The Decline

NOFX

1999

3.33

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Punk

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The Decline is an EP by NOFX. It was released on November 23, 1999. The CD version consisted of only the 18-minute title track, but the vinyl included a different version of "Clams Have Feelings Too" (from Pump Up the Valuum) on the B-side. The Decline is largely a satire of American politics and law, with an overwhelming concern for blind behaviors of the masses, such as complacency, indifference, gun violence, drug-use, and conformity, as well as destruction of constitutional rights, and condemnation of the religious right. Although the lyrics are somewhat disjointed, they all refer back to the unifying theme of the "decline" of America. The trombone is played by Lars Nylander of Skankin' Pickle. According to the band,

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Dec 22 2025 Author

14 year old me had a Pump up the Valium poster on my wall, much to my mums disgust. I’d have punk in drublic on the list, but not sure this counts as an album but it is a really outstanding 18 mins punk song, but I’ll give it a 4 because NOFX should be on the list.

Dec 22 2025 Author

At least it's just 18 minutes:D Not too bad actually

Dec 23 2025 Author

Pretty good. I like punk but not a big fan of the vocals that sounded too much like Green Day's brand of "pop punk". 3 stars.

Dec 24 2025 Author

Cmon

Dec 23 2025 Author

By punk standards I know this is the equivalent of a hour-long epic, which is impressive. However, that length does mean the lyricism is stretched paper-thin (we do indeed live in a society). I’m not expecting Pulitzer-level writing, but it did grate a little. Also feels like this was originally an EP and the songs were melded together later given how disjointed some of the sections feel. That being said, this was still a decent listen and I do enjoy some NOFX now and again. This is one of those where I wish we had half-star ratings, 2 feels harsh but it’s not a 3 for me.