Ramones

Straight into Blitzkrieg Bop and we're OFF, pedal to the metal! Yes, the songs are incredibly similar, they mostly share the same three chords, and are all very short and chanty. But for the most part it's a good, head bopping time. It gets in, does it's thing, and gets out. And it's kind of great for it. 3.5 rounded up.

hell yea some classic punk. down to the basement is a slept on track. undeniably important album and band.

The thing about the Ramones is that even when it's not great it's still pretty good and even if it's not pretty good, it doesn't last very long. Some all-timers on this one.

The blast furnace of all modern punk rock. Is it the best album? No. (That'd be 'Destroyed' by Sloppy Seconds). Is it the most important? Possibly - a few Stooges fans might argue otherwise (including me on a different day), but this is the template for so much that follows. Eschewing the artsy sensibilities of British punk, this is all about delinquency, stoopidity and rockin' out. It's realised via an admirable amount of energy and an equally admirable dearth of chords. Two minutes, some buzzsaw guitar and a bunch of antisocial words. The purists may say that's all that rock 'n' roll ever needed.

Have heard the album before, but not for a while. Rock and Roll distilled to its core, proving that four chords is all you need. This album is the Beatles of New York (if not America) debut, and it still sounds as brash and provocative today. The album is of course incredibly influential. Listening now, almost all of it works. A few songs feel repetitive, but considering the similar beat, similar chords, and similar singing, it's interesting to hear how there can still be a subtle diversity of songs. "That girl could still be mine But I'm tired of the hurt"

Still sounds great. Can almost imagine myself at CBGB...

Fun

Great album, every song sounds great..

Dope

Well surprised…8/10 👍

good album but please dont ask little girls to be your boyfriend 4/5

It kind of all sounds the same, but I don't really care. Great album.

Classic for the 3 minute and 3 chord songs that were a response to the weird prog rock of the time

3.8/5 listened 2x

Although I’m a huge fan of punk, the Ramones have never fully grabbed my attention. I think they’re one of the most innovative punk bands ever, they have a very fun and malleable sound, and they have penetrated and influenced western culture in numerous ways.

People are really gonna sit here and tear down this album because it doesn't feel artistic enough for this era. Why are we gonna sit here and pretend like this record is supposed to define the genre years ahead of it's time! This is the embodiment of 1970's Punk, in it's purest form of tomfoolery, beer chugging, basement raving bangers. Yes their are much more examples of punk that feel more replayable but this LP feels like a piece of history to me, from the cover to the music it has to offer. It's like digging into a time capsule and finding gold. I love the pure mindless fun they bring on each song.

I have always loved the Ramones!

Not my music but better than I expected

really good

najs!

This is proper punk! Lo-fi, low budget fun. (Nearly) where it all started. A right blast. However I always preferred The Dammed, The Clash, The Saints and loads of others. The Ramones have never featured heavily in my listening rotation throughout my life, so it is nice to revisit after what seems like an eternity. However I'm pleased to say I have seen a 'Ramone' live! It gets a 4 star for being stupidly influential.

I have never tried hard drugs, but I imagine listening to 14 songs in 29 minutes is somewhat reminiscent of doing cocaine. Anyways, iconic record!

Good shiz. Punk pioneers

I think this is one of those albums that people love or hate. Yes, it's pretty repetitive, a lot of the songs are the same chords played at the same tempo, and the vocals may not be for everyone. I love it. It's raw, messy, energetic, and fun to listen to. And super influential - think of all the kids playing in their parents' garages that started a band after hearing this record. And their parents hated it. Is it one of the best albums ever made? Not, of course not. But it is a great album for sure and absolutely deserves to be on this list. 4/5

This album has a timeless sound that, even after almost five decades, still sounds like the music of a young rebellious teenager. Blitzkrieg Bop has become a classic that tops all playlists and collections of Punk Rock Anthems. Legendary!

Some classic songs on this album! I've always thought I was born in the wrong era - I should have been jumping about in a sweaty pit at one of their shows 4 ⭐️

Never listened to an album by the Ramones. I played a lot of Blitzkrieg Bop on Guitar Hero when I was young. A really fun punk rock album. The second half of the album is a lot better than the first half. Kinda felt like going through the motions. Not much to take away but a good listening experience. Standouts: Blitzkrieg Bop, I Don’t Wanna Go Down to the Basement, Havana Affair, Let’s Dance, and Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World.

I’m not a great lover of Punk Rock, but the music is honest and sincere and not pretentious in any way. If you’re going to listen to Punk why not THE Punk. Solid work.

when the singing is so unintelligible it could be AI generated thats when you know its real punk

never been huge on the Ramones, and similar to the Sex Pistols from a few days ago the mythology seems more impactful than the band. unlike the Sex Pistols I never disliked the Ramones, they're just not my favourite (I'm not fun enough) and if I want the short tight song vibe I'll put on Wire instead. also like the Sex Pistols, what makes them good is rhythmic. It's easy to play a power chord song but it's hard to make it sound awesome. Here that rhythmic aspect is more from the vocal & everything else than the guitar, which just steadily grinds away. (⌐■_■)

14 songs 29 minutes that’s the good stuff. We should always be so lucky. These guys lose a lot of studio steam real quick but not on the debut.

I guess there really is such a thing as classic punk.

Point blank: the Ramones are overrated. They came first, maybe. They had style, maybe. They had songs, some. They could play, not really. This album will forever adorn the walls and t-shirts of the same posers who owned Legend by Bob Marley and said they were reggae fans. There are so many bands that came after, and some that came before, that did it better than the Ramones. With all that said, as (one of) the forefathers of punk, they have a place in history. In the hands of a lesser band, these songs would sound flat, but the Ramones had the New York panache to execute on the ethos. The second half is not as strong as the first, but overall a notable album.

