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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Negative: 2 out of 16
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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
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  1. Nov 1, 2016
    70
    Clearly this is something the band, and Mike in particular, feel passionate about, but “I’m so Sorry Tony” would’ve been a much better finish to the album. Still, there’s enough interesting and flat out good songwriting going on here to make First Ditch Effort worth a recommendation.
  2. 80
    The result is a record much darker in tone than previous outings, yet still harbours the sardonic wit that endeared us to them all those years ago
  3. Oct 13, 2016
    60
    First Ditch Effort doesn't match NOFX's '90s peak, but it rights the ship somewhat, and goes a long way to re-establishing the group as worthy and relevant elder statesmen.