CD Digipak NOFX – Cokie The Clown

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.