Fat Mike is so underrated as a musician and songwriter. People focus to much on how much of a jerk he is, and on his (TERRIBLE) vocal abilities. He''s surely one of the best and most talented bass players in Punk and also an amazing songwriter. I understand why guys like Matt Freeman get so much praise, but in the end most of the time it's just shredding, scales and speed, while Mike has some really "musical" and killer original bass lines...
Been a fan for 25 years. It is unreal how many great songs they have. I remember being 10 years old and hearing Green Corn at summer camp. such a great band 🏆
After seeing them many many times, I saw them play the whole ep a few years ago. All Fat Mike said was "Sheesh...here we go" and they ruled. NOFX FOR LIFE.
has some "sticking in my eye" vibes to it. Love it. Man these guys have so many freaking songs. Being in bands my whole life I know what it takes to get 4 guys to rehearse and perfect a new song like this and I just think of all the hard WORK they put into their career. Incredible.
I cannot tell how I f*** love this song. I tried to play this song with two friends and it was great fun, although we probably only once about nailed it. That song is a b***. No wonder NOFX never play it live.
hands down one of the best, most technical punk rock songs ever written...
Best NOFX song in my opinion
Fat Mike is so underrated as a musician and songwriter. People focus to much on how much of a jerk he is, and on his (TERRIBLE) vocal abilities. He''s surely one of the best and most talented bass players in Punk and also an amazing songwriter. I understand why guys like Matt Freeman get so much praise, but in the end most of the time it's just shredding, scales and speed, while Mike has some really "musical" and killer original bass lines...
My name is John Smith.
Most underrated NOFX song? Probably.
El hefe gave them this sound. At least that's what they say in their book.
Been a fan for 25 years. It is unreal how many great songs they have. I remember being 10 years old and hearing Green Corn at summer camp. such a great band 🏆
My favorite Nofx song!
This EP and White Trash have to be their best records. '92 was peak NoFX and then hit the bar again with So Long. Ribbed came close.
That bass riff is 100% inspired by the RKL bass style.
I've got respect from the community
4 years of college and I now understand the song’s meaning; shedding one aspect of one’s identity. Yes it goes deep.
After seeing them many many times, I saw them play the whole ep a few years ago. All Fat Mike said was "Sheesh...here we go" and they ruled. NOFX FOR LIFE.
"The Death Of John Smith"
some of nofx best song ever
has some "sticking in my eye" vibes to it. Love it. Man these guys have so many freaking songs. Being in bands my whole life I know what it takes to get 4 guys to rehearse and perfect a new song like this and I just think of all the hard WORK they put into their career. Incredible.
I wasn't really into NOFX but this song is so excellent.
I love this album. Its got 5 bangers and thats it!
This is the song for the common man. Spending hours working for nothing
I cannot tell how I f*** love this song. I tried to play this song with two friends and it was great fun, although we probably only once about nailed it. That song is a b***. No wonder NOFX never play it live.