Awful and Brilliant in equal measures

It's the Ramones. Great punk album.

It's like watching old movies. You've seen it done a hundred times but this was the first. They sound like every modern punk band or rather every modern punk band sounds like them.

Super fun and super pop-y but also with that great early punk edge. This music is also very 'iconic' - it's hard to forget the many times I've heard these tracks played along with a commercial or movie soundtrack... almost to the point of parody. Nonetheless I had my head boppin' and my toes tappin' and this mostly just felt really good.

4/5. British punk at its core. Sure, way more pop than punk but the short songs mixed with an undertone of naivety and anger create a youthful energy that somehow has an early Beach Boys vibe mixed with the Stooges. It's definitely here to say what they want to say and then leave with no explanation. It's funny but it is a voice of a generation. Just not my vibe all the time so it stays at a 4 for me. Best Song: Blitzkrieg Bop, Judy Is A Punk, Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue

I feel that it's fitting I stayed up late to listen to this while thinking about Spike. lmao

Yes!

A really energetic and fun record which was a really nice breath of fresh air after the past couple borefests that I got recently. It's really easy to see how this band became a cultural phenomenon. Could do without the Nazi references tho.

Short, fast, and awesome!

kind of repetitive, but still a good time and very short so it doesn't get annoying

Music at its rawest, purest form. Love it.

The Ramones are fucking awesome.

This is the definitive Punk Record, and it really makes me want to sniff some glue. The angst and punch of the guitars it's just so real. This is that hunger that I see missing in the mainstream but digging even a bit of the service this sound is still alive in bands like Julie, Fontaines D.C, Jeff Rosenstock etc. Like it has extended past its misfits, Ramones and the clash influences. All that said however this still kicks so hard and yeah title track is iconic but every song after has this beautiful dance between the guitars, drums and vocals all fighting for the spotlight which just makes so much more hardcore that they can all contest for the top spot. The best part about this record is that the lows are only lows for like 2 minutes max 53rd and 3rd wasn't my favorite but let's dance comes on right after to make me feel better. At less than 30 minutes you can listen to this whole album on your way to get groceries or morning commute as the Ramones intended this album to be heard and be back to listening to NPR on your way back. 9/10

Classic

Classic in punk rock.

THE groundbreaking band for American punk. Blitz is such an iconic song and so fitting to be T1S1 on their debut. The songs are very short but pack a powerful punch. The album is arguably somewhat one note, but the teens punching air and slamming into each other before mosh pits were a thing didn’t seem to care. They were just loud and proud to have their own sound and distance themselves from the previous hip generation. This band and style was very influential for progression of many punk and alternative bands through the 70’s and on, I’ll go 3.5/5 rounded up.

A quintessential album of the genre and rocks from start to finish. It wears me out a bit and it’s not like a TON of thought went into these songs… but I’m sure that is exactly the point.

4/5

Cool Leather jacket duude

There’s something almost… quaint? About old punk like this. It was so rebellious at the time but now feels passe

A classic.

Deeply influential to me as a youth, I could never hate Ramones. Now, as an adult, I can rely appreciate how innovative and simple their aesthetic is – sped up rockabilly/girl group/surf rock music with grittier lyrics? Obviously cool and catchy! All the common criticisms normally thrown at them are blatantly from people who don't believe in punk music, or from people who are projecting a preconceived notion about how the band sounds onto the actual songs themselves. The riffs are distinct, the hooks are all unique, and they shift tempos and have enough variety. Now, I do get that sometimes it's a lot in one album, but I wouldn't say that's an issue here (or on Rocket to Russia, for that matter – the stronger album overall). And sure, sometimes the change up is a little against their strengths ("Havana Affair), but sometimes it truly works ("I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend"). Most of all, Ramones are great at their meat and potatoes, and that's mainly what this record is dishing out. If you like punk, you may not think this is flawless, but you're going to like it. And I like it. I may not be spinning this all the goddamn time compared to Gorilla Biscuits or Embrace, but it's a solid classic in my primary genre of choice.

On reconnaît tout de suite les chansons des Ramones, surtout par leurs guitares et leur rythme, un mélange de fièvre et de lourdeur. Je les ai toujours aimés. Une sorte de conclusion logique du mouvement punk

Punk as fuck

The punk aesthetics were alienating to me as a child but listening to this again you realize this is just charged up pop music slammed into very efficient punk aesthetics and it works so well

Simple, loud and fun.

One of the most influential albums of the 20th century and it still holds up today. Favorite track: Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue

Quintessential punk. Punk did go on to do cooler things though.

Solid banger from front to back, but as most old school punk does, it gets a little "samey" by the mid-way point. Still a solid entry and well worth it's place on this list. Standout Tracks: Blitzkrieg Bop, Beat on the Brat, I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend

Yes Fav songs: Beat on the brat Listen to my heart =]

I mean it's the same song with different lyrics for 30 minutes, but it's a good song each time. Super enjoyable

I mean yeah it’s pretty much the same song over and over, but I love that song. Great energy on here, and it doesn’t overstay its welcome. Favorite songs are Blitzkrieg Bop, I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend, Havana Affair, and Let’s Dance.

Some songs that are classics in their genre. Not an album that ill personally return to often but I appreciate what it did for music

I have not listened to this album yet, but I did know the Ramones from listening to Blitzkrieg Bop before. This album started off strong, I liked how each song gave me a taste of their overall sound since they are so short. But I noticed how the instrumental was very repetitive for many of their songs which resulted in a merging effect that didn’t make many songs stand out to me. However, I did like: Beat on the Brat. I didn’t know this was a punk album cause it didn’t feel very punk to me but then again I haven’t listened to much punk music. I will listen again!

