| 1 | Cokie The Clown | 2:27 |
| 2 | Straight Outta Massachusetts | 1:17 |
| 3 | Fermented And Flailing | 2:40 |
| 4 | Codependence Day | 1:29 |
| 5 | My Orphan Year (Acoustic) | 2:58 |
Originally released in 2009 on Fat Wreck Chords, Cokie The Clown is a quintessential five-song EP from the punk rock veterans NOFX. Serving as the perfect "chaser" to their full-length album Coaster, this release features choice-cut tracks that retain the band's signature fast riffs and candid, well-formulated lyricism.
The EP balances the band's trademark humor with some of Fat Mike's most vulnerable songwriting to date. From the circus-inspired title track "Cokie the Clown" to the socio-political commentary of "Fermented and Flailing," the release showcases the diverse range of a band 25 years into their career. A definitive highlight of the CD version is the haunting acoustic rendition of "My Orphan Year," a deeply personal track documenting the loss of Fat Mike's parents that is as heart-wrenching as it is honest.
Key Tracks:
- Cokie the Clown: A "lovely ditty" about a fairly awful clown, complete with laced fudge and kettle corn.
- Straight Outta Massachusetts: A catchy, high-energy 77-second anthem about moving across the country.
- My Orphan Year (Acoustic): A raw, stripped-back performance that stands as one of the most emotional songs in the NOFX catalog.
- Codependence Day: A fan favorite previously featured on the 2009 Warped Tour compilation.
Whether you are a completist or a casual fan, Cokie The Clown is a must-have piece of punk history that proves even rampant punk rockers have feelings too.