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13 Stitches
Punk · 2003 · 2 tracks

13 Stitches

NOFX

A rare, stripped-back acoustic detour where Fat Mike trades speed for sentimentality, recounting the formative punk shows that defined his youth.

May 13, 2003 · Cooltempo

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This isn't the NOFX of circle pits and fart jokes; it's the sound of the morning after, or perhaps the decade after. 13 Stitches captures a moment of genuine vulnerability, stripping away the distortion to reveal the folk-inflected songwriting at the heart of their melodic punk. It feels like a private conversation in a tour bus, a storytime session that honors the legends of the scene. While the band is usually associated with high-octane energy, this release proves their songs can stand on their own with nothing but an acoustic guitar and a raspy, honest vocal performance.

Tracklist · 2 Tracks
01
13 Stitches (acoustic)
1:54
02
Glass War
1:58
Moments Worth Listening For
The specific mention of seeing the Descendents for the first time, delivered with a rare, unironic sincerity in Fat Mike's voice.
The transition from the nostalgic A-side to the more aggressive but still restrained B-side Glass War.
The way the acoustic guitar strumming pattern mimics the energy of a punk beat without the actual drums.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does 13 Stitches sound next to the rest of NOFX's catalogue?

Stripped Back+4.0σ

The production is built around stripped back than this artist usually allows.

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