Not sure how I never actively listened to this given how much I like The Clash. Good stuff - charged, frenetic and catchy as hell. My head has been bobbing the whole record.

I loved it.

Solid.

I was so excited to get this album! I've heard of the Ramones before but I had never listened to them intentionally. Did not disappoint, loved the band and the vocals.

It was a relatively short album. I knew several of the songs. None of the songs carried on too long. I would listen to it again.

I didn't know they sang "Blitzkrieg Bop", "Beat on the Brat", and "Listen To My Heart".

So I just dissed the Dust because I said I didn't like loud crescendo-y guitar playing. BUT I do love the Ramones. I guess if you add a consistent up-beat in-your-face dance beat to it I'm hooked. I mean, who couldn't want to dance to Blitzdrieg Bop or Judy is a Punk.

Not their best album but so much fun none the less.

Something about how the Ramones are like Levi's 511s, I can always count on them. I don't wear Levi's 511s anymore but I like knowing they're still there.

I mean leave home and rocket to Russia are technically superior, but still

Such a good one. I wish it sounded a little better but still great music. Maybe a liittle repetitive, but still good fun

Love me some Ramones.

Consistent energy

8/10

Anti convencional

Great punk rock intro - upbeat fast songs throughout!

Bops. Repetitive but bops.

Classic, super important, bouncy and fun ...and WOW it sounds bad (production-wise) in 2024. There should be a list of albums ranked by the ratio of popularity to production quality; this would be high on that list.

Classic

3.5 stars rounded up. Great first US punk album.

Ультимат поп-панк альбом. Лучшая песня - Blitzkrieg Bop.

It's fun, simple, straight ahead rock. I could die a happy person if I never hear Blitzkrieg Bop again, but otherwise a very fun album that's easy to listen to with short catchy songs.

Blitzkerg Bop - 10/10 Beat on The Brat - 8/10 Judy is a Punk - 8/10 I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend - 8/10 Chain Saw - 8/10 Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue - 8/10 I Don’t Wanna Go Down to the Basement - 8/10 Loudmouth - 8/10 Havana Affair - 8/10 Listen to My Heart - 8/10 53rd & 3rd - 8/10 Let’s Dance - 8/10 I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You - 8/10 Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World - 8/10 TOTAL - 114/140

While I do find the album a bit repetitive at times, it’s undeniably a staple in the punk world and deserves respect for what it represents. Despite its flaws, I genuinely enjoyed listening to it.

The debut album of the Ramones, a record which shook the world. I remember my older brother playing this at high volume, and being truly amazed. From the opening “Blitzkrieg Bop”, it starts at 100 mph and doesn’t let up. This is not virtuoso, but they play fast. The songs are short and sweet, 14 tunes in 29 minutes! Lyrically, the songs are not to be taken seriously, from “Beat on the Brat (with a baseball bat)” to “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue”, this is simply fun. Full disclosure, not only have I owned this album sine the late 70’s, I saw the Ramones live at a small club in Ohio in 1978…. And it was an experience to remember. The only downside with the Ramones it that they are pretty much a 1-trick pony. But what a trick it is. Well worth having. 4/5

Solid. When Britain regained the rock and roll torch back from america after some dire years of glam rock.

Good old-school punk vibes!

good but not the best ramones album

Here are several fine young men who I'm sure are gonna go far

Great album.

same song but good song

"Ramones" by Ramones, released in 1976, is a raw and energetic debut album that laid the foundation for punk rock. With its stripped-down sound, catchy melodies, and fast-paced songs, the album is a testament to the band's "back-to-basics" approach to rock music. Tracks like "Blitzkrieg Bop," "Beat on the Brat," and "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue" are punk anthems that showcase the band's signature style. The album's production is intentionally lo-fi, giving it a gritty and rebellious edge that set it apart from the polished rock of the time. While some critics have noted the album's lack of musical complexity, its simplicity is part of its charm. The Ramones' no-frills approach to songwriting and performance paved the way for countless punk bands to follow. Overall, "Ramones" is a seminal album in the history of punk rock, and it earns a 4/5 rating for its influence, attitude, and timeless appeal.

Peak Punk with catchy guitar riffs and hooks, fun album!

meh, good enough

The album that started punk

Hasn't aged well but I dig it as an early punk album.

Classic punk vibes God drums

Ah the Ramones. Good stuff here. Pioneers in the punk era. So influential to so many others that came after them. Funny to think that these guys were considered controversial, they seem so mellow and innocent compared to what there is now in terms of controversial. I did finish the album. Good stuff. I'm torn between 4 and 5...

I respect what this album did to music birthing the punk scene. Listening closely I did enjoy the guitar playing in a way I was unable to enjoy when I was younger. I may go back and listen to a few songs but I really dont listen to them for enjoyment so I would give this a 4, but know it should be a 5.

Four stars just because it's Ramones, one of the founders of punk rock. But is their sound really that different from just rock'n'roll? I mean, what kind of punk band has a tambourine? As far as I can tell, the main innovation in the music is the way the guitars sound different. The punk essence is mostly in the edgy lyrics and general attitude. Anyway, "Blitzkrieg Bop" is a classic, and the rest of the tracks are only relevant, again, as an important bit of music history.

Not really my style, but that's why I am using this app!

29 minutes of one paced, montone noise. But, my God, what a glorious 29 minutes.

Great album, I listen to this album frequently.

ah simpler times.

