Throwback Thursday: Fat Mike discusses NOFX's "The Decline" (Part 1)

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 14 November 2024

⏱️ 63 minutes

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In this special Throwback Thursday episode, Fat Mike opens up about the writing and recording of NOFX’s ambitious punk rock opus, "The Decline"—an 18-minute, single-track masterpiece that challenges political, social, and cultural norms with biting lyrics and intricate musicianship. Originally aired on June 12, 2023, this is Part 1 of a 2-part series where Mike provides incredible insights into the creation of this sprawling punk epic, sharing how he approached such a complex composition and the meticulous recording process that brought it to life. Tune in to hear the stories behind the song’s message, the band’s drive to push boundaries, and what it took to craft one of punk rock’s most iconic and daring pieces. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes If you love Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to support the show AND get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the CDAP Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Distro Kid.
0:03.0	This episode is brought to you by Diet Coke.
0:07.3	Time for a Diet Coke break.
0:11.5	Enjoy what you like.
0:14.4	Just how you like it.
0:18.9	This is my taste.
0:22.6	What's yours?
0:25.7	Celebrate your unique taste with Diet Coke.
0:31.6	It's Throwback Thursday.
0:35.3	Hey everybody, it's Krista Makes a podcast producer, Chris Fafalius, here.
0:39.8	It's Throwback Thursday again.
0:41.2	And hey, we're not throwing it back that far today.
0:44.6	We're only throwing it back about a year and a half or so back to June 12th of 2023,
0:51.5	when we had Fat Mike on for the first of two episodes in a row discussing the writing
0:57.9	and recording of no effects's The Decline. I thought this one felt pretty appropriate, especially
1:04.2	with No Effects just recently playing their final show. So I won't hold you up here. If you
1:09.9	never heard it before, you're in for a you up here. If you never heard it before,
1:15.8	you're in for a wild episode. And maybe if you heard it before, you just want to listen to it again.
1:19.6	Either way, I hope you enjoy it. And here you go. Hey. Hey everyone.
1:32.4	Today's guest is Fat Mike.
1:34.5	Bassist and lead vocalist for San Francisco punk rock legends, no effects.
1:39.7	Together we break down the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the decline in 18-minute
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