As the title conveys, NOFX takes a stab at politically fueled lyrics, speaking out on the media, George W's policies and a variety of post 9/11 topics. NOFX seems to be speaking to the punk rock community here, suggesting that we form our own community in a stance against our governments actions, and the media's lies and propaganda, creating consciousness in the young punk rock world. Fat Mike doesn't push his practices on America's youth as much as he just lays out the facts as he sees them to be. Fat Mike attacks the media several times, pointing out the fear they inject into America on a daily basis. Fat Mike makes his views clear, concise and easy to understand in a world that makes these issues so hard to swallow, let alone understand. Some first rate politically inspired tracks include "The Irrationality of Rationality", "Franco Un-American", "Idiots Are Taking Over", and "American Errorist (I Hate Hate Haters)".
NOFX does tackle other subjects on the album besides politics. "She's Nubs" is a hilarious song about a handicapped fan. "Medio-core" rips on rock & roll's ongoing regurgitation. Some of the tracks don't fit in the theme of "The War On Errorism", but they are a welcomed break in action from the seriousness on the politically fueled lyrics.
For the most part, this is NOFX at their best. Fans should not be disappointed with this one. Bush lovers may, but not the true fans.
Getting this record, i expected to get about two good songs, and a bunch of (...). I did not think that the political theme could support the entire album. I was so wrong. The whole thing is not political, alot is social commentary, not just bush-bashing. They make fun of anarchy, which proves that they are not stupid unfoucused government hating punks. I think nofx are very smart actually, and the lyrics that they write, though not beutiful, are insightful and clever.
The seperation of church and skate 5/5
-simply an awsome song, kinda like old bad religion. Very influenced by nofx's last work(and greatest song ever) the decline. One of the best on the record.
The irationality of rationality 4.5/5
-another decline influenced song, with great lyrics, just not as loud and angry as seperation so it kinda comes short after hearing that.
Franco un-american 5/5
-sort of radio friendly, but still cool. It's funny, yet political. The lyrics are just where they should be. And i think that the keyboard ads to the coolness. Everything works with this song.
The idiots are taking over 5/5
-best song on the album. Great lyrics, intensly influeced by the decline, very nofx song. Perfect in every way. One of nofx's all time best songs.
She's nubs 4/5
-really funny song, nofx could not get through an album without a funny song. It would fit better in pump up the vallum, but this cd needed it. Not perfect, and because its funny, it also gets old, but still really cool.
Mattersville 4.5/5
-This one is kinda funny, with better music than shes nubs. Another decline influenced song. This whole cd was influenced by nofx's best song ever.
Decom-posuer 4/5
-really cool song with cool guitar. classic nofx.
Medio-core 5/5
-this song is so cool. It makes you nod your head and agree with everything he says. Starts soft and becomes hard. All about how music is not original anymore. awsome song.
Anarchy camp 4/5
-this one has really grown on me. The lyrics are funny, and it's a ska song. It thought it sucked at first, but its actually really good. I love this song. Not nofx at its best, and i prefer punk, but its is so cool.
American errorist (i hate hate haters) 4/5
-this song is really awsome, but its to short. Maybe if he used all the lyrics(fat mike literally sings only half of the lyrics written on the sheet)it would be better. I wish it was longer, then it would be one of the best of the cd.
We got two jealous agains 4.5/5
-cool song about meeting his soulmate, by seeing what cd's she owns. Gives credit to all of the sick awsome 80's hard-core street punk. Its got sex pistols(they're 70's) black flag, circle jerks, early vandals, misfits, and a bunch more. Really cool song crediting all of his roots.
13 stiches 3.5/5
-This song is so sick. But its missing something. Its like it's all leading up to a blast of punk at the end, but it's soft all the way through. Bummer, cuz i like this song.
Re-gaining unconsciousness 5/5
-THis is one sick song. Its awsome from start to finish, and it is another decline influenced song. really really cool.
Whoops, i OD'd 4.5/5
-since when does nofx speak abouth the dangers of drugs? ten years earlier they wrote a song called drugs are good that said drugs are good they make you do things that you know you not should, and when you do em people think that your cool. But this is a great song to end and awsome album with.
NoFx seems to keep getting better, although i don't think this beats out punk in drublic, nofx keeps honing there skills and composing music that is original, that no ones ever heard. Get this cd. Down with bush. This cd is all about constructive critisism. We want to make the government better, not kill it. I read a review on here from some guy named jollygreenmetalhead 2002. He said punk is antigovernment, and unaccepting of other people. Yet fat mike says in the lyrics booklet that he loves this country. You say that were not accepting, and you call modern punks biggest gathering, the warped tour, a (...) festival. Seems like your not accepting punks and gays. You see we are all about excercising are freedoms, wich is why america rocks. so get this cd and be amazed by the almost punk(real punk has been dead for awhile) and get the decline for the best think nofx has ever done.
Outside of a new Rancid album, this is probably the best release punk is going to see this year. The War on Errorism is fourteen tracks of intelligent, hard hitting, political without being at all preachy, punk-rock.
From the radio-friendly Franco Un-American to the 2003 punk scene snapshot The Separation of Church and Skate, this album is right up there with their 1994 release Punk in Drublic.
Choice tracks include the "I should not be laughing at this but it's too funny" She's Nubs, commentary on today's music, Medio-core and the self-explanatory, ......
it is way to good. Every single song (except Decomposeur) is amazing. Songs like Seperation of Church and Skate and Regaining Unconsciousness are the best because A. they are fast and energetic and B. the political lyrics are outstanding. Any song on this album could easily have been a single. One of the only NOFX albums you can listen to from start to finish. In my opinion NOFX just keeps getting better and this is definately no exception.
What? I like the CD...Did I do something wrong? Great from beginning to end. The political songs are political, the silly songs are silly, and the overdose ballad/acoustic song is super duper uber blooper. That means it's good. Kind of like "Punk in Drublic" with the last song being an acoustic song about some f*ck up. To the man named JollyGreenMetalHead "2002" or whatever your really anti-straight name is, you are ridiculous and I think it's hilarious. I laugh in your weak, childish face, and if Arnold were young again and I knew him and could pay him to beat you up, I would. Fat Mike running all the way to the bank laughing...You think he can run? He's FAT! No offense to the weight-challenged. And Warped Tour a homosexual festival? Hardly a festival, more like a gathering or sect.
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