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The perfect pop record
This is one of the most important albums of all time!!
Classic in every way. The Ramones are fun.
Short but awesome. A stone cold classic.
Innovative for its moment. My issue with this album has always been it gets stuck making the same song, vibes-wise, for the whole album
Quality songwriting? Nope. Brilliant musicianship? Nope. Deep themes? Nope. Diversity of sounds? Nope. Just 29 minutes of a band doing exactly what they do exquisitely. And changing the trajectory of music and culture while they are at it.
I enjoyed the sounds but it all started sounding like the same song. I can imagine this being a bigger deal at the time.
Couple of good songs. I really enjoy the first few. After a while it was repetitive.
One sound, one note, one feeling. Who cares? It’s the Ramones! You can feel why they started a whole genre - I’d imagine this blowing people away back in the day.
Old school
A classic.
OK, I gave them a chance. Not my type of music... far from it. I actually got this album from a friend, never played it. One of my clients has a "Ramones museum" here in Sweden. A little surprised that the album made it to this list. Where is Lee Clayton's "Naked Child" in that context?
Some classics in there, some of the songs start to feel the same on the second listen. But it's good to listen to regardless, I think I could play this all day
It was the Ramones, I have heard it plenty, didnt get to all of it.
A lot could be said about this album, so I'll try and keep it brief. The co-adoption of punk aesthetics to sell more albums to young people more or less starting with the Ramones. This music is fast, simple and catchy. While I think this album was instrumental in furthering music diversity in America (and the UK), it started a trend of "looking the part" in punk subculture that is alive and well today. 4 stars for historical relevance, transgressive (for 1976) lyrics and just being damn catchy, even if they did reuse the same 4 chords for over a dozen songs.
Wow - A Punk staple - although, they really cross the line of Punk and Rock, since they manage to really make an approachable and listenable punk Rock album. (as opposed to PIL or Sex Pistols_)
PERFECTO!!!
This is the 150th album I’m rating. I've only listened to I Wanna be Your Boyfriend and that was because of the Avril Lavigne thing. Adding to my Playlist - Blitzkrieg Bop, Beat on the Brat, Judy is a Punk, I Wanna be Your Boyfriend, Chain Saw, Now I Wanna Sniff some Glue, I Don't Wanna go Down to the Basement, Loudmouth, Havana Affair, Listen to my Heart, 53rd & 3rd, Let's Dance, I Don't Wanna Walk Around with You, and Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World. Not Adding to my Playlist - I Wanna be Your Boyfriend - The first time I listened to this I thought this was awful trash a lot worse than Lavigne's song but maybe I've gotten desensitized to punk from this list. All in all I liked 14/14 songs. Annoying like every punk album but in a good way like Germfree Adolescents.
Absolute punk classic, it sounds a bit repetitive, but I appreciate what it has done for the music scene.
Reminded me of when my dad would drive me to school and play Judy is a Punk every day. It holds up
A lot of the same
For how much this album (and band) is hyped up, I expected better. It's not an exaggeration to say that every song sounds (for the most part) the same. Ramones could be described as a single 29-minute track with brief moments of silence to allow the listener's heart to calm down for just a moment. Which I'm sure is entirely the point. As a semi-concept album (at the vanguard of the punk movement), it's a pretty darn cool idea. I just wish it had taken the time to be musically engaging beyond the first couple of tracks. It's a rough listen towards the back end – at which point you're drowning in youthful drunken grunting and monotonous raging guitars, wondering when any new ideas will be introduced. (Fortunately, the closing track actually does a pretty good job of this! Nice melody and slightly held-back mood to end off the album.) In isolation, it's a fantastic sound. Great guitars and use of power chords. Great (if simple) drumming. Great basswork. Questionable vocals, but I feel that starting the album with Blitzkrieg Bop was a good way to amend that. It's pretty endearing to hear Ramone Numero Uno(?) belt out "hey ho, let's go" and the verses in his odd faux-British drawl. Every track is kind of a bop by itself, which means (per my rules) I can't give this album less than a 3. But it loses out on remaining stars, mostly because it acts as the forefront of a musical movement that did more harm than good. Rejecting musical norms can sometimes stand the test of time – as with jazz, prog rock, and metal – but I don't think punk does. 3/5 Key tracks: Blitzkrieg Bop, Beat on the Brat, Today Your Love Tomorrow The World
Best band ever! Only Punk Rock!
Cool but all the songs kinda sound the same.
Altså det er jo bare den samme sang igen og igen... Men den er god. Lige Ramones er meget definitive og jeg kan godt lide, hvor meget deres lyd er inspireret af Motown og Phil Spector
Hot take men det lyder ikke rigtig hårdt nok til at være spændende og alle sangene er ens. Ikke dårligt, men har ikke ældet vildt godt heller
Iconic opener.
5 out of 5. Some may be tired of three chord punk but The Ramones do it well. Like it or not it set a standard.
The punkest of all punk.
adri: 2, la canción que más me ha gustado "i wanna sniff some glue" y creo que después de 8 canciones con el mismo ritmo en absolutamente todo hasta me apetece hacerlo de verdad. Ha sido un sueño febril digno de las alucinaciones de alguien perdido en el desierto mar: 1, no he soportado, todo es igual
The pinnacle and inception of punk music.
Raw social commentary in punk rock
A few timeless classics and fun deep tracks, 5⭐
Now I wanna sniff some glue 🫠
Ok, but same in my opinion.
their pronunciation really scratches my brain 3.5*
Blitzkrieg bop I don’t wanna walk around with you
Over rated. Not worthy of the cult status
Punk rock classic.Blitzkrieg Bop and Judy Is a Punk burst with simplicity and attitude. It’s the roots of later punk bands, yet I crave the refinements the later generation bands added.
More grown men in fancy dress playing guitar. This is a lot more appealing. But I do feel it's been a while since we've had someone who can actually sing.
Violently british
Canciones repetitivas Cancion final Ritmo 3 por 4
Blitzkrieg Bop is pretty good. At least a 4. Wait, I've heard this before. Is the track looping? Yeah, every song is the same, just with different nonsensical lyrics. Then it slows down (I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend) and it somehow gets worse. Oh, good, we're back to Blitzkrieg Bop with different lyrics.
Listened to this with my Dad, and while I probably wouldn't listen to this album on my own it did remind him of all sorts of stories about his punk days so it gets bonus points
This album was decent to me. Of course it starts off with a banger and for that nostalgic reason alone, I decided to give it an extra star. Otherwise the rest of the album seems to sound very similar in the riffs. It almost sounded like a 40 minute version of "Blitzkrieg Bop".
Such a great record. No notes
Decent listen. Kind of nostalgic in a weird way even though I did not ever listen to the Ramones growing up. I like the garage band feel and quality of the music. It's simple, stripped, and sounds like it was all recorded in one take. Solid 3/5
Goo
The best song was Let's Dance originally sung by Chris Montez.
