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It's a real shame that discussion of NOFX's nearly recorded history has often been reduced to a referendum on Mike's project.And despite the fact that I have and will continue to defend Mike's right to speak his mind as well as his laudable effort in mobilizing many bands and musicfans towards a lofty and sadly unattained goal - I guess he didn't hate Bush as much as the south hated gays and economics - NOFX predates Punk Voter by more years than many punk fans have been alive. So, while it might be a bit premature delivering a postmortem release for a band that is still breathing and touring, this greatest hits compilation may serve to remind people of why NOFX is a singular band deserving of far more than just a footnote in punk rock history.While it's easy to forget these days when most people describe punk and hardcore in terms of emo and metal, a few short years ago when this site began, NOFX was the dominant influence on most bands claiming affiliation with the punk scene. A critic describing a band as NOFX-influenced was not just common, it was nearly ubiquitous. Their simple formula of fast guitars over even faster double time drumming was universally accepted as a staple of the genre. And it wasn't just bands like Lag Wagon, Strung Out and No Use for a Name that were described in terms of NOFX, but bands on a variety of labels, from obscure underground bands, to more mainstream-friendly acts like Blink 182 and MxPx.When talking about a greatest hits record like The Greatest Songs Ever Written (By Us), it's nearly impossible for the compilation to reflect eachNOFX fan's vision of their best works.

Greatest Hits Music

Rancid Rar

For example, I would have preferred 'The Death of John Smith' to 'The Longest Line' from thelatter-titled EP, added the heartfelt 'Perfect Government' from, and probably ensured the presence of 'Please Play This Song On The Radio' from. Still, most of the true classics are certainly present; the absolute perfection of 'Linoleum,' the singalong greatness of 'Bob,' and their best track 'Separation of Church and Skate' with its memorable line: 'When did punk rock become so safe?'

Some of the omissions are unfortunate certainly, and some are understandable, like the absence of the eighteen minute whichranks as arguably the most mature, varied and straight up brilliant song that Mike has ever written. Some tracks from therarities compilation should have made the cut, like 'We Ain't Shit' over 'Day to Daze.' Still, there are few surprising omissions, when most are a question of personal taste. Avg 8 free download full version.