The band packed it in 2005 not long after the release of In The Mean Time and In-Between Time. Marc "Muc" Belke went back to school, and the other band members went their own ways rather than try to replace him.
That is, until 2007 when Ken "Mr. Chi Pig" Chinn appeared on stage again fronting a band he was calling "asSNFU" for a small number of shows to celebrate the band's long history.
Allegedly an acronym for Society's No Fucking Use, SNFU initially comprised Chi Pig, the Belkes, bassist Warren Bidlock and drummer Evan "Tadpole" Jones. However, over the next decade the group's rhythm section changed from album to album and tour to tour. As you can see from the list to the left, there are currently 17 people on the SNFU roster that have played at one time or an other with the band.
SNFU's first two releases, 1985's ...And No One Else Wanted to Play and If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish, were straight- ahead skate punk albums with strongly political lyrics, released on BYO Records. For 1988's Better Than a Stick in the Eye the quintet moved to the larger indie label Cargo Records, for whom they also recorded 1992's mostly live The Last of the Big Time Suspenders, intended to be their final album.
Just as SNFU appeared to be finished, Epitaph Records -- the most commercially successful U.S. independent label of the 1990s -- offered them a record contract. Along with new bassist Rob Johnson and drummer Dave Rees, Chi Pig and the Belkes returned with 1993's Something Green and Leafy This Way Comes, which, not surprising, had a more typical West Coast/Epitaph sound. Following the release of 1995's The One Voted Most Likely To Succeed, the group returned with 1996's FYULABA (produced by Dave Ogilvie of Skinny Puppy), their first album not to have a seven word title (though it does have a seven letter title). In 1997 Brent Belke and David Rees left the group; SNFU decided to continue on as a four-piece with new drummer Sean Stubbs, recording the Canada-only live release Let's Get It Right the First Time.
In 2000 SNFU released a 5 song EP on Alternative Tentacles titled The Ping Pong EP. Currently (Sept. 2004), SNFU has recorded their 8th full-length album In the meantime and in between time. This future release is set to be released on their own record label, Rake Records. On July 16th, 2020 Ken Chinn pasted away at the age of 57.
Past SNFU Lineups:
SNFU mach 1:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc "muc" belke - guitar
brent "bunt" belke - guitar
warren bidlok - bass
evan c "tadpole" jones - drums
SNFU mach 2:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
brent "bunt belke - guitar
jimmy schmitz - bass
evan c "tadpole" jones - drums
SNFU mach 3:
mr.chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
brent belke - guitar
dave bacon - bass
jon card aka seth hornblend - drums
SNFU mach 4:
mr.chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
brent belke - guitar
dave bacon - bass
ted simm - drums
SNFU mach 5:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc bellke - guitar
brent belke - guitar
curtis creager - bass
ted simm - drums
SNFU mach 6:
mr.chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
brent belke - guitar
curtis creager - bass
jon card - drums
SNFU mach 7:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
brent belke - guitar
ken fleming - bass
david rees - drums
SNFU mach 8:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
brent belke - guitar
rob "starbuck" johnson - bass
david rees - drums
SNFU mach 9:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
rob johnson - bass
sean stubbs - drums
SNFU mach 10:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
rob johnson - bass
chris "cpl. ninny" thompson
SNFU mach 11:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
matt warhurst - bass
shane smith - drums
All Those Opposed
SNFU Lyrics
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My mother, she always said
There are those who will do you wrong
To make you feel as if you don't belong
Way back when I was a kid
My father, he always said
Be sure to speak your mind
Be prepared
Nothing comes without expense
Be prepared to face up to the consequence
Not everybody feels the same as you
There are those who will oppose
What you say and what you do
Now that I'm away and fully grown
Now that I'm out and living on my own
I have discovered that they we're right
I am thankful for their advice
I just do just what I do
Even at the risk of upsetting you
First, I must satisfy myself
Before I can please anybody else
Be prepared...
The song "All Those Opposed" by SNFU is a powerful anthem about staying true to oneself despite opposition. The lyrics speak to the lessons that the singer learned from their parents, who warned them about the existence of people who would try to bring them down and make them feel like they don't belong. The song encourages listeners to speak their minds and stand up for themselves, even if it means going against the opinions of others. The chorus, "be prepared to face up to the consequence / not everybody feels the same as you / there are those who will oppose / what you say and what you do," is a powerful reminder that staying true to oneself can come at a cost, but it's worth it in the end.
The second verse reveals that the singer has now grown up and is living on their own, and they have come to realize that their parents were right. They thank their parents for their advice and continue to live by their principles, even if it means upsetting others. The lyrics, "I just do just what I do / even at the risk of upsetting you / first, I must satisfy myself / before I can please anybody else," highlight the importance of self-care and self-preservation in a world that can be hostile towards those who dare to be different.
Overall, "All Those Opposed" is a powerful message of self-empowerment and standing up to those who try to bring us down. It's an anthem for anyone who has ever felt like they didn't belong or like they needed to hide who they truly are in order to fit in.
Line by Line Meaning
Way back when I was a kid
Recalling a past memory of childhood
My mother, she always said
Motherly advice being imparted
There are those who will do you wrong
Some people will mistreat you
To make you feel as if you don't belong
In an attempt to make you feel out of place
Way back when I was a kid
Another recollection of childhood
My father, he always said
Paternal advice being given
Be sure to speak your mind
Always speak up and express yourself
Just be prepared to pay
But expect there to be consequences
Be prepared
Preparation is key
Nothing comes without expense
There is always a price to pay
Be prepared to face up to the consequence
Always expect to face the outcome
Not everybody feels the same as you
Others may not share your views
There are those who will oppose
Expect opposition
What you say and what you do
Anything you say or do
Now that I'm away and fully grown
Reflecting on the present
Now that I'm out and living on my own
Currently living independently
I have discovered that they we're right
Realizing the truth in their advice
I am thankful for their advice
Grateful for the guidance
I just do just what I do
Acting without fear
Even at the risk of upsetting you
Even if it bothers someone else
First, I must satisfy myself
Self-fulfillment as a priority
Before I can please anybody else
Before catering to anyone else's needs
Be prepared...
Reiteration of being prepared
Contributed by Maya O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Risk Records
SNFU actually invented the "happy hardcore" genre bands like NoFx, Green Day, etc triumphed on. Epic fucking songs, brilliant production.
Ramen Vac
TSOL even.
John Burwood
This song rules live, I hope they still play it at shows.
Scott Rodger
at least when i saw them last i think they did
that was like 3 years agot ho
Scott Rodger
they do
Vanilla Gorilla
Still play this. It rocks man
cometdust
What a beautiful song. Not quite my experience i was at odds with my parents but if it worked for him..
cometdust
I ended my comment with gender connotation. Such a heady subject.
Vic Whiplash
RIP Chi... Amazing man that he was
Vic Whiplash
I live in Detroit.. When ever SNFU would come around in the 80s and then some, Me and my friends would give the band a place to sleep after the show. In return a bunch of us would travel to Canada.. Surrounding states to support them. Never had to pay cover. Always came home with a shirt and a pile of stickers. SNFU.. Sausage Never Fries Unevenly... At least that's what Chi told me LOL