HL: "Blitzkrieg Bop", "Beat on the Brat”, “Chain Saw”, “Havana Affair”, “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” After the Sex Pistols & Dead Kennedys last month, I thought that’s about all the classic punk bands I’ll be introduced to on this list. Psych! Here’s the Ramones, with a debut that’s spiky and catchy, if somewhat one-note. Is “Blitzkrieg Bop” the greatest opening song ever or what February 3, 2024

As straightforward and punk rock as it gets, if you don't like one song just wait two minutes and it'll change! This was a great shot of adrenaline for where I'm at in the project, and the easy-going cool of the Ramones' execution made for an easy listen. Sometimes all you need is a few chords and 1-2 minutes to just lay it all out there.

In a nutshell: a starter pack to early punk rock. The only bummer on this album is the slow track "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend", which sounds like it was played under duress. Overall: 8/10

I can hear the bands I love in this album.

Great punk. Not a ton of variation but really enjoyable stuff.

Plain pure power. Simply enjoyable

Familiar songs. Very repetitive sound.

The most fun was to learn playing rhythm guitar.

Punk rock blueprint.

еее, роцк алкоальбом: кровавая мэри

COME ONNNNNNN. What an album.

Very good

Pop punk at its finest.

Some parts were weird but overall not bad

Really cool, funky, upbeat, one or two songs just had rubbish lyrics, hence 1 star less

Good !

Fantastic energy. I’m fascinated by the “no guitar solos” approach with such a driving beat.

Hey! Ho! Let's go! Yeah, this album is awesome. Fast, frenetic beats. A guitar that never stops strumming. Sometimes that neverending guitar strum gets in the way of any real rhythm. Joey Ramone's vocals often sound like he's got cottonballs in his mouth and many of the songs' themes are a total mystery to me. "Beat on the Brat?" What brat? Who gives a shit, beat him with a baseball bat! Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh oh ooooh. Why did they write a song about CIA activities in Cuba? Who cares! I don't mind nonsensical songs that have a great beat. Punk is alive in this album. The amateur, garage band melodies feel authentic and fun. For years, I've been listening to a tribute album of Ramones songs made by bands like Metallica and U2, which I still prefer, but I did enjoy listening to the original stuff. This music has me tapping my foot and yelling "fuck ya!"

For decades I believed my Ramones Greatest Hits CD was all I really needed. I was wrong! Awesome album! Found some new Ramones favorites that I've never heard before.

Front door seat to the birth of punk

Classic.

Songs are short and catchy. Definitely see where grunge got their inspiration.

That punk asthetic... 2:40 of pure motion...

a favourite from my child hood

A pretty good punk album. This definitely set the stage for the faster, noisier punk that would follow. The lyrical themes are all over the places, from growing up to love to nonsensical. Punk doesn't need to make sense though, so no one begrudges them a bit of glue sniffing here or there. Overall, a fun, tight, noisy album.

Interesting it was originally rated low.

Costa Rica

Never listened to any of their actual albums before. Pretty much what I would’ve expected, and enjoyable!

There’s not much to say about this album because it’s the ramones, the lasting name in American punk and the entire concept of garage rock. Each song radiates teenage energy in the 70s with blitzkrieg bop still being the top track. It was also interesting to hear let’s dance on here because I only know that from the animal house soundtrack and can’t tell which one is the cover.

I can confess that I didn't have I had a lot of expectations, due to the music being seen as simple and without many variations between them I thought it would be tiring to listen to it, but Its dynamism and variations within possibilities were truly a surprise. For sure my favorite classic punk album

One gear, three chords. Is it the start of punk? That’s what everyone says but it’s not the best early punk but it’s a fun, harmless punk record.

I Don't Wanna Give This Rekkid A Bad Review. Not every song of the 14 is going to be as top shelf as Blitzkrieg Bop, Beat on the Brat, Judy Is a Punk, but it's all good catchy punk rock all the way through to the end: Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World. An excellent rallying cry!

Fun but also boring? Don't hate me.

AJ: pop punk. Fast and dumb.

For 14 tracks Ramones bring an amazing rock punk album albeit some tracks end up blending together, my only real complaint

Love this! Love the Ramones. First 4 tracks are some of the best of their kind. But, as an album, probably a 4/5... it drags after the beginning. Rocket to Russia would probably be closer to a 4.5 for me.

I know and like most of these songs already, but I don't think I've ever listened to this album as a whole. Real good start to finish. The Ramones are super fun; they've never been one of my favorites, but this is still a solid 4/5.

Surprisingly never been a huge Ramones fan, always found them a little one-note, which I suppose is the appeal. I understand their importance to punk and appreciate how in and out the experience is, but I largely prefer what else was going on at CBGB or across the pond. C+, but I’ll make it a 4 for historical purposes.

As repetitive as I assumed it would be but who gives a fuck. This album rocks and it's good for running/exercising at a fast pace.

Perfect for the time.

Keywords- 70's rock, heavy crash, leather and cigarettes

At its best, there is some really fine, if not surprisingly sweet songwriting on this album. At its worst, it feels like a bunch of teens in their garage practicing for the “Battle of the Bands.” I appreciate the immediacy and brevity of the album, the fun and energy, and the punk rock attitude. “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” kind of turned things around for me, and made me start to hear them differently. There’s a surprising power pop aesthetic to some of these songs that I wasn’t expecting. So despite the amateurish quality to much of their sound, I think to some extent, that’s the appeal. It’s fun, quick, and undemanding. And that can be a good thing.

Classic punk album.

The whole album sounds like Blitzkrieg Bop and Judy is a Punk. If you’re in the mood for that, listen to this album. Fergus came running in with his rope, so he loves this album’s danceability.