Pretty solid punk album from the band that gets a lot of the credit for the movement. This was their first, and it influenced a huge wave of artists to come. For that alone, it is worthy of a listen. Removing the album's importance, it's still a pretty enjoyable listen. The songs are simple, short, and fast-paced. Some have a little extra instrumentation behind the drums/bass/guitar set up, but most stick to the power rock trio staples. The vocals fit perfectly with the mix and sound they have. The lyrics often repeat or stay to one short phrase, but again that works with the music itself. Perhaps the biggest negative is the lack of distinction between the tracks. You could listen to three in a row and they all could've been one song. Even with how short it all is, the lack of diversity can get old by the time you're nearing the conclusion; it was all pretty homogenous. If someone were to not like the genre/style, then they would definitely not enjoy this album. Not that the Ramones would care. It's simple, but simply good. It's greatness comes more from its impact than anything particular to the album itself. As a result, I'll rate it as a good album that I enjoyed, but not that I rank as something necessarily great out of context. Overall: 3.3/5
Some funny take-offs of early sixties British Invasion song stylings. I’m glad they got to make later albums, which I think are much better than this one.
An all time classic, takes me back to jr high. Simple and basic as it comes
Classic Punk
Punx not dead!
29 minutes felt long
OBRA MAESTRA
Pretty pedestrian punk album. +1 for trailblazing.
Faded into the background
**An ok album
“bUt iT aLL sOuNdS ThE SaMe!!!” thats the POINT you stupid assholes!
bring out the glue!!
I think this is meant more for people who like to sniff glue
29 minutes to set a template for the next 50 years of pop punk, for better or worse but this is great dumb fun that's so reductive that it borders in genius.
All the songs sound the same but I kinda liked them.
1. Blitzkrieg Bop - 10/10 2. Beat on the Brat - 9/10 3. Judy Is a Punk - 10/10 4. I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend - 7.5/10 5. Chain Saw - 8/10 6. Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue - 7/10 7. I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement - 7/10 8. Loudmouth - 7/10 9. Havana Affair - 7.5/10 10. Listen to My Heart - 7.5/10 11. 53rd & 3rd - 7.2/10 12. Let's Dance - 8/10 13. I Don't Wanna Walk Around With You - 8/10 14. Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World - 7.6/10
It's a fun listen. I don't really think it's an AMAZING listen and it's definitely not the best punk albums ever, but it's a fun listen. The production is really bad though. Really really bad.
Fast and heavy riffs, cool lyrics. All time classic probably the greatest punk album ever in that it spawned a generation of others
I wanna riot, that’s how it made me feel. Some absolutely bangin brit punk. With bangers too, and lyrics that had some depth. It sounded a lot a like tho, but still really good
Eh blitzkreig bop is good but they all sound the same 👎
All the songs sound the same. Usually this purely a bad thing, but since this is the album that basically began punk music, its much easier to excuse as compared to other albums. Punk all kinda sounds similar anyways, all built on similar ideas and sounds. Its perfectly smart and mindless enough that it really did revolutionize music at the time.
never was a Ramones fan. another one of those bands that you kinda had to be there to appreciate. Just loud fast NY punk. if you like that kind of thing
Still a very good punk pop album even if perhaps it doesn't have quite the impact as it had on release.
70s weezer with better lyrics.
Hard to rate this less than a five just based on influence, but it's also a really fun album. 5.0/5.0: Iconic
the debut album by an iconic band who would go on to inspire many of my favorite bands. however, listening to the album in full makes it apparent how similar all of the songs sound. this album is really just three songs repeated over and over again. its enjoyable for the duration of the short runtime but not much longer.
It was fine. Not my type of music.
Ramones by the Ramones is one of the definitive punk albums—raw, fast, and unforgettable. Clocking in at just under 30 minutes with 14 tracks, it’s a masterclass in punk efficiency: short, energetic, and irresistibly catchy. The album features some absolute classics. “Blitzkrieg Bop” is punk perfection—undeniably iconic and explosive. “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” stands out as a melodic gem with surprising tenderness amidst the chaos. I also loved their punchy cover of Chris Montez’s “Let’s Dance,” which adds a fun twist to the tracklist. If there's one critique, it's the album’s repetitiveness. Many of the songs follow a similar structure and riff pattern, which can blur the lines between tracks. Still, the relentless energy and attitude more than make up for it. Favourite track: “Blitzkrieg Bop” – a brilliant, timeless punk anthem. Least favourite aspect: The uniformity of sound can get a bit monotonous, but every song earns its place. Album artwork: Instantly iconic—simple, stark, and as classic as the music itself.
Perfect album
I don't like punk so I just picture a fight scene in a movie when I hear music like this.
Rating: 5/5 Short Review: Raw, relentless, and basically allergic to overthinking. Ramones is like if a band tried to punch minimalism in the face and ended up creating a genre instead. It’s all downstrokes and no subtlety, and it works because it means it. Favorite Track: “Judy Is a Punk” Because it’s 90 seconds of perfect chaos, and it somehow manages to insult fascists and name-drop Berlin with the energy of a sugar-high raccoon on roller skates.
Iconic New York punk. This and Rocket to Russia are really great. Banger after banger, even if they are short songs.
Kind of repetitive and unimaginitive but good in a Ramon's way
The Ramones record is just ok. I think you would be hard pressed to find anyone who can actually understand what Joey Ramone is actually saying in any of these songs, both because he’s slurring all his words together and his lyrics genuinely don’t make any sense. After a while, all the songs start to really resemble one another and it’s hard to tell where one song ends and another one begins. That said, maybe because they’re so simple sounding, the record is very enjoyable. Lots of energy to carry you through and song genuinely fun moments if you’re willing to go along for the ride. Blitzkrieg Bop is the only song that stuck out to me ALTHOUGH there are lots of hilarious moments where one song ends and another begins that sounds exactly like the previous song. Loudmouth into Havana Affair for example… like did they track this record like that on purpose?? Either way it’s a pretty enjoyable record to have on
A bit samey but helped by the fact that it’s fast and fun. Makes me want to go sniff some glue.
Influential? Absolutely A bit boring? Most definitely
No time to get bored!
So pleasant. It still feels punk but musical. Blitzkrieg Bop really is a bop.
Good stuff, but it's hard to listen to the whole album since it's all very samey
We have Ramones at home
Okay, I have heard Blitzkrieg Bop. It is popular in mainstream media. We'll see how the rest of the album goes. Wow I do love how short all of their songs are. These songs all sound very similar. This album is still playing? Almost went to change the music and remembered that I am listening to this music for the project. OH WAIT - LISTEN TO MY HEART IS THE THEME SONG FOR A.P. BIO. LOVE!!!
Not especially versatile are they? The songs pretty much all sounded the same and the lyrics were pretty repetitive. None the less, I didn't go into this expecting anything more than what I got so this was OK.
