drublicand Pump Up the Valuum.
In the second category are the albums that didn't jump out to me at first--in fact, maybe I even disliked at first--but in time grew on me and got better and better with each listen. In this category, Heavy Petting Zoo and White Trash, Two Heebs and a Bean.
So I like this disc, and I would put it in category 2. I was a little put-off at first from the CD-ROM intro and opening to the liner notes, because I thought NOFX was a smartly political band--smart in the sense that they mostly attacked mediocrity and small-mindedness in everyday life, which reflected on the big picture, but was basically trying to change the people in the crowd rather throw garbage than the big heads on stage. They can be as mad as they want about the first W. Bush election, but I was afraid that they had fallen into the trap of bad, hackneyed political rage.
I was a teen in the Reagan era, and when George W. got elected, an old friend of mine said a very wise thing: "Man, this sucks," he said, "but at least we'll get some good music out of it." Probably the best thing I could say as a personal boon from the Reagan years was all the great, angry music that came out during it. Of course, there was a lot of crap (take child punk band Old Skull (Get Outta School) and their insightful commentary, "I hate you, Ronald Reagan!"), but I can wade through a lot of crap if it lets me light on an island called The Age of Quarrel or Suicidal Tendencies (s/t, of course). So I had hope for some cool music as the age of George W. began, and as much as I like to disparage Green Day, I found "Holiday" to be one of the best durn songs they've ever done.
But my first listen to this NOFX disc made me think that they'd fallen into the Pile of Crap category of angry political punk commentary. "The Irrationality of Rationality" is still one of the weaker tracks on this disc in my estimation, but luckily NOFX still take stabs at what they stab best--lame punk rock ("Medio-core") and sexual prissiness ("She's Nubs"). Later on, with "American Errorist," they abdicate more of taking a stand rather than a particular ideology, though I'm sure some dualist will have a disagreement with that assessment.
In all, this isn't one of NOFX's best efforts, but don't let the overt political messages distract you--there is still a lot of good, refreshingly funny NOFX in "We Got Two Jealous Agains" and "Whoops, I OD'd." They remain nicely contrary and rigidly independent from trends, whether those trends be in music or popular thought. I mean, YEARS after their musical proclamation that they won't play ska anymore, here comes "Anarchy Camp." The overt contradiction is nothing less than a good chuckle against the rigid, unimaginative realm of those who think there is such a thing as consistency in life.
To the boys of NOFX, I raise a Walker Blue to your continued health. Keep churning it out.
War on Errorism Poster
NOFX have taken it upon themselves to rejuvenate the ties between punk rock and politics on their 2003 album. Finger-pointing directly at the presidency with songs like 'Idiots Are Taking Over' and 'Franco-Un-American, they prompt the kids to open their eyes. The enhanced CD portion includes a trailer for the independent film 'Unprecedented' a documentary about the 2000 presidential election, and exclusive animated NOFX videos. Fat Wreck Chords.A full 20 years after their formation, NOFX still proudly possess a rebellious spirit. Several of the tracks on War on Errorism name-check great punk bands of the past who's code of ethics NOFX follow. This album, it is made very clear, is real punk. Indeed, so keen are NOFX to distance themselves from mindless frat-punk that they've made a serious effort to address politics in an adult fashion. George Bush is attacked with vigor, as are imperialists, warmongers and greedy corporate directors. Listeners are urged to fight the apathy that keeps the masses in thrall to corrupt government and business. But no NOFX album could stay serious for long. Their heady mix of punk, pop, and ska demands a lighthearted approach and "She's Nubs," the tale of a limbless punk girl, and "Mattersville" about a community of punks on pension, are blasts of fun. --Dominic Wills
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