What a legendary album! From the classic four chord progression and their heavy, driving rock beat, to their signature dress style, the Ramones gave birth to the punk rock scene. Their greatest hit, Blitzkrieg Bop, is a hugely popular song, instantly recognizable, and is highly enjoyable.

I always want the Ramones to go harder. Good album though, short and sweet. Never really saw them as a Punk band, but I suppose for most listeners “punk” is more a musical style than a social group association so it probably qualifies. They have a good sense of humor and you get that the early Ramones didn’t take themselves too seriously. The later Ramones did have to be THE RAMONES and I wonder if that limited their artistic range. This album absolutely defines The Ramones, for better or worse. Good job attacking the status quo!!!

Every song is the same but it’s a good song

This album is good It sounds very similar throughout the album but it’s good Top tracks: Blitzkrieg Bop, Havana Affair, Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World

3.5, Good solid album, very repetitive but enjoyable to blast through nonetheless. Another one of those where if you look in terms of significance of the album, has to be a 5/5, but shows its age quite severely nowadays.

3.75/5 - solid and classic album

Rating: 8/10 Great punk album. Very melodic and catchy, it's very fun to listen to this album. Not any variety at all though, very one-dimensional, the riffs all sound very similar. It's influence was clearly massive on punk rock and pop-punk. Favorite songs: Blitzkrieg Bop, Beat on the Brat, Basement, Listen to My Heart. Least favorite song: Chain Saw.

The debut album by the Ramones; I must confess that I have never listened to this album in its entirety front-to-back but have probably heard most of the songs individually. It's an absolute classic, will probably have a hard time finding a reason to not give this one a 5. I wonder where it started that most punk/hardcore artists keep their songs under 2 minutes, cause it honestly works and I find most people are drawn to it; quick, electric, it comes and goes before you can fully process it, moving onto the next song just to do it to you again. So.... as a full album listen, the songs don't hit as hard or as fast as they do when they come on individually during random playlists. While I understand their historic presence, they just do not scratch the itch hard enough for me when in the mood for hard hitting music, so alas, I cannot give them a perfect score.

This is a lean, mean, bite-sized piece of punk. Catchy and concise. Music to crash your car to.

One of a kind and a bit of a laugh

So many of the songs sound the same. But they're all lovely.

Great, raw punk sound

This is a great album for what it represents. But when you really listen, so many of the songs sound exactly the same.

Sehr gut halt einfach was soll ich sagen

First things first, I understand how influential this is. Literally one of, if not, the first punk albums ever. The high energy and simple lyrics are an ok change of pace, and the 29 minute runtime makes this short and sweet. However, it was a tiny bit annoying at points and the tracks started to merge together. Good, but not GOOD.

Probably the only things more fun than this Ramones album is a couple of other Ramones albums.

Loved

punk rock raw sounding a bit repetetive but still catchy. like

14 tracks, 29:04 ... buckle up i think the Ramones exist best as a 2 minute interlude of distortion, affectation, and worst/best lyrics to enliven your evening, your soundtrack, your bar karaoke, your dance night. it didn't seem like even they had the attention span to finish the album. will continue to enjoy songs from this album individually, will probably never listen to the album in its entirety again. 4 stars nonetheless for "Judy is a Punk" and "Blitzkrieg Bop".

It was fun!!! I like a good fast-paced song that doesn’t overstay its welcome, and this album was full of those. THIS is the type of punk rock I like, not MC5 lol. some of those lyrics though… 😬

A prolific album and a lot of fun to listen to. Maybe a bit monotone at times but you have to appreciate the straight forward approach without it getting boring. This album will forever be a staple.

Perky, punchy, fun

1. Blitzkrieg Bop - Hellll yeahhhh a good song. A classic. 2. Beat on the Brat - Very catchy I like it! 3. Judy Is A Punk - 6/10 4. I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend - They repeat the same phrases over an over for a lot of these songs, I like it!! 5. Chain Saw - It's about the Texas Chainsaw Massacre? lol 6. Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue - This is funny as hell 7. I Don't Wanna Go Down To The Basement - Okay? 8. Loudmouth - Same beat as before? 9. Havana Affair - I love the lyrics 10. Listen To My Heart - 6/10 11. 53rd & 3rd - 6/10 12. Let's Dance - quite good 13. I Don't Wanna Walk Around with You - lol this is so funny 14. Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World - Straight Banger

Takes me back to Colony Manor, working on my kickflips and avoiding my roommates and homework.

This is a great album I mean the first song is legendary really nice to listen to this one i am definitelly saving

quite good, would relisten to this album

Don’t normally like punk but Ramones are good. First two songs are an ez 10. Alfa length.

bam bam album a lam bam

Blitzkrieg bop is indeed a bop Og punk Gave way for green day and all those angsty teen bands we liked growing up

It is one dimensional but I enjoyed it

This is real wholesome punk 😁

Classic, catchy, one of a kind, if not a little bit repetitive with a great but similar sound in every song

I wanted to give this 5 stars, but there's just a little bit of sameness here that made me detract one. But as far as bands that basically make the same song ad infinitum go? The Ramones are assuredly the best. Power chords and a ton of energy are the secret ingredients here, and the recipe goes down easy. It's near impossible to not have a good time when this is on. This album is an astounding debut.

Very cohesive, punk rock sound, couple of outstanding songs

Like the James Brown album, the youth in their voices was cool to hear.