Repeat words and riffs over and over. I just don’t get it I guess. There’s like 16 unique words in every song.
I enjoy their later music more but still a good album
"Hey! Ho! Let's Go"- the opening (and closing) lyrics to the first track "Blitzkrieg Bop" make this perhaps the most recognisable Punk Rock track ever. However, the rest of the album, like most Punk Rock of that era, is less memorable and I feel hasn't aged well. Contains an interesting cover of the Chris Montez song "Let's Dance".
3 hours, demos AND I hate the singer's voice? 1 star for sure. I only like their blitzkrieg pop song that's IT
I know they're influential, but without that context I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be getting out of this record. It's just 30 minutes of power chords being lackadaisically moved back and forth in the exact same patterns and with the exact same energy. They aren't unpleasant or anything, and if you took any of the songs in isolation they would be fine, but it really is just the same thing over and over again.
WWII, horror movies, leather, 60s garage and surf rock aping, the Ramones took some really disparate ideas and started a whole new genre and movement. It's easy, breezy, fast, and fun. It's form over substance. It's a classic.
Were Ramones the original fake British accent? This music is fun but to me it’s cotton candy. Nothing really sticks around. Hard to tell sometimes a new song is starting. Lyrics are mostly incomprehensible, or goofy. By all accounts the style was exciting in the 70s but now it’s been done and redone thousands of times and I’m no punk historian to put myself in that time.
The bastardisation of this form has bluntened the power this must have had back yore
Classic. So short and sweet. They found what they liked and they stuck to it. I cant believe they remember how to play their own songs cuz its all one big "ramones song". Its what people joke about acdc but actually. Sick vibe tho
less heavy than i remember but i'm all about it, fun to dance to and also seems like it would be fun to play, 3.75 prob
Are the Ramones 13 years old? Because if so this is a great start to forming a band. Some nice ideas and decently played, well done boys. Or if they were grown men at the time of recording, this is shit.
Tempted to give one star as apparently The Ramones invented a lot of the "punk sound", but it isn't that painful on its own. I only like punk when it has overtly political lyrics and/or decent musicianship though, so dnf this and went to listen to Bad Religion instead
When the [Ramones] hit the street in 1976 with their self-titled first album, the rock scene, in general, had become somewhat bloated and narcissistic. The Ramones got back to basics: simple, speedy, stripped-down rock and roll songs. Voice, guitar, bass, drums. No makeup, no egos, no light shows, no nonsense. And though the subject matter was sometimes dark, emanating from a sullen adolescent basement of the mind, the group also brought cartoonish fun and high-energy excitement back to rock and roll.
I would probably not listen to this again but it did have a few iconic songs on here that I enjoyed
Even setting aside what this record, and the band, did for punk rock, this is a solid punk album in the year 2025.
punk rock.
This is one of those albums where you had to be there to appreciate it in full cause I’m sure this hit a hell of a lot harder when you had Barry manilow and captain and tenille on the radio and you heard this for the first time. To be fair, I grew up with a lot of pop shlock as well, but even though the black eyed peas were on the radio, you could just switch stations and blitzkrieg bop was probably playing. So it doesn’t really hit as hard for me as it probably does for the boomers and gen X’ers. There’s a few good songs here.
rather uninteresting and standard rock. not my jam. lacking lyrical depth. uninteresting melodies. mostly standard ideas, save chain saw's intriguing intro and "now i wanna sniff some glue". the trouble with ts album is if you played two songs in a row you wouldnt be able to tell a new song had started, only because of the pause between songs. the fact of the matter is that this album is not special in any way, shape or form, and in fact is simply boring, and had me yearning to listen to underground french rap throughout my listen. it is lucky ts album only lasted half an hour because otherwise i wouldnt have sat through it. in fact, it was distracting me from my economics study due to the immense urge to turn it off due to being bored beyond belief. 1 is too harsh so once again going w 2.
If 1001 album keeps giving me these bum ass rock albums im going to leave
didnt listen coz the cover was shot in black and white so i though they were black so i didnt listen
i am rex and i am homo. lol
If your using any more than one brain cell to listen to this album your doing it wrong. Really down and dirty for the time although I can’t help but think that the Velvet Underground and the Stooges already did this over half a decade before. Best tracks: Blitzkrieg Bop, Beat on the Brat, Judy is a Punk, Havana Affair, Today Your Love Tomorrow the World
From the energetic opening track of Blitzkrieg Bop this album is indeed a "bop," until that song ends. Probably the shortest album I've listened to. And the mixing isn't too great, particularly on the vocals and drums. Additionally, Most of the tracks sounded alike except I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend and Blitzkrieg Bop (both were also the only tracks written by drummer Tommy Ramone, so he did a good job). I felt I had already heard everything they could do with Blitzkrieg Bop. I'm aware the Ramones were one of the most influential bands on punk rock, so I'd like to give them more, but the album doesn't particularly impress me at all. 30 minutes of playing the same song but with different words and a slight different beat. Notable tracks: Blitzkrieg Bop, I wanna Be Your Boyfriend
Boring. Didnt finish. Stop giving me dad rock
Great classic
HEY! HO! LET’S GO! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
14 songs. 29 minutes of fun. Sure it’s all basically the same song, just slightly different, but you don’t care. Hey! HO! Let’s Go!
Love this album, songs are fast, to the point, and awesome. Solid 4 stars!
influencers of my poetry with quick, buzzy and dumb. could i write poetry to this? y
Impossible to give this anything but five stars.
2 minute songs about stupid stuff? Yes, please!
1 2 3 4... Punk American punk rock at its best!
The songs are over before they start. Not sure there's much here, but Blitzkrieg Bop sure is catchy.
Few albums have a near perfect run front to back like this does. Even rarer is this albums place in history as the first true punk album (according to some). It's rare not because it's the first, but because of how hard it comes out swinging. I don't believe any band has ever refined or perfected Ramones, they've only attempted to reach these heights. Blitzkrieg Bop is honestly a top contender for best opening track and best song to mosh to, I can just see punks burning the place to the ground smiling.
Couldn’t wait for this to end
Classic rock, not to my taste
3.5⭐️/5 [05.26.2025] 01.08.2026
All a bit one note
Short, catchy, punchy songs. Classic sound and the epitome of punk. A lot of energy to them and quite like the frenetic pace and shorter songs. Edging on repetitive and a bit samey. Influence on so many bands and punk as a whole clear. Not sure I’d go towards it as a listen by choice, often, but appreciate it for what it is. At one point, didn’t even realise it had gone through three songs, and thought it was one, due to length and similar sounding throughout. Yeh, getting quite tired of the same drum beat and structure throughout now, some slight variety in the last few songs.
The Ramones are cool. I was having a great time for the first 4 tracks, but I'd had enough by track 6.
Bliztzkrieg Bop is a bop. Apart from that I actually enjoyed the Sex Pistols more (and that isn't saying much). Whoever produced this album hated drums and, despite me being a bassist, I don't think bass being higher in t mix then vocals was a good plan. Even if Johnny Ramone's voice gets annoying in under 26 mins.
