The Longest EP
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The Longest EP is a compilation album by the American
punk rock
band NOFX
, which was released on August 17, 2010. Despite the title, it is not actually an EP; it is a compilation of songs from 1987 to 2009, plus rarities, out of print stuff and previously unreleased outtakes. The Longest EP has been referred to as a "sequel" to NOFX's 2002 compilation album 45 or 46 Songs That Weren't Good Enough to Go on Our Other Records
. Upon release of The Longest EP, "the other EP's" by NOFX will go out of print.
The artwork and design for the album was done by the "same dude that illustrated the cover of The Longest Line
."
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Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band NOFX
NOFX
NOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up...
, which was released on August 17, 2010. Despite the title, it is not actually an EP; it is a compilation of songs from 1987 to 2009, plus rarities, out of print stuff and previously unreleased outtakes. The Longest EP has been referred to as a "sequel" to NOFX's 2002 compilation album 45 or 46 Songs That Weren't Good Enough to Go on Our Other Records
45 or 46 Songs That Weren't Good Enough to Go on Our Other Records
45 or 46 Songs That Weren't Good Enough to Go on Our Other Records is a double album released in 2002 by NOFX. There are actually 47 songs on the CD version, and all the songs could easily fit onto one CD....
. Upon release of The Longest EP, "the other EP's" by NOFX will go out of print.
The artwork and design for the album was done by the "same dude that illustrated the cover of The Longest Line
The Longest Line
The Longest Line is a 12" EP by punk rock band NOFX, released in 1992. The first 200 copies of this record were printed on dark-blue vinyl, some on grey vinyl, and all others on black vinyl. It was repressed in 2007 with 1,082 copies on "Peruvian" white vinyl...
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Album cover
A person and/or item that appeared on the cover of each of NOFX's previous releases can be seen on the cover of this record:- Eric MelvinEric MelvinEric Scott Melvin is an American musician and the rhythm guitarist in the California punk band NOFX. He has been in the band from its beginnings in the early 1980s to the present day. Eric has been known for his dreadlocks that vary in color each time NOFX performs...
playing the accordion - The skull from the self-titledNOFX (EP)NOFX is the eponymous debut EP by the American punk rock band NOFX. Recorded at Mystic Studios in Hollywood, recorded and produced by Phillip Raves. It was released on January 1, 1985 through Mystic Records. The first 500 copies included a lyrics sheet. The next 500 were pressed on light-blue...
EP - The cow-headed woman from Liberal AnimationLiberal AnimationLiberal Animation is the debut album by the American punk rock band NOFX. It was originally released in 1988 through Wassail Records. It was re-released through Epitaph Records in 1991. The title is a play on the phrase "animal liberation" and the cover artwork is a reflection of that. The track...
- The woman sitting on top of an airplane from S&M AirlinesS&M AirlinesS&M Airlines is the second studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX. It was released on September 5, 1989 through Epitaph Records. It's also their first release on that label. A music video was made for the title track. According to notes on the official NOFX web site, S&M Airlines was...
- The two women from Liza and LouiseLiza and Louise"Liza and Louise" is a 7" single by the California punk rock band NOFX, released on the Fat Wreck Chords label. "Liza and Louise" is also featured on White Trash, Two Heebs and a Bean and Punk-O-Rama Vol. 1...
- One of the flying women from Punk in DrublicPunk in DrublicPunk in Drublic is the fifth studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX. It was released on July 19, 1994 through Epitaph Records....
- The man who is smoking a cigarette from I Heard They Suck Live!!I Heard They Suck Live!!I Heard They Suck Live!! is a live album by NOFX. It was recorded January 8 and 9, 1995 in a Hollywood, CA club. The name or exact location of the club was, at the time, unknown. This was for royalty reasons...
- The man who is sexually touching a sheep from Heavy Petting ZooHeavy Petting ZooHeavy Petting Zoo is the sixth studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX. It was released on January 31, 1996 through Epitaph Records.-Overview:...
- The Turtle from Timmy the TurtleTimmy the TurtleTimmy the Turtle is a 7" EP by NOFX. The title track was taken from the sessions for So Long and Thanks for All the Shoes. Duncan from Snuff sings the lead vocal on the song. This record was limited to 9,499 copies on green vinyl....
- The boy holding a toy plane from The DeclineThe DeclineThe Decline is a punk EP by NOFX. The CD version consisted of only the 18-minute title track, but the vinyl included a different version of "Clams Have Feelings Too" on the B-side...
