The band's sound is diverse, utilizing elements of skate punk, hardcore punk, reggae, and other music genres. Their lyrics generally satirize issues such as politics, society, various subcultures, racism, the music industry, and religion, often using a large amount of comedy.
NOFX's first recording was a demo from 1983, produced by The Germs drummer Don Bolles, which did not sell any copies. They released their self-titled debut EP on Mystic Records in 1985, which was later re-released in 1992 as part of the Maximum RocknRoll CD. For a year, Erik Sandin left the band and was replaced by Scott Sellers, then Scott Aldahl. Dave Allen was in the band for about four months, until he died in a car accident. In 1986, the band released So What if We're on Mystic!. Dave Casillas joined the band on second guitar in 1987 and was featured on the EP The P.M.R.C. Can Suck on This!, attacking the PMRC's call for censorship of music. The original cover was an edited S&M photo, but the re-released version was changed to a photo of Eric Melvin.
Eric Sandin returned and they recorded Liberal Animation in 1988 (before Dave was replaced by Steve) with Brett Gurewitz of Bad Religion. Although the title and some lyrics mocked vegetarianism and animal rights, Fat Mike says that he became a vegetarian after he wrote Liberal Animation. 'If a big enough animal had a chance it would eat you up!' The album was re-released in 1991 on Gurewitz's label Epitaph. Dave then left the band and was replaced by Steve Kidwiller. NOFX had signed to Epitaph by 1989, releasing their second album, titled S&M Airlines. 1990 saw the release of Ribbed. By 1991, Aaron Abeyta (aka El Hefe), joined to round out the group. White Trash, Two Heebs and a Bean was released in 1992, which originally had the title White Trash, Two Kikes, and a Spic. The original title was changed because Eric Melvin's grandmother was upset about the racial epithets.
It was not until the 1994 release of Punk in Drublic that the band had a commercial breakthrough, with the album going gold. In the same year, pop punk entered the mainstream with the success of The Offspring's Smash and Green Day's Dookie.
In 1996 they released Heavy Petting Zoo, which wasn't very popular among its fans because it showed a different sound in some tracks. Their 1997 record So Long and Thanks for All the Shoes was faster, with more ska and reggae, and was well received by the public, although its title shocked everybody because it seemed as it was going to be their last album. They soon stated it wasn't true.
In 1999, the band released The Decline, a fiery and pessimistic social commentary. Having a duration of 18 minutes and 23 seconds, it is nearly the longest punk song to date, second only to "Yes Sir, I Will" by Crass, which spans more than 22 minutes.
The coming of a new century marked the end of NOFX in Epitaph Records. In 2000 they released Pump Up the Valuum, which in many people's opinion is a good record but still is missing something.
In 2003, NOFX released War on Errorism, and launched their anti-George W. Bush campaign. Fat Mike organized the website Punkvoter.com, compiled two chart-topping Rock Against Bush compilations, and kicked off a Rock Against Bush United States tour. The band has released many EPs (i.e. Fuck the Kids, The Longest Line) on Fat Mike's own label Fat Wreck Chords. In February 2005, they launched the NOFX 7" of the Month Club, a subscription-based service which saw the release of one new EP almost monthly, from February 2005 to March 2006 (a total of 12 releases). The cover art for these EPs were chosen from fan-submitted entries. The first 3000 subscribers to the club received all of their records on colored vinyl. Fat Wreck Chords later released full sets of the EPs.
On March 14, 2006, an EP entitled Never Trust a Hippy was released. The EP was followed on April 18 by the album Wolves in Wolves' Clothing. On September 12, 2006, the video game EA Sports NHL07 was released, featuring the title track of the latter album on its soundtrack.
The band recorded three nights of shows in San Francisco, California for the live album, They've Actually Gotten Worse Live! that was released on November 20, 2007.
NOFX aired in 2008 a reality show on Fuse TV called NOFX: Backstage Passport, chronicling their recent worldwide tour full of mishaps and fun stuff.
NOFX released their eleventh full length, Coaster, on April 28, 2009.
NOFX released their twelfth full length, Self/Entitled, on September 11th, 2012.