This was the first bootleg album I bought in camden market as a tweenager. It had all the fuzz and scratch of a poorly ripped album. Listening without that I can finally enjoy the full sound. It's good, nostalgia makes me want to give this a 5 but sensible adult ears thinks 3.5/4
For some reason I was obsessed with the Ramones when I was 14. I made my mum listen to their best of album so often in the car, bless her heart for bearing that. I might rank this lower if this was my first listen, but it’s just all vibes for me.
This was a little disappointing. I knew a couple of them and quite like them, but as an album it doesn't do much, just kindof trundles along with the same rhythms and sounds in every track. Similar to the sex pistols the vocals feel like they're mixed louder than I want them to be. Which is a little ironic since his vocal style means it's hard to pick out the words anyway. They're not as aggressive as the pistols and not as witty as someone like the buzzcocks. Must try harder.
Not really my type of rock Na jedno kopyto
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2/5 don't like punk but has some good beats.
blitzkrieg bop
An undeniable classic but felt a little like I had outgrown it by this listen. I would have given it 5 but it loses a point for sounding a bit dated in 2025. Still, a good record that I enjoyed listening to again.
When people think punk, they might immediately picture The Sex Pistols, like subverted fashionistas who are furious at world. But a year before the Pistols released their album, The Ramones were presented a purer form of punk. They weren't angry, they just didn't care about anything serious. Their songs all exclaim what they want and don't want, with little desire to live a meaningful life. Their fashion is as stripped down as their music, donning jeans, leather jackets and long shaggy hair. Their four-chord music was all they had but it was incredibly refreshing during a time of increasingly complex and technical rock stars. The album is repetitive, sure. You could generously call it variations of a theme. But let's be honest, they were kind of a one trick pony. Despite that, the appeal of this album endures. The energy is infectious and it's hard not to smile or dance. And The Ramones manage to do a lot with very little. This the album that every young suburban punk band playing out of their parents' basements wishes they could make. But what so many miss is the heavy influence from often sickly sweet 50s Doo Wop and girl band groups that made The Ramones so endearing. It's like they took one of those huge rainbow lollipops, sucked off all of the color and threw it on the ground. You know it's still kind of sweet, but it's covered in dirt and grim now. Mind you, they don't do this out of spite, but out of reverence. They're paying tribute to the oldies without having any idea of how to actually make their music. They just do it anyway and have fun doing it. And if that's not punk, then what is?
Is it repetitive yes, does it sound like one long song yes, but I really enjoy the sound so had a great time with this
Blitzkrieg Bop x 14
Nummers lijken op elkaar en hebben een wat zeurderige toon. Dit is niet mijn band
subject to change. i felt like some songs blended to well into each other, like the same song after the other. about 3 listens. definetly a good album, trying to be critical of the way i rank all albums. high 3
En klassiker naturligtvis, men jag har alltid haft samma problem med Ramones och andra punk-, postpunk-, powerpopband – typ Buzzcocks, Toy Dolls etc. De är kanon live, de kan göra låtar som får en att skrika av lycka och hoppa upp och ner. Men ett album håller aldrig, ett album bir monotont, förutsägbart och till slut tråkigt. Ramones är kanske bäst, men drabbas ändå av detta fenomen. En trea.
Fun album if indistinct!
I really didn't get anything out of this one. In the end, every song blended together into one big mess and the singer's accent wasn't helping. That being said, I can see its influence.
Solid outing, a nice blistering 29 minutes of punk rock energy. "Three chords and the truth" indeed.
I think many people, including myself, will hear Blitzkrieg Bop and go “THAT’S what that’s called?!” It is appropriately named, because it’s a bop. It’s 29 minutes of a bunch of 2-minute songs that all sound the same. Really fun overall and because of the length, didn’t overstay its welcome.
With such an iconic opening track, I felt a bit let down that the sound never built up or shifted in any surprising way. Instead, it’s *ei o let's go* on repeat, and nothing particularly revealing or adventurous past that. Still, it's certainly impressive how consistently fun this album is all the way through.
Every song on this album is the same but in a good way. They sound like they're having a great time. As an album to just have on in the background it really works. Don't try to listen too hard.
As much as I love the Ramones for the simplicity of their music and their importance. Its really the same song with a different title over and over again. Minimum creativity, super minimalist, fun but not really serious, if you like one you will like them all. Not the greatest musicians but they made it work
none of these guys' legal surnames are ramone
## In-Depth Review of *Ramones* by Ramones The Ramones’ self-titled debut album, released in April 1976, is widely recognized as a seismic event in rock history. Its stripped-down sound, relentless pace, and raw energy not only defined punk rock but also influenced generations of musicians across genres. This review examines the album’s lyrics, music, production, themes, and enduring influence, while weighing its strengths and weaknesses. --- ## **Lyrics** The lyrics on *Ramones* are famously minimalistic, direct, and often tongue-in-cheek. The band’s songwriting approach was to distill rock ‘n’ roll to its barest essentials, both musically and lyrically. Most songs are built around a few repeated lines, often reflecting adolescent boredom, rebellion, or absurdity. - **Simplicity and Humor:** Tracks like “Blitzkrieg Bop” (“Hey! Ho! Let’s go!”) and “Judy Is a Punk” exemplify the band’s knack for catchy, chant-like refrains. The lyrics are intentionally simple, sometimes even silly, but always memorable[3][4]. - **Dark and Subversive Themes:** Despite their playful delivery, the Ramones did not shy away from darker subject matter. “53rd & 3rd” deals with male prostitution and violence, while “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue” references adolescent drug use and ennui. “Chain Saw” draws inspiration from horror films, and “I Don’t Wanna Go Down to the Basement” plays on childhood fears[7][8]. - **Pop Culture References:** The lyrics are peppered with nods to comic strips, B-movies, and 1960s pop culture, giving the album a distinctly American, streetwise flavor[8]. **Pros:** - Lyrics are instantly memorable and easy to sing along with. - Blend of humor and darkness gives the album a unique voice. - Directness and repetition contribute to the album’s immediacy. **Cons:** - Some listeners may find the lyrics too simplistic or repetitive[2][6]. - Occasional use of controversial or misunderstood themes (e.g., Nazi imagery in “Blitzkrieg Bop”) can be off-putting or misinterpreted[3]. --- ## **Music** Musically, *Ramones* is a masterclass in economy and speed. The album’s 14 tracks clock in at just under 30 minutes, with most songs lasting around two minutes. - **Instrumentation:** The band’s sound is built on three-chord guitar riffs, pounding drums, and melodic basslines. Johnny Ramone’s guitar is fast and