NOFX: The War on Errorism CD. (with enhanced CD portion). punk with killer lyrics and artwork. enhanced CD

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The War on Errorism is the ninth studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX. It was released on May 6, 2003 through Fat Wreck Chords. It was the first NOFX album to be released through Fat Wreck Chords. The album takes aim at US president George W. Bush, criticizing him and his policies. The album cover features a cartoon version of the president as a clown, while the back of the inlet / runout groove has a caption stating “Somewhere in Texas there is a village without its idiot”. The song “Franco Un-American” was the first single, garnering some airplay on major radio stations in the United States.
The album was recorded in 2003 after they left Epitaph Records
A music video was made for the song, ‘Franco Un-American’.

Tracklist:
1. The Separation Of Church And Skate 3:09
2. The Irrationality Of Rationality 2:32
3. Franco Un-American 2:25
4. Idiots Are Taking Over 3:22
5. Shes Nubs 2:05
6. Mattersville 2:29
7. Decom-Posuer 2:54
8. Medio-Core 3:05
9. Anarchy Camp 2:53
10. American Errorist (I Hate Hate Haters) 1:51
11. We Got Two Jealous Agains 2:03
12. 13 Stitches 1:55
13. Re-Gaining Unconsciousness 2:38
14. Whoops, I OD’d 2:49

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 whos 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 “Shes Nubs,” the tale of a limbless punk girl, and “Mattersville” about a community of punks on pension, are blasts of fun.
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Politics and Fun? Together?,
Thats right! NOFX gets very political… finally. Its nice to NOFX stop being so damn silly for once. But, don’t worry, the War On Errorism isn’t a complete stray from the standard NOFX style, but it does take a few nice departures.
Heres the album song by song:

1.) The Seperation of Church and Skate
A fast “old school sounding” punk song about how punk rock is very safe now-a-days. Its more or less a little diss for Good Charlotte and Simple Plan.
2.) The Irrationality of Rationality
Very fast song about how it makes no sense to rationalize things that are just plain wrong… like laying off 10,000 workers… or building tons of bombs… or why someone kills.
3.) Franco Un-American
Mid-Tempo song with keyboards… Autobiographical song about how Fat Mike went from being a guy who didn’t care to a guy who wants to change the world for the better.
4.) Idiots Are Taking Over
Fast song about how morons seem to be running and ruining the world. A song about our current president? You decide…
5.) Shes Nubs
VERY fast song about a girl with no arms or legs that shows up to a lot of NOFX shows. Super funny.
6.) Mattersville
Catchy, mid-tempo song about over-the-hill punk rocks. The best line has to be “At the end of my cul-de-sac… Davey Havoks house is painted black.”
7.) Decom-posuer
Fast song about a really cool punk rock girl who may or may not be a posuer. Only time will tell.
8.) Medio-core
Mellow song about how today’s music is very bland and unoriginal, not to mention contrived. (Think Good Charlotte and the Strokes)
9.) Anarchy Camp
An old-school ska song about a summer at Anarchy Camp. Super funny and you can skank the hell out of your skankin’ shoes.
10.) American Errorist (I Hate Hate Haters)
A very fast song about how you should hate people that want you to not hate how the country is run or how the world is turning its back on those in need of help.
11.) We Got Two Jealous Agains
A fast love song about how Fat Mike knew a girl was the one because she had a lot of the same records that he had.
12.) 13 Stitches
A fast, but very quiet song about seeing bands for the first time. Bands like the Descendents, DRI, and Millions of Dead Cops. Funny, but touching.
13.) Re-gaining Unconsciousness
A fast song about how the ruling class/government takes away your rights and no one cares because its easier to not care.
14.) Whoops, I OD’d
Mellow, sad song about a guy who OD’d a year ago and now he can’t have any fun.

Anyhow, there ya have it. If you like NOFX and enjoyed the politics of the Decline, then you will LOVE this album. Don’t worry, though, it doesn’t stay too serious for too long. The music is mostly fast and punk-as-balls. I own every NOFX album and I rank it as one of their best 3 albums.

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