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
Scavenger Type
NOFX Lyrics
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Our protagonist named Bill
Sets his sights on an anchor steam pint
All he needs is thirteen quarters
Congregated in his hat
A crow, a scavenger type
California redemption provides him with his rent
As the wind penetrates his bones
His mind keeps focused
Tidal waves of sound catapulted
From his horn wail like lovers
The coins don't drop consistent as does the mercury
His meter slows realizing a zenith
He's reached perfection
No one did see him die
The lyrics of NOFX's song Scavenger Type tells the story of a character named Bill, who is gigging alone at the bottom of a hill. He only has thirteen quarters congregated in his hat and sets his sights on an Anchor Steam pint. Despite the odds, he remains focused and determined to fulfill his ultimate goal. Bill is portrayed as a scavenger type, someone who doesn't let his situation get the best of him.
Bill survives on California redemption, which provides him with the rent for his room and board inside a fifth of comfort. Despite the harsh conditions, Bill remains committed to his craft, with tidal waves of sound catapulted from his horn that wails like lovers. However, despite his triumphs, his meter slows, realizing the zenith has been reached, and he has achieved perfection. Ultimately, no one saw Bill die, symbolizing that even though his life might not have been as glamorous, he still managed to succeed in his way.
Line by Line Meaning
Gigin alone at the bottom of the hill
Our protagonist Bill is performing alone at the bottom of a hill
Our protagonist named Bill
The singer's name is Bill
Sets his sights on an anchor steam pint
Bill wants a pint of Anchor Steam beer
All he needs is thirteen quarters
Bill needs 13 quarters to buy his beer
Congregated in his hat
Bill is keeping the quarters he has collected in his hat
A crow, a scavenger type
A crow, which is a scavenger, is nearby
California redemption provides him with his rent
Bill collects California redemption money to pay his rent
Room and board inside a fifth of comfort
Bill lives in a bottle of booze
As the wind penetrates his bones
The cold wind is chilling Bill to the bone
His mind keeps focused
Despite being cold and homeless, Bill remains focused on his music
Tidal waves of sound catapulted
Bill's music is being projected loudly and powerfully
From his horn wail like lovers
The sound from Bill's horn is beautiful and passionate
The coins don't drop consistent as does the mercury
The quarters in Bill's hat do not always fall consistently
His meter slows realizing a zenith
Bill's collection slows down, meaning he has reached his peak
He's reached perfection
Despite his struggles, Bill has reached a state of perfection in his music
No one did see him die
Bill dies alone and unnoticed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIKE BURKETT
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@pedrocastro2171
Gigin alone at the bottom of the hill
Our protagonist named Bill
Sets his sights on an anchor steam pint
All he needs is thirteen quarters
Congregated in his hat
A crow, a scavenger type
California redemption provides him with his rent
Room and board inside a fifth of comfort
As the wind penetrates his bones
His mind keeps focused
Tidal waves of sound catapulted
From his horn wail like lovers
The coins don't drop consistent as does the mercury
His meter slows realizing a zenith
He's reached perfection
No one did see him die
@Forever_BAN_Landivisiau
Lyrics✨⭐
Gigin alone at the bottom of the hill
Our protagonist named
Bill Sets his sights on an anchor steam pint
All he needs is thirteen quarters
Congregated in his hat
A crow, a scavenger type
California redemption provides him with his rent
Room and board inside a fifth of comfort
As the wind penetrates his bones
His mind keeps focused
Tidal waves of sound catapulted
From his horn wail like lovers
The coins don't drop consistent as does the mercury
His meter slows realizing a zenith
He's reached perfection
No one did see him die
The American Dream
@alexisabot9924
in one night NOFX he's become one of my favorite bands. i started tonight with war on errorism and then decided to listen to this. i enjoyed this mor than I expected and NOFX will diffinetly be a favorite for a long time
@pedrocastro2171
Gigin alone at the bottom of the hill
Our protagonist named Bill
Sets his sights on an anchor steam pint
All he needs is thirteen quarters
Congregated in his hat
A crow, a scavenger type
California redemption provides him with his rent
Room and board inside a fifth of comfort
As the wind penetrates his bones
His mind keeps focused
Tidal waves of sound catapulted
From his horn wail like lovers
The coins don't drop consistent as does the mercury
His meter slows realizing a zenith
He's reached perfection
No one did see him die
@eminiospgwelund
you blessed
@tsukune4595
Ive heard this song for years and sang the syllables but realizing it was an anchor steam pint in the beginning really made me see what the song was all about
@ulibarriL
My friends and I would always listen to the last two songs on this album to end our night. Then in the spirit of NOFX, we would plug in another album and start drinking again. If the sun isn't up, the night isn't over.
@nitramreimerp1615
California Redemption
@Forever_BAN_Landivisiau
The hidden song ...
🐈
@CrazyPenguin-cf3tg
@@Forever_BAN_Landivisiau ?
@CrazyPenguin-cf3tg
But “We’re not gonna let the sun / Have an effect on our fun”
@marfa_rfa
that is the spirit