aggressive, with little ornamentation. Tommy Ramone’s drumming is relentless and propulsive, while Dee Dee’s bass provides a melodic counterpoint[3][7]. - **Melody and Harmony:** Despite their reputation for noise and speed, the Ramones were deeply influenced by 1960s pop and girl groups. Songs like “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” feature melodic hooks and even harmonies, albeit delivered with punk attitude[5][7]. - **Pace and Structure:** The album maintains a breakneck pace, with little variation in tempo or dynamics. Songs are tightly structured, rarely deviating from verse-chorus forms. This uniformity is both a strength and a limitation. **Pros:** - Infectious energy and immediacy; every song feels urgent[3][4]. - Memorable riffs and melodies beneath the raw exterior. - The band’s tightness and discipline stand out, especially given the album’s speed. **Cons:** - Lack of musical variety; songs can blur together for some listeners[2][6]. - The relentless tempo and minimalism may fatigue those not attuned to punk aesthetics. --- ## **Production** Produced by Craig Leon on a shoestring budget of $6,400, *Ramones* is a triumph of lo-fi clarity and focus. - **Sound Quality:** The production is intentionally raw, emphasizing the band’s live energy and immediacy. Guitars are loud and upfront, drums are crisp, and vocals are unadorned[3][7]. - **Minimal Overdubs:** The album was recorded quickly-just seven days-resulting in a sound that is unpolished but powerful. Overdubs are minimal, with only occasional backing vocals or sound effects (e.g., the chainsaw in “Chain Saw”)[7]. - **Mixing:** The mix is clean, allowing each instrument to be heard clearly despite the overall sonic assault. The “wall of sound” approach is reminiscent of Phil Spector, but filtered through a punk lens. **Pros:** - Captures the band’s raw energy and live feel. - No-nonsense approach suits the material perfectly. - The clarity of the mix allows the band’s interplay to shine. **Cons:** - Some may find the sound too raw or dated by modern standards[2]. - The lack of studio polish may be a turnoff for listeners used to more produced rock albums. --- ## **Themes** *Ramones* is often described as nihilistic, but its themes are more nuanced. The album oscillates between adolescent rebellion, absurdist humor, and dark social commentary. - **Adolescence and Alienation:** Many songs express the frustrations and desires of youth-boredom, lust, and the urge to escape (“I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend,” “I Don’t Wanna Walk Around with You”)[3][7]. - **Violence and Subversion:** The band uses shocking imagery and taboo subjects not to glorify them, but to satirize and subvert rock and roll’s conventions (“Beat on the Brat,” “53rd & 3rd”)[7][8]. - **Pop Culture and Satire:** The Ramones’ fascination with pop culture, from comic books to horror movies, permeates the album, giving it a playful, irreverent edge[8]. **Pros:** - Themes are relatable and timeless, tapping into universal adolescent experiences. - The blend of humor and darkness creates a distinctive mood. - Satirical edge keeps the album from becoming self-serious. **Cons:** - Some themes may be misinterpreted or seen as offensive out of context. - The simplicity of the themes may leave some listeners craving more depth. --- ## **Influence** Few albums have had as profound an impact as *Ramones*. While it was not a commercial success upon release, its influence quickly spread through the underground and eventually mainstream music. - **Punk Rock Blueprint:** The album’s stripped-down sound, speed, and attitude became the template for punk rock worldwide. Bands like The Clash, Sex Pistols, and Dead Kennedys drew direct inspiration from *Ramones*[3][8]. - **Alternative and Beyond:** The influence of *Ramones* extends far beyond punk. Nirvana, Metallica, Green Day, Sonic Youth, and countless others have cited the album as foundational to their own music[8]. - **Cultural Impact:** The album’s aesthetic-leather jackets, ripped jeans, and no-frills attitude-became synonymous with punk itself. Its songs have been covered, referenced, and celebrated in countless contexts. **Pros:** - Set the stage for entire genres of music, from punk to alternative rock. - Inspired a DIY ethos that democratized music-making. - Continues to resonate with new generations. **Cons:** - The album’s very ubiquity can make it feel overfamiliar or “safe” compared to its initial shock value. - Later punk and alternative bands sometimes imitated the style without capturing the Ramones’ wit or originality. --- ## **Pros and Cons Summary** | Pros | Cons | |----------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | Unmatched energy and immediacy | Songs can sound repetitive or similar to each other | | Iconic, memorable songwriting | Lyrics may be too simplistic for some tastes | | Raw, powerful production captures the band’s essence | Production may sound dated or too raw for modern listeners | | Themes blend humor, darkness, and pop culture | Some themes/imagery can be misinterpreted or feel offensive | | Blueprint for punk and alternative music | Lack of musical and thematic variety | | Enduring influence; still sounds fresh and vital | Initial commercial failure; not for everyone | --- ## **Conclusion** *Ramones* is not just an album-it’s a manifesto. In 29 minutes, the band redefined what rock music could be: fast, funny, raw, and honest. Its lyrics, while simple, cut to the heart of adolescent experience, mixing humor and darkness in equal measure. Musically, the album’s relentless pace and minimalism are both its greatest strength and its main limitation. The production, though rough, perfectly suits the material, and the album’s themes remain as relevant today as they were in 1976. The influence of *Ramones* cannot be overstated. It split the history of rock ‘n’ roll in half, paving the way for punk, alternative, and countless other scenes[3][8]. While some may find its simplicity monotonous or its rawness off-putting, its impact and enduring appeal are undeniable. For those seeking the purest distillation of punk’s spirit, *Ramones* remains the ultimate statement.
So this is where it all began. Blitzkreig Bop still sounds great. This is raw fun. I saw two punk bands yesterday after listening to this. They didn’t have any songs. All the best music has songs, not just a sound
A very influential punk album though more interesting bands have come out since. Still though the Ramones are a pillar for early punk music so I think they deserve their flowers. Favorite track: Blitzkrieg Bop 3.5/5
Somewhat repetitive, but the Ramones' energy is hard to resist. I would have loved to seen them play live. If only I'd been invited to Mr. Burns' birthday party. Standout tracks: Blitzkrieg Bop, Beat on the Brat
Как раз тогда, когда думаешь, когда же закончится альбом - он заканчивается. Ещё бы минут 10 и был бы перебор, т.к. музыка довольно однообразная. А так бодренько и в меру. 6,5 из 10.
Seminal album that defined a generation
Remarkable how long this album feels vs how short it is
Classic, if rough. Rocket to Russia and Leave Home are the real gems of their catalog but you can’t spell punk without Ramones.
perfect example of something that's not nearly as compelling musically as it is important
Ok
5-
This is the type of punk that I don't really like. Every song sounds the same, but the basis of the songs is just repetition of a lack-lustre 3 chord-programme, with a vocalist whose whiny shout becomes very stale, very quickly.
Top 3 punk album of all time.
Very strong from front to back.
