NOFX may have closed the book on touring, but they’re not done shaping the punk landscape. A to H, released on Fat Wreck Chords, is a sharp, self-aware, and wildly entertaining album that shows the band still know exactly how to blend speed, sarcasm, melody, and meaning into a distinctly NOFX creation.
The record pulls together eight tracks that span the full spectrum of what made the band an institution. You get the breakneck punk bursts, the tongue-in-cheek storytelling, the biting social commentary, and the oddly touching moments that sneak in through the cracks. Even after decades of pushing buttons and rewriting their own rules, NOFX sound focused, energized, and still capable of surprising you.
Musically, A to H is tight and punchy. The guitars lock into that classic Fat Wreck snap, the rhythm section drives with effortless precision, and Fat Mike’s vocals land with the familiar mix of humor, cynicism, and vulnerability. The production is clean without losing grit, giving the songs room to breathe while keeping the edges sharp.
Lyrically, the band remain as pointed as ever. There’s reflection, there’s provocation, and there’s that unmistakable NOFX honesty — the kind that can shift from absurdity to raw truth in the span of one verse. A to H feels like a band looking back with clarity while still refusing to soften or slow down.
In the larger picture of NOFX’s discography, this album stands as a reminder of why they mattered and why they still resonate. It’s fast, funny, caustic, and unexpectedly meaningful. A late-era release that proves the fire’s still there, burning on its own terms.
