''Ribbed'' is the third studio

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by the American punk rock band

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, released in 1991 through

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. It was their last album to feature Steve Kidwiler on guitar; he was replaced by El Hefe. ''Ribbed'' is also the last NOFX album produced by Brett Gurewitz, who also produced their first two Epitaph albums. The album sold 8,000 copies upon its release. In 2018, NOFX released the album '' Ribbed: Live in a Dive'', a recording of a 2012 concert where the band played ''Ribbed'' in its entirety. As of 2021, ''Ribbed'' is NOFX's shortest studio album at 25 minutes.

Critical reception

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'' called the album "an unblemished collection of genuinely funny songs." ''

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'' wrote that "Mike doesn’t alter his bratty delivery, but the record’s increased use of harmonies would become permanent."

Track listing

All songs by

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except "Together on the Sand," by Steve Kidwiller.

Personnel

– vocals, bass * Eric Melvin – guitar * Steve Kidwiler – guitar, vocals on "Together on the Sand" * Erik Sandin (Groggy Nodbeggar) – drums *

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– backing vocals * Mark Curry – backing vocals * Dave Smalley - high-pitched crooning vocals on "New Boobs" (not credited) * Brett Gurewitz – producer

References

External links

NOFX official website

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