This is one of the all time great bands that I was raised with. This album starts great but sort of falls off a bit. At least you don't have any time to be sad about it
>>>>>>>>>>> The Beatles
Standout Songs: Blitzkrieg Bop I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend Chain Saw Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue Listen to My Heart 53rd & 3rd What a fun, upbeat album. I remember my dad had this album on cassette and I was absolutely obsessed with Blitzkrieg Bop. It was nice to finally sit down and listen to the whole thing. Loved it!
I had no idea Blitzkrieg Pop was by the Ramones. I thought it was by a British band. It reminds me a lot of the indie I used to listen to in the mid/late 2000s. I guess that's why they are so influential? Given this was 30 years earlier!
It's in the name
Helt nydelig:) Hits på hits som man ikke blir kvitt på lenge. Nynner konstant
I've heard some of the songs before, most notably "Blitzkrieg Bop" and "Beat on the Brat" (I mean, who hasn't heard them?). Haven't listened to the whole album until today. Happy that I finally got around to it. There are plenty of overlooked tracks such as "I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement" and "Havana Affair". Lots of energy, short, sweet. Does not overstay it's welcome at all. -Fav tracks: Blitzkrieg Bop, I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basment -Least fav tracks: None
Stone cold classic. The sound never changed, but here's where it was freshest and most original. A band with such an iconic look, too.
I can't say I've ever been an active Ramones fan, but they've always been around (specifically on the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 soundtrack), and I love the punk and pop-punk styles they inspired. I've listened to this album before, but it's been a while. I typically describe the Ramones as Buddy Holly and the Crickets if they were degenerates, sped up, with more distortion, and that continues to be an apt description (especially on tracks like "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend"). There isn't tons of variety (even by punk standards), which causes the 14 songs in 29 minutes to drag a little.
Bastate digerible al ser un album de punk
Ramones. Klasa sama w sobie. Nie ma co wybrzydzać.
This could be one song
- das Album hatte ich damals schon mal, als ich das Projekt allein gestartet hatte - fand ich ganz moody, es sind einige coole Songs dabei - kurzweilig mit 29 Minuten, kann also gar keine "Langeweile" aufkommen - weiß aber nicht, wie oft ich das hören würde
Loved it
Album moves quick, some great classic punk songs. Gotta respect it.
I will never understand why people like the Ramones.
Iconic album for a reason
This album is amazing. 14 songs in 29 minutes. "Blitzkrieg Bop" is on the short list of greatest opening songs on debut albums of all time. I vividly remember the first time I heard it (or at least a piece of it): I was in 4th grade (spring/summer of 1984) at a friend's birthday slumber party and his parents let us rent National Lampoon's Vacation. When the kids put on their headphones in the car on the interstate, the beginning of "Blitzkrieg Bop" plays. From that point forward I forever associated the song with coolness. I was 9. In middle school I was an Anglophile, so I always leaned Pistols over Ramones. But I was young and foolish then. I'm no longer young, still foolish, but I can admit now that THIS was and is the real shit. Sadly, the only time these guys came to Knoxville (1991,) I was out of town.
I think without historical context it doesn't really hold up. It was cool, because of the time. Now it just sounds underdeveloped, but not in a punk way
Your favorite band's favorite band
I think I only heard 1 song. At least it was a good song :)
Was way into the Ramones in perhaps their least popular era, the last few years of their existence in the early 90s before they became dead legends / t-shirts to put on your kid to let people know you're a cool parent. Honestly, I heretically like the later more produced stuff a bit more, and even though there's like four songs in a row that sound exactly alike, this is a got-dam classic.
Cool but most songs sounded the same
Es klingt alles so ähnlich - manche Lieder haben sogar das gleiche Tempo. Aber es macht Spaß und es sind gute Lieder bei
This album just fucking rips. Fast, loud, and fun.
The Ramones were popular when I was in college. Now, it may be strange to say, they seem more dull than they were back then. But the rule is still: Shout it out and go. Great.
One great song added to my playlist
Classic 70s rock. Most songs feel very generic, read on their wikipedia that they are considered a huge influence of punk so I guess their not generic, they influenced the generic haha. Also read that all members took a stage name with surname Ramon even though they are not related - funny.
Blitzkrieg bop is great but every other tune just a lesser version of that
Some of these are bops (pun intended) but it does start to feel the same after a while. 3/5
Cooles Album.
Short, but it felt very dense with the amount of songs that were present. There was a point where things did sound a little repetitive in the last third, but overall this was great.
A classic punk rock album for the masses. It's minimalistic and in your face approach does wonders. I do wish that there was a slight bit of diversity to kind of mix things up a bit but it does well with what it's trying to achieve. Top 3: Blitzkrieg Bop, I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend, and Havana Affair no bad songs 3.50-3.75/5
4
Hits hard and fast. Definitely influential and the blueprint for punk to come. Blitzkrieg Bop is obviously the most memorable, but primarily because the rest of the album continues the song to create a thirty minute piece that doesn't end. Chain Saw, 53rd & 3rd, and Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue are some other highlights. Was I happy to listen to this? Yes! Would I listen to this regularly? No.
Surprisingly smooth and quiet sound. Does not have the overwhelming energy/loudness that newer records would have.
They are the best
Every single song sounds the same
Eh. If you like the style its probably really high. I think the style is good, but it seems repetitive and not interesting.
I can listen to a couple of songs, but not the whole album again.
Blitzkrieg Bop is a massive song and this was overall a great album, but I need to downgrade it a bit for how similar many of the tracks sounded. I’d listen to this any day, length was perfect and great punk sound mixing but gotta be 4/5 unfortunately
Fourteen songs in 29 minutes — you have to appreciate a band that gets in, gets the job done, and gets out. It was nearly four stars, but there was just a bit too much similarity between the songs.
How can anyone who says they like rock n’ roll not love this album.
Pretty much all the same formula, but its a formula I like
This is a hard album to rate as an adult. It’s actually kind of devastating to listen to something you haven’t really listened to since before high-school and realize that it’s not really what you remember. The “hits” on this album both do and don’t age well. They are radio classics, but if you are my age or older I’m sure you are sick to death of these songs being absolutely everywhere. Amusement parks, fairs, malls, sporting events, grocery stores, literally anywhere they play music in public you are gunna hear this music. Which doesn’t help the album at all because the songs that are not like massive punk classics are just blatant filler tracks. Songs that even the members of the band don’t care about or remember. That being said, the filler songs and the whole album it self is incredibly short. So even if you don’t love this album, it won’t waste your time. And for those rare few people out there who have never heard The Ramones before, this album is actually great and will probably really win you over.
Never quite got the 'genius' here. Tese songs reaaallly sound the same and the there isn't much to them. It's fun and easily digestible, and the cover is great. This music exists on aura alone
на любителя. я не впечатлен.
"Ay, oh, let's go! Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh, oh! Oy, oy, oy!" This is fun!!
Fun and simple. Not too special but a nice enough listen.
i never want to
aye oh lets go. every song on this album sounds the same ngl. not good tbh
Good songs.