Dark humour abounds with this punk album. Not heavy by today’s standards. A very fun listen!! Low 4

Fav: Judy is a Punk LF: Havana Affair Low to Mid 8

Such a classic

Fun fact : the running speed of the player hunter in Monster Hunter Generations follows the exact same tempo as the song "Now I wanna sniff some glue". Good stuff

3.8/5

Quintessential British punk rock. Each song sounds like the last. Simple chords with an electric wall of raw sound all in 4/4 time. It’s the feeling of confidently spitting in the face of authority.

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They have such a signature sound and I can hear their influence in other artists I like. Most of the songs do tend to sound the same to me however. Rating: 4.0

Well I guess I asked for this when I said Americans didn't understand Punk and totally forgot that they (sort of) invented it with 60s garage rock. This is 60s garage rock sped up even though it sounds quite slow by more modern standards, I imagine it was shockingly fast in the mid 70s. It's not a bad album by any standard, but it's also not the holy grail that some people seem to think it is. It wasn't even slightly successful when it was first released, probably because it's actually a bit samey. I couldn't imagine picking a favourite song from this album, because they're all essentially the same as each other. I was kind of on the fence with this, but I found myself humming some of the songs all day, so I'm going for a 4 star rating.

Hard!! Ik kende blitzkrieg bop al en vond dat een heel gaaf nummer, blijkt dus dat heel het album in die style is. een beetje eentonig maar dat mag want het was een goede toon!!

I've heard this album before, and I'm aware of its reputation as one of the greatest, if not THE greatest punk rock album ever made. I would also consider myself a pretty big Ramones fan, and this isn't my favorite album of theirs. It's actually 'Leave Home'. I've never really understood why this one is the most popular, even after listening to it multiple times. However, for some reason, it definitely clicked a bit more this time. It doesn't surpass 'Leave Home' for me, but I think it passes up some of their other albums that I preferred. Gonna give it 4 stars. (And I fucking love Blitzkrieg Bop)

Starts fast and never lets up. Although the songs are short, they never seem to shortchange the listener, they are exactly as long as they need to be. 4/5 Would listen again

A fun sound, although they don't stray from their formula too much.

I'm a big fan of the shared riffs between the bass and guitar throughout the album, it not only feels very vindicating to get an album with the bass playing at the forefront, but it makes it so they're all catchy too. I'll admit every song here starts to sound the same, I wouldn't be surprised if they were all born from the same general idea, but the slight changes they make to each one pushes some songs to being really pumping tunes, like the opening credits to a really fast paced film. I just wish the singing on it fit the oomph of the rest of the instruments a bit more, as his voice can feel a little wimpy, like Ray Davies trying to sing how he sings on Village Green whilst performing You Really Got Me. Then again, someone else sang on this album at a point, and that voice sounded much worse, so maybe it's for the best? Album could've stood to be shorter, even at it's short runtime already (again, lots of repeats), but if you're in the right mood, the blood-pumping is good.

Звук грязный, противный, таким звуком очень быстро наедаешься. Но это настолько драйвово и бесшабашно, что я готов поставить 4.

A classique

The Sex Pistols gained more notoriety but Ramones are the OGs of punk. Since I’m a big fan of this era, it seems strange not giving it a 5 but bands like the Clash that were influenced by Ramones created much better music.

I enjoyed listening to the beginnings of punk, another genre I've neglected.

Energetic, buzzy, young pop-songs. Basically Buddy Holly and early Beatles played by long teenagers. Can hear the influence on the buzzcocks who I happen to love and the lyrics are stupid and charming.

This is hard to evaluate. At the same time, it is a timeless album and a very dated collection of songs. In 2023 I can't rate it with five stars, but its importance for the music history and my emotional link with some of these songs ensure the four stars without much effort.

The Start of punk. So may classics. Great album.

Punk a f.

intriguing, first listened to in middle school

Certainly doesn’t bore me

Classic. Maybe not all songs are of the highest quality, but it's chockfull of energy. Short and ast times messy songs. Here's the blueprint for Punk. Right here.

Nice

Love this album and the Ramones. Although it does run a bit dry after awhile. Just feels too repetitive at times.

this is a classic punk album with simple, solid, short tracks that holds up pretty well half a century later. a lot of these songs have been covered to hell and back so in some cases I'm more familiar with those versions. as a result, some of the tracks here feel a bit stripped-down and basic all these years later, but that might just be from changing sensibilities in popular music. good album though. favorites: havana affair, 53rd & 3rd, blitzkrieg bop, beat on the brat

4 because it's influential but I've tried so hard to like the Ramones and I just can't get past the guys voice

Enjoyable listen, very simple, every track is short but intense, there is no room for catch a breath.

A good punk rock album with a undeniable classic song on it!

ONE TWO THREE FOUR All I want to do now is play 3 chords and sniff some glue

I knew their biggest hits, but never listened to any of their albums before. Classic Punk Rock. Very cool, I hope they have other albums on this list.

Strong 4, classic

The Ramones only really have one song, but when the song is this good it’s all you need. A relentless blast of punk rock

Gotta love a record that comes in, gets you pumping for half an hour, and then just stops. But that half hour is joyful, reckless, and energetic - peak punk music if you ask me! Do the songs sound the same? Yeah sure, but why mess with a formula that works so well, right?

Kanske inget jag skulle lyssna på idag men det är grundpelare som influerat det jag lyssnar på idag - står mellan en trea och fyra men landar på

4.0

Cool punk record. Great hooks that have singing along in no time. Nothing all too special, fun songs and this was some of their most classic material! 7,5 out of 10

The original punk. It still holds up really well. how did they write something as good as blitzkrieg bop as their first song.

Nearly perfect

packs a punch !!