- The nurse from Pump Up the ValuumPump Up the Valuum-Personnel:* Fat Mike - vocals, bass* Eric Melvin - guitar, accordion* El Hefe - guitar* Erik Sandin - drums* Spike Slawson - additional vocals* Bill Hansson - accordion* Ryan Greene, Fat Mike - producers* Ryan Greene - mixing, recording...
and Bottles to the GroundBottles to the GroundBottles to the Ground is a CD EP by NOFX. The first and last songs are from the full-length Pump Up the Valuum. "Lower" was originally slated for the album, but was dropped in favor of "Total Bummer." It was later included on 45 or 46 Songs That Weren't Good Enough to Go on Our Other Records."My... - The spaceman impostor from Pods and GodsPods and GodsPods and Gods is an a 7" EP by NOFX released one month prior to the release of Pump Up the Valuum. According to Fat Mike, the title track was intended to go on Pump Up the Valuum , but the band decided to use the song "My Vagina" instead...
- The surfer on fire from Surfer
- The drinking man from Regaining UnconsciousnessRegaining UnconsciousnessRegaining Unconsciousness is an EP by NOFX, released prior to the release of The War on Errorism. Regaining Unconsciousness was the name of a song that appeared on The War on Errorism, although that song did not appear on this EP....
- The face of a George W. BushGeorge W. BushGeorge Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
from The War on ErrorismThe War on ErrorismThe 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... - JesusJesusJesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
, who is holding a bottle of alcohol, from Never Trust a HippyNever Trust a HippyNever Trust a Hippy is an EP from NOFX, released on March 14, 2006. It preceded their full-length album Wolves in Wolves' Clothing, just as the Regaining Unconsciousness EP foreran The War on Errorism, their previous album from 2003.... - The clown from Cokie the ClownCokie the ClownCokie the Clown is an EP by NOFX released on November 24, 2009 through Fat Wreck Chords. The EP was released as a single 5-song CD, and two separate 7" vinyl records dubbed Cokie the Clown and My Orphan Year. The tracks on this release were written and recorded during the Coaster sessions...
- The dog from 13 Stitches13 Stitches13 Stitches is a 7-inch EP by NOFX. An electric version of the A-side appeared on The War on Errorism. The B-side appeared on the 2004 Warped Tour compilation, and an instrumental version plays on the menu of the DVD Ten Years Of Fuckin' Up. The back cover contains a collage of classic punk albums...
- The guys from Wolves in Wolves' ClothingWolves in Wolves' Clothing-Trivia:* The untitled track 19 is actually a compilation of early, short demo clips, many of which are acoustic.* The first 1062 vinyl copies of the album were pressed yellow/green vinyl...
- The kid with the hammer from 7" of the Month Club (September 2005)
- El Hefe and SmellyErik SandinErik Sandin , is an American musician and the drummer of the popular California punk band, NOFX. He was a founding member of the band when they formed in Hollywood, California, in 1983, but moved to Santa Barbara two years later, leaving the band.In just one year without Sandin, the band had...
also appear, the former eating a cheeseburger, and the latter in Pharoh attire. - Nubs (Talli Osborne) from The War on ErrorismThe War on ErrorismThe 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 cyclop from a popular artwork for band merchandise
- The Andre the Giant Has a PosseAndré the Giant Has a PosseAndre the Giant Has a Posse is a street art and viral marketing campaign based on a design by Shepard Fairey created in 1989 in Providence, Rhode Island. Distributed by the skater community, the stickers featuring an image of André the Giant began showing up in many cities across the U.S.A...
parody, another merchandise artwork
Track listing
Personnel
- Fat Mike – vocals, bass
- Eric MelvinEric MelvinEric Scott Melvin is an American musician and the rhythm guitarist in the California punk band NOFX. He has been in the band from its beginnings in the early 1980s to the present day. Eric has been known for his dreadlocks that vary in color each time NOFX performs...
– guitar, vocals - El HefeAaron AbeytaAaron Abeyta , better known as El Hefe or simply Hefe, from el Jefe is the lead guitarist and trumpet player for the California punk band NOFX....
– guitar, vocals (tracks 1-24) - Erik SandinErik SandinErik Sandin , is an American musician and the drummer of the popular California punk band, NOFX. He was a founding member of the band when they formed in Hollywood, California, in 1983, but moved to Santa Barbara two years later, leaving the band.In just one year without Sandin, the band had...
– drums - Dave Casillas - guitar (tracks 25-30)