Hell yeah. I fully acknowledge that this album can be a bit of a slog to listen to in one sitting, as a lot of the songs sound the same, but it's great.
Couple of good tracks, Blitzkrieg bop was great but the rest just merged all into one
eh
A bit repetitive tracks/vibe, still cool to listen to
There's absolutely nothing wrong with bare bones punk rock. It's always interesting to go back and listen to these kinds of albums that went on to influence a generation of music and beyond. I like the grunge licks and simple lyrics (e.g. "I wanna sniff some glue").
Really great & fun debut for the Ramones, absolute punk classic, very important for the genre.
Meh. A little repetitive. I didn't really feel it? I also didn't always like where the lyrics were going. But maybe that's me.
Catchy, great riffs, good stuff all around baybeee
Hard, fast, get in and get out. The sound is rather dry with a focus on the vocals which have this faux-brit thing going on. The same song structure is repeated throughout the thing. Despite being punk, it doesn't really rail against anything but the dominating sound of its disco days. So ok, but not something I would revisit
8/10. EY! OH!
This music is so energizing. The songs are somewhat simplistic, short, yet they draw you in.
Loved how short it was. Started really strong but ended up being pretty repetitive.
Ei o, the rest of the songs are the same 🫠 Lyrics were never my focus, and after the famous song, the rest just blended. Also I do not like the vocals. 2.4 only for the famous song
3,5
High school days gone past. The fastest punk I had listened too, learned multiple songs and then slowly faded away from them. That fun punk, play as fast as we want, sing as little as we want. Speed and more speed. Such great times.
"Blitzkrieg Bop" is overplayed. Other than that, I like the instrumentals, but not the vocals. Although as the album went on I found myself not minding the vocals as much. Very foundational for the punk genre, etc. etc. Wait these guys are American???
Good musically, felt a little repetitive.
Classic punk rock perfection. This album is loaded with great songs. Simple three/four chord songs. But done with such precision. A great album.
Great album, although the songs all have the same formula, so they start to sound a little stale halfway through.
Punk at the heart of it. Lot of their songs kinda sound the same though. Still fun album for me. Solid 3.5 goin up.
They aren’t the most talented musicians (they started 10/14 songs with “ONE TWO THREE FOUR!”), but what they lack is skill, they make up in heart (they were very energetic “ONE TWO THREE FOUR!”s). The energy is off the charts in every song. The songwriting is fairly sparse, but it gets the job done. You don’t buy a Ramones album if you’re looking for range. It achieves what it set out to and I just enjoy it a lot. 4/5
Thought it was good (for punk) at the beginning but it became quite monotonous and samey as it went on, even though it was a short album. Rating: 2
Ramones!! An Essential album in any punk rock fans collection.
In the late 70’s disco dominated the radio forcing disco haters like me to turn to other earlier forms of music like classic musicals and The Beatles hoping someone would come along to save us. They did, in the form of New Wave, punk and SKA. A landslide of new bands like The Clash, Elvis Costello, The Specials, and The Ramones arrived like a musical renaissance. Along with scooping up every new Ramones release, I saw them in concert in 1980 at a small Seattle venue. Hooky classics like Beat on the Brat and Blitzkrieg Bop had me jumping up and down like a pogo stick establishing the Ramones sound. While album is not perfect with more generic songs dominating the middle, this is a groundbreaking, disco crushing masterpiece. One, Two, Three, Four!
I enjoyed it.
Punk but not too harsh.
☀︎plate, répétitif, y’a aucune chanson qui se démarque des autres. ça sonne tout pareil, et j’aime pas écouter ça (niveau musical) ☀︎j’aime pas la voix du gars. j’étais sûre qu’il était British parce que j’aimais pas sa façon de prononcer certains mots lol ☀︎point positif: me semble qu’au début c’était pas trop pire ☀︎qué pasa avec les coupes de cheveux sur l’image de l’album
ai oh molt bé ai oh tampoc maten però ai oh lets go
Not really for me
29 minutes of the same song. But the Ramones are cool and I enjoyed it
This is the same song like 12 times but yeah its the Ramones.
I've said it before, but a lot of the albums I've listened to so far from this list seem to be on here just because of their influence. This is not one of those cases. Ramones were the blueprint for American punk. It's easy to write them off now, but keeping in mind the time that this record was released, they were still pushing boundaries. They brought punk to the forefront of music conversations, and for that, we should be forever grateful. The production on this record is solid, the performances are great, the songs are fun. What more is there to ask for? Sure, it gets a little bit repetitive and not every track sticks. But that's not the point. 9.5/10
Look I get that punk is not musically complex, but this felt like the same 4 chords for 30 min.
1 song is enough
Many of the bands we love wouldn't exist without this album. "Judy is a Punk" was always my favorite track, ever since it was used in The Royal Tenenbaums.
These guys are obviously influential, but punk is not my bag.
Way better than the sex pistols. In my opinion, Americans did the punk rock movement right.
It was better than average but not as good as I remember it being. Used to really love this band
Ja, natuurlijk lijkt alles in de basis op elkaar. Maar daar doe je deze fundamentele punk-plaat wel te kort mee. Nooit is de ground zero van een genre een complex, volwassen en geëvolueerd muziekstuk. Om dat te verwachten zou ook volledig misplaatst zijn. De eerste jazzplaat was ook geen 'Bitches Brew', toch? En als je aandachtig luistert verbergt dit album meer variatie en muzikaal vernuft dan wordt beweerd door sommigen. Vooral hoe het 50s en 60s popmuziek weet te verpakken in punkjasje is echt subliem. De mannen hadden echt een fenomenaal oor voor hitjes. Zo'n afsluiter als 'Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World' is symptomatisch. Het verbindt zoete bubble gum pop met de latere 80s hardcore scene, wat vrij fascinerend is. Naast een sleutelwerk en een steengoed debuutalbum is het ook gewoon enorm vermakelijk om naar te luisteren. 8,5/10 Highlights: Blitzkrieg Bop Judy Is a Punk Havana Affair Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World
Hey Ho, let's go. Iconisch natuurlijk. Maar hoe verder ik op deze plaat kom, hoe meer ik me af vraag; waar slaat dit eigenlijk op? De instrumenten staan in de mix echt opvallend zacht. De powerchords zijn daarmee een achtergrond ruis. Daardoor ligt vooral de nadruk op de zang. En echt punk kan je die volgens mij niet noemen. Listen to My Heart is wat dat betreft echt het meest softige nummer op het album. Op 53rd en 3rd laat Ramones zich van een iets betere kant horen. Dit is volgens mij meer het recept (powerchords, hoog tempo en daar beetje Brits overheen schreeuwen) wat aan de grondvesten van de Punk heeft gelegen. Zij mogen dan één van de grondleggers zijn, op het album Ramones horen we absoluut niet het beste wat het genre te bieden heeft. De onderwerpen waar ze over zingen in combinatie met de naveltruitjes wordt het zelfs een beetje gay-ig. Gen-Z weet er vast raad mee maar deze zichzelf veels te serieus nemende millienial vind dat toch ingewikkeld. 6/10 (want toch iconisch) Highlights Blitzkrieg Bop 53rd & 3rd
This was my introduction to punk music, and from what I’ve heard, this is a pretty appropriate introduction. I certainly liked the way they flip on its head the classic rock trend of trying to make the music into something more epic and grand than it needs to be. Favorite Track: Beat on the Brat
A bit repetitive but the beat it repeats is quite good.