Official site: http://nofxofficialwebsite.com
Party Enema
NOFX Lyrics
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A lil' party in the sun, but ya just can't sit there smoking and drinking anymore.
You got a new jive. All your friends are getting weird. Ahhh!
It goes, "you ain't a shakin till the shit shot.
Shoot it up.
No one jammin' til the gin juice jigger jets.
They say it ain't a party til the party enema, the party enema.
Pull down your clothes, touch your toes.
Get a hose, hold your nose.
It's a party hat. Forget the beer bong.
Forget the nitrous shots.
It goes "you ain't a shakin' 'til the shit shot.
Shoot it up.
No one jammin' til the gin juice jigger jets.
They say it ain't a party 'til the party enema, the party enema.
The party enema, the party enema.
The party enema, the party enema...
The lyrics of NOFX's song Party Enema speak about a wild party at Long Beach, where the singer indulges in smoking and drinking with his friends. But, then the conversation turns towards a new crazy thing his friends are into - the party enema. The party enema involves inserting a funnel tube into the rectum, pouring in a 40 oz of liquor, and then releasing it via the hose held by the partygoer. The lyrics then mention how the old methods of partying - like beer bongs and nitrous shots - are no longer enough to qualify as a party. The last lines of the song reiterate the chorus urging everyone to "shoot it up" and have their own party enema.
The song can be interpreted as a satire on the hedonistic party culture, where the only measure of a good time is how much alcohol and drugs one can consume. It also highlights the influence of peer pressure and the lengths people go to fit in with their friends. The tone is sarcastic and mocking, with the lyrics dripping of dark humor.
Line by Line Meaning
Hangin' out in long beach.
The singer is currently in Long Beach.
A lil' party in the sun, but ya just can't sit there smoking and drinking anymore.
Though there's a party going on, simply smoking and drinking is not enough anymore.
You got a new jive. All your friends are getting weird. Ahhh!
The singer has adopted a new lifestyle, causing their friends to behave oddly.
It goes, "you ain't a shakin till the shit shot.
A catchphrase is repeated, indicating that the climax of a wild time is not achieved until an enema has been taken.
Shoot it up.
The enema is injected using a funnel tube.
No one jammin' til the gin juice jigger jets.
The party's lively atmosphere won't be complete until the enema has been administered.
They say it ain't a party til the party enema, the party enema.
The enema is considered the defining event of a wild party.
You get a funnel tube, pour in a 40 oz.
The enema is prepared by using a funnel to pour alcohol into the anus.
Pull down your clothes, touch your toes.
The recipient of the enema must remove their clothing and bend over to receive it.
Get a hose, hold your nose.
A hose is used to administer the enema, which requires the recipient to hold their nose.
It's a party hat. Forget the beer bong.
The enema is referred to as a "party hat," and is suggested as a wild alternative to traditional party activities.
Forget the nitrous shots.
Other party activities, such as using nitrous oxide, are deemed inferior to taking an enema.
The party enema, the party enema.
The song continues to reference the wild party fueled by the enema.
The party enema, the party enema.
The enema remains the focus of the party, and is believed to be integral to a successful event.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL JOHN BURKETT
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Claire Sawyer
Hangin' out in long beach
A lil' party in the sun
But ya just can't sit there smoking and drinking anymore
You got a new jive
All your friends are getting weird (ahhh!)
It goes, "you ain't a shakin till the shit shot, shoot it up
No one jammin' til the gin juice jigger jets
They say it ain't a party til the party enema
The party enema
You get a funnel tube
Pour in a 40 oz
Pull down your clothes, touch your toes
Get a hose, hold your nose, its a party hat
Forget the beer bong
Forget the nitrous shots
It goes "you ain't a shakin till the shit shot, shoot it up
No one jammin' til the gin juice jigger jets
They say it ain't a party til the party enema
The party enema
The party enema
The party enema
The party enema
The party enema
cello 81
awesome song, and awesome Band
Pierre Arsenault
this song is sooo underated
Pedro
damn, this song ends fast!!
Sakura
ff goood songgg😍😎
Pedro
best song ever
dreastar
It's gonna go down at the luau at s. padre island, tx tonight!
Virvellian
proljeće!
Anderson
BUTTWATER BUTTWATER BUTTWATER