1. Blitzkrieg bop- recognised this one, very catchy, however i do find it a tad bit annoying 5/10 2. Beat on the brat- like the guitar, nice rhythm, however the lyrics were a bit confusing, nice vocals, liked when the beat got faster (liked the song) 6/10 3. Judy is a punk- favourite ramones song, very catchy, love the lyrics wish it was a bit longer though (added to playlist) 9/10 4. I wanna be your boyfriend- nice beat, loved the vocals, however was a bit slow, lyrics seemed a bit repetitive, loved the backing vocals. However got a bit bored after a while 4/10 5. Chain saw- annoying start with the chain saw effect, nice bass, nice vocals, nice guitar, i did enjoy this one (liked the song) 6.5/10 6. Now i wanna sniff some glue- lyrics were a bit annoying, loved the rhythm of this song though, kept it strong, bass was strong, however lyrics were very repetitive (liked the song) 6/10 7. I don’t wanna go down to the basement…- loved the bass, vocals were ok didnt like how he pronounced basement (lmao) i mean again bass was fucking smashing, and a good consistant rhythm (liked the song) 6/10 8. Loudmouth- nice rhythm, again smashing bass, vocals went well with the song, however lyrics were repetitive (liked the song) 6/10 9. Havana affair- loved the lyrics, nice bass, loved how the song got more “rock” feels cold war related with cuba problems loved the sound effect (liked the song) 6/10 10. Listen to my heart- vocals seemed off with this one, however nice beat and bass (liked the song) 6/10 11. 53rd & 3rd- not too keen on his vocals on this one, liked the lyrics there was a vocal turn which caught me off guard, does seem catchy- 5/10 12. Let’s dance- nice vocals, liked the drums on this one, liked the synths on this 4/10 13. I don’t wanna walk around with you- like the lyrics, backing vocals a bit annoying, seemed a bit repetitive however instrumentals were on point 4.5/10 14. Today your love tomorrow the world-loved how it followed off from last song, bass was beautiful, controversial lyrics i should say, it clearly follows the theme about nazi germany, like the rhythm of this song, 5/10 15. This album overall was good, his vocals are very unique, i think the whole album was consistent, however i felt that most songs sounded the same and the fact that none of the songs were over 3 mins long fav song- judy is a punk least fav- i wanna be your boyfriend 16. Overall album rating: 5.6/10

Fast, hard, angry and stupid - what a great album. Really a breath of fresh air when it came out. Used to see these guys live at CBGB when I was 16.

Great album loved it

Great album. Classic. But realistically not five stars

Really enjoyed this album. 4/5

Liked it!

Was okay but bit short

A quick and energetic rush of an album. Blitzkrieg Bop is as excellent now as the first time I heard it. However, for as energetic it is, the album never seems all that varied. Dare I say it all gets a bit repetitive? But it's a short album and doesn't overstay its welcome. All the songs were good though, just an album that's best scattered through a playlist. Favourite: Blitzkrieg Bop

Ramones… goat

Claaassic rock. And no, it’s not punk rock. Who’re you calling a punk?

Såå bra..

Quite a short listen. Good music, over too soon

Not listening too closely to The Ramones' self-titled debut is rewarding. For an album credited with pioneering a genre, it doesn't feel like a first attempt. It feels like a carefully crafted embodiment of years of genre-refining tinkering, much more like the most radio-friendly Green Day. It's weird to think about how similar in many ways 1976 and 2006 punk are. But then again, the Ramones may get too much credit for punk. Where is the line between the proto-punk of the MC5, New York Dolls, and Stooges becomes regular-punk? And don't listen to closely, or "The Ramones" loses some of its luster on account of lyrics too desperate to push boundaries and offend (see flirtations with Nazi imagery just to ruffle feathers) as well as song structures and chord progressions that make several songs sound near-identical.

Really a 3.75. Was missing something. Needed more drums.

Un disco que ejemplifica lo que es el punk puro desde sus raices. Se ve de manera clara sus origines pero no es mas que eso, punk. Las canciones suean bien y para la epoca fueron un acto de rebeldia, pero la realidad es que la poca variabilidad y la falta de incursion basica en el genero hace que se le resten puntos al disco, a pesar de esto es un 7/10.

Gotta love the Ramones. So much energy and just a fun irreverent vibe.

I’ve herd people say before (maybe on reddit) that the pistols were more of a boy band than a punk band but other than song lengths I think the ramones suit that more. They’ve got the kiss thing of looking cool, not being themselves and having good merch and they can be quite ‘soppy’ at points (see I wanna be your boyfriend). These qualities make me want to compare them more to one direction than the clash, but this album isn’t bad I don’t dislike super commercial punk rock but it shouldn’t be a ‘classic album’ in my opinion. 4/5

Leuk, maar zelfs in een half uur wordt het al snel eentonig. Heel erge uptempo chaotische punk. Maar omdat het zo kort is kan het nog wel. 4 sterren.

I'm really not a fan of the classic punk bands, but I do like the Ramones

I like the Ramones, not sure if I ever listened to a full album. The songs have what feels like the same vibe, tempo, sound so the album felt very repetitive. I can always get down with some Blitzkrieg Bop. 4 stars

Tämä on hyvä levy, monipuolinen siitä huolimatta että sama tyyli ja melkeinpä sama tempokin pysyy

Samanaikaisesti tarttuvaa ja hyvällä tavalla kokeilevaa. Ratsastaa toki jossain määrin "hiteillä" (joita on ainakin neljä), mutta ei rasittavasti: joku täytteeksi mielletty biisi kuulosta uudella pyöräytyksellä aina paremmalta kuin aiemmin, jää soimaan päähän tms. Plussaa sanoituksista ja konsept(e)ista.

Enjoyed that. Punchy and upbeat.