With lyrics like Second verse same as the first.. instant classic and landmark album.
Couple of decent songs but the whole album was not for me. 1/5
Rock n roll dudesby's because that was amazing.
3/5 some good beats but overall not super my jam
Opens with iconic songs and continues throughout. Not being a fan or follower of the Ramones, i still knew the majority of songs on this album as they are ingrained in so many different types of media.
Good but this album is not my top choice.
Iconic!
Boring to me
i understand that this is classic, but its not quite my favorite thing either.
Definitely has a classic punk feel to it with some absolute classics you may have heard in various bits of media. I definitely agree that it becomes a bit overplayed by the end and feels like one long song. I believe this album is an earlier one though so it's understandable that they'd define their sound a bit more later on. Still an enjoyable experience nonetheless
I fuck with it. It’s not my vibe entirely through it’s a lot for me to take in just 30 straight minutes of riffs, power chords and rocking and rolling. But I can hear the influence of it in so many rock albums today. Can go up with more listens, first song is a banger. But I feel this album either exhausts you or energises you.
A very Good debut!
Incredibly repetitive.
Heyho
Very overrated, i can kinda see why its so highly regarded, but to me it just sounds like a boring mess with a few alright songs on it.
I feel like I just listened to the same songs 14 times. Mind you, it's not a bad song, just sort of repetitive and one-note. I'm thankful for the 30 minute runtime of this album because much longer and it would start to grow tiresome.
Not a fan. Too repetitive with both lyrics and beat.
Very repetitive, but it rocks hard and it's quintessential punk. If in the mood for it, solid listen. If not in the mood, boring.
A classic I frequently have in my rotation.
I love Blitzkreig Bop, but never got around to listening to any other Ramones. Think I'll just stick with Blitzkreig Bop tbh
Blitzkrieg Bop is iconic. But the whole album is kind of same-y. It's good! But the middle just gets a little tough to listen to. It helps a lot that all of the tracks are pretty short. The album also ends on a high note. I'm not really sure what else to say about this one. It's solid. Good but not great. Short, and kind of an easy listen. Headlined by a great and incredibly well-known song. Favorite Song(s): Blitzkrieg Bop, Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World
An absolute classic in the genre - go away Sex Pistols - the Ramones rule the stage....
blitzkrieg ᵖᵒᵖ! some old guy would fight me for even thinking this but the ramones were and still are undeniably brat like wdym “i wanna beeee your bOyFriEnD” while wearing a whole crop top on the cover photo. i love the 70s. i love leather jackets and shitty haircuts. live laugh love ramones.
Undoubtedly culturally and historically significant album. Lots of energy, anger, and socio-political critique. Simple and effective.
Slightly overating, but whatev's First half substantially better than the second
“ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!” My 2nd most streamed album of all time and my 2nd favourite band of all time!!! I remember when I first heard this album, I felt like a lot of the songs all sounded the same. And near the end I was like “this is going on for a while, how soon until it’s done?”. But I really liked the raw guitar sound and still listened to the album more and it really grew on me. Now, all the songs are very different and it’s easy to tell which is which just from the opening guitar chords, when before it sounded quite similar The nice thing about liking this album is that the Ramone’s first four albums all have the same sound and are all S tier, so tons of good content. This is their debut album and I would consider it their best though I also gotta give major credit to Johnny Ramone as the guitar player. Their songs are mostly all exclusively barre chords, which takes a lot of strength to play for an entire concert setlist. Also the Ramones famously played their songs faster live, so playing barre chords with fast down picking the entire team isn’t easy Fun side comment: this is the album I associate with making Strava map arts, cause I first listened to it then And here’s some comments about each track: 1 - Blitzkreig Bop My favourite Ramones song. Just perfect. Also super fun to play 2 - Beat on the Beat I remember when I first heard this track when first listening through the album, I was like “huh this sounds quite similar to Blitzkreig Bop”, but now I really enjoy it and love that about the Ramones 3 - Judy is a Punk My 2nd favourite track on the album. This one is just SOOOOO fun to sing along out loud. I love the “second verse, same as the first” and “third verse, different from the first” so much. Also “And oh, I don't know why / Oh, I don't know why / Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah” is so satisfying 4 - I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend A nice slower pace song. I really like this one too 5 - Chain Saw I love the bridge of this one 6 - Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue 😼 7 - I Don’t Wanna Go Down To The Basement The song lyrics say “basement” but I swear I only ever hear “base" 8 - Loudmouth Very simple lyrics but I love it. See I don’t always need complex lyrics! 9 - Havana Affair “I used to make a livin' man pickin' the banana!!!” 10 - Listen to My Heart I love the “next time!”s 11 - 53rd & 3rd My favourite lyric to say from the album: "53RD AND 3RD!!!!!!" 12 - Let's Dance I love this one. I especially like the other "dance" Ramones song - "Do You Wanna Dance?" on Rocket To Russia 13 - I Don't Wanna Walk Around With You Simple lyrics like a lot of their stuff but goes hard 14 - Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World Works great as a closing track. Especially the ending of this track
Pretty repetitive but like classic old school band
There's only one song on this album, but at least it's a good one. Also buoyed by the best variations on the theme being the first and last tracks (Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World especially — what a title, what a tune). All-in, another one for the more-important-than-great pile.
Short and to the point. That was the whole idea of the Ramones, early-60's influenced songwriting with not-very-proficient musicianship. Essentially just straightfroward dumb fun, and hugely successful at that. Key tracks: Blitzkrieg Bop Beat on the Brat Judy Is a Punk Listen to My Heart
Didn’t listen, shits garbo
All these songs sound the same, but I like the way they sound. An entire album is a bit much, though, needs some variety.
Does it really deserve a 5? Probably not, especially the second half. But that first half is killer and iconic and young James demands it.
Pretty amazing that they were able to make a career of basically playing the same song over and over by just writing new lyrics. No doubt radical when it came out but seems pretty tame now. Gets a 5 for being as hugely influential album.
Its the Ramones. It's exactly what you'd expect. Fun pop-punk songs w2ith simple chord progressions and catchy melodies. There are many good songs on here and I guess it made a huge impact but I can't say I'm blown away by any of it.
Yes, it’s all the same song …. But you’ve got to admit it’s a great song 😀
I was huge punk fan back in the 70s (still am), but somehow Ramones just never moved the dial for me. OK, but nothing special.
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