I liked this album way more than I thought I would. It was hard hitting and fun and ROCK the whole way through. It felt like "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" was out of place on this album, but the rest of it was great.

Very good

Good album.

lurve The Ramones. they got me into this sound. still my fav over the clash

Short and sweet classic punk. Some of the songs blend together a bit, but in this case that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Fast downstrummed 4 power chords, can't complain.

Classic

Very fun and upbeat punk rock, sounds rather poppy compared to a lot of other punk of the era. A bit repetitive, but overall still a fun listen.

Upbeat punk that's very similar to the English punk rock. The songs are really short and fly by and never overstay their welcome. It's very cheery and charming even though the lyrics doesn't reflect it.

I enjoy post punk and all it's Varients more than actual early punk. And 8 never really understood the whole Ramones thing. But this album has an energy that can't be denied. And it's impact is very apparent. This is a classic album. Not my fav, but deserves to be on this list in a way a lot of other albums in it do not. This is culturally significant.

Yes this album is repetitive but man is it fun. The band has such good energy throughout the whole thing and almost all of the songs hit. My biggest complaint though would be how short the songs were. I would’ve been fine if they made this ten minutes longer just to finish the rest of the songs and add a verse or two to them 8/10

Good music. High energy. Okay lyrics.

Catchy choruses

Used to hate on this shit but its actually pretty good Fuck Johnny Ramones fake punk ass tho

HEY HO LETS GO

A genre I haven't ventured far into. After my first listen, I felt fairly over the repetitive punk rock assault. My second listen was headed by a different attitude, accepting the genre and trying to listen through the ears of a fan of the genre. This led to a completely different listening experience. The often nonsensical songs became a nice distraction to life. If you are a fan of punk rock, I assume you have already listened to this album. If you don't know punk rock, I would recommend listening to the album more than once. It has already grown on me a lot, and I have a feeling it will continue to grow on me FAVORITE SONGS: - Blitzkrieg Bop - Beat on the Brat - I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend - Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue 3.75/5 (For now, but that may increase in future listens)

Like this more than I thought I would!

This is actually very elegant punk!

Technically too lame, but a genre-definitive lp with a ton of classic tunes

A classic that gets my blood pumping and makes me feel young again. This is such an influential punk album.

Klassiker. Men ett singel- eller liveband. Som album blir det lite jämntjockt. Och produktionen är i ärlighetens namn rätt tunn.

14 songs in 29 minutes! Lovely stuff. Incredibly fun, joyful, in your face stuff, if ultimately a little repetitive.

Good stuff. Got a few songs stuck in my head over the weekend.

Obviously one of the most iconic punk records, with huge influence on music that would follow and Blitzkrieg Bop is up there with the greatest punk songs, but personally feel the rest of the album is a bit samey and listening back in 2023 does just feel a little dated, a great album but just doesn’t tick my personal enjoyment box for the full 5 stars. But an album everyone should listen to, and a solid 4 stars.

As classic as an album as it gets. The genesis of punk rock. Super simple straightforward driving and catchy songs. It's instantly apparent how important this album is with how familiar it sounds and how ubiquitous music that sounds like it has been in the last 40 years. A true classic.

Okay, so I'm rating this a 4 simply because I think that they'll make me give up my NYC residence if I don't rate it favorably. It's hard to deny how influential they were, not just locally, but on American punk in general, but if I have to be perfectly honest, there are other things in the genre I like better. And CBGB's might've been an institution and have the awning in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and all, but it was a shithole club, lol. (The "true New Yorker" police are about to knock on my door any minute, I know it.)

Absolute bangers and only half an hour long. Great album.

Punk rock bb

I adore this album! A bunch of classics. Short and fun songs aplenty.

Classic punk album. Next best thing to the clash

Love the Ramones, this is where their best stuff is at too. Great tunes delivered with simplicity. Took me back!

Not much to it but it bangs along very nicely

Top 3 Songs: 1 - Blitzkrieg Bop (1) 2 - Judy Is A Punk (3) 3 - Havana Affair (10)

Yeah, this is pretty great

The Ramones are always a pleasure. Simple and pure punk. The opening three songs are classics and the rest of the album has a lot of good songs too. By the midsection, it starts to get repetitive. But how you can get mad at these guys? They rip through 14 songs in 29 minutes. Maybe they could have spent more time writing more varied music but then they probably wouldn’t have captured lightning in a bottle like they did here. Two details I loved on this album: - The way he pronounces the ‘r’ in massacre on “Chain Saw” (“massa-cree!”) - That heavy metal riff on “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue” at 0:34

"Blitzkrieg Bop" is probably one of the more famous punk songs of all time and is definitely one of the few songs I think of when I think of this era of "classic" punk. Ramones are great. The rest of the album is great but not nearly as catchy. I think the first 4 or 5 tracks are the strongest ones and it kind of falls out after that. Still a really solid record and a 4/5 for me.

Legendary group for a reason. Attitude can trump technical chops and they had more attitude than most bands that have ever taken the stage.

Tudo pra mim

Really noisy album. How punk was born. Blitzkrieg Bop - nice song.

Enjoyed it but some of the songs felt a bit repetitive. Only downloaded one from the album to my main library.

yes

There’s something comforting about this album, like it brings me back to a time I wasn’t even alive in. The fun, free spirit, and roughness of it all- can’t say I’ve ever heard anything like it. Just dance, Havana affair, and of course blitzkrieg pop, stood out. Will def return to this one.

3.75

Iconic. A great punk album. This album was recorded for $7,600.

This is for you, Tony Bourdain. Favorite track (besides Blitzkrieg Bop): Listen to My Heart