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Classic punk album that I have heard many times before. Mixed quality in the songs to me and a lot of the deeper meaning is kind of lost since its from a time before mine in a language that isn't my first. All that said I had a great time listening through it again today!
A great album! One of my Top 10
Iconic. When it's a punk album with an album cover of some boys standing beside walls with black and white filter on, you know it's gonna be good. Like, it is so dumb, it is brilliant. I love the sound of it. Bold, straightforward, and classic. Especially the riffs on "Beat on the Brat", so iconic and timeless. I don't know I just like this type of music, weird.
This is pretty embarrassing, but I had never actually looked up who sang the "hey ho, let's go" song before. It's the Ramones. It's the opener on here, "Blitzkrieg Pop". Banger. These guys were just jamming at CBGB and Max's Kansas City in the '70s doing their own thing and then someone found them and they pulled this together in like a week. It's a super raw but it just keeps this incredible energy throughout. I don't really consider myself a huge punk person or anything, but I can just totally see the appeal of this thing back in '70s New York. And it holds up reasonably well today too. Some of the lyrics draw from some darker sources, but the vibe is just really good. Favorite song: Blitzkrieg Pop Other: Beat on the Brat, Judy Is a Punk, I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend, Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue, I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement, Loudmouth, Havana Affair, Listen to My Heart, 53rd and 3rd, Let's Dance, Today Your Love Tomorrow the World 3/16/25
Listenable.
I like bands than can play. The Ramones cannot, like most Punk bands. Their music sounds like the same song played over and over again. Simple, raw, but clumsy. It's hard to imagine that this record was considered hot and trendy at some point in time.
Fast and furious, nearly every song on this album is a banger. It holds up. Period.
I think anyone can agree that this is a really influential album and it was revolutionary at the time and all that, but it has aged terribly in my opinion. It just sounds like a bunch of hillbillies trying to make music. The vocals are absolutely horrendous for the most part and the production don't do them any justice. However, there are some catchy parts and cool chord progressions here and there. It's hard to even get close to how overrated this album is. 5.3/10
Blitzkrieg Bop is, well, a bop, but the rest all sounds the same and drones on. Very repetitive and gets old.
Generatin steam heat!
Here's a group with an identity. The Ramones know exactly what they do, and don't bother trying to do something else. This makes the album pretty repetitive but I appreciate the clarity of vision. Favorites: Blitzkrieg Bop
Brilliant pink album.simple riffs but catchy.ive been a Ramones fan for years and this still sounds great to me
I can see how this must have been liberating at the time. Now it’s kind of boring.
Short & to the point. Punchy & fun.
Ramones start out strong. I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend is the peak of the album, which fades to all songs after that being very, very similar. Not a bad debut for the (punky) New Yorksters. (2.7*s)
I can appreciate this for what it is at the time: uptempo, fast, raw, and fun. That said, this is by no means what I'd consider punk now. It's borderline bubblegum pop. I was never a big Ramones fan but this deserves to be on the list nonetheless. One listen is all you ever need, it's simple and does the trick but not something I'm ever longing for. I'm giving it a 1.65 because the album photo and merch this created are good.
A simple, quick hit for a debut. All songs sound very similar so it gets tiring but since it's only a 30 minute album, it's not insufferable. Only recognized "Blitzkrieg Bop." Catch them at a NYC dive bar in the 70s and I bet it was fun. Pretty sure that's a circular saw at the start of "Chain Saw" though...1.63.
While overall I'm not a huge Ramones guy I can recognize that they are punk rock icons. This first album is an early example of high energy beats, simple guitar lines and basic lyrics with some edge that shaped the genre. Even if it doesn't resonate much with me I can appreciate how influential it must have been at the time. My biggest issue is that it sounds like they only wrote 1-2 songs and just recorded slightly different forms 14 times on this album. It's still an OK listen nearly 50 years later so I guess it has that going for it. Ramones logos and shirts have always been more of a visual icon than an audio thing in my life. I suspect many of my peers growing up in my generation were more so representing punk as a genre rather than Ramones specifically. 2.52 stars
Definitely aces the fast high bpm punk rock, liked the start but then couldn’t listen to much after that, I don’t recognise the subtleties between each song.
No me gustó
While this has its moments, I still just don't like the Ramones. Every song sounds exactly the same and has no energy.
not my thing, first song is iconic.
I love the Ramones but this album is only decent compared to the rest of their discography
This album was a blast the whole way through. Practically nonstop punk rock for half an hour straight! Blitzkrieg Bop is iconic and a great start to this album and it just keeps that energy going. I can agree that the songs kind of blend together but I don’t think that’s a bad thing. For a debut album this is pretty good!
Good, but all sounds the same
I was never a fan of them, I liked a couple of songs, but I have to be honest, everything sounds pretty much the same
It's fine, I prefer more melodic or harder punk where the song writing is more complex
Okay 🤷♂️
That was an excellent way to get myself moving on a Monday morning.
Not a huge fan of this old school punk sound but I appreciate that the Ramones are classic punk rock and this is an iconic album. Just not my thing!
Fun and classic. The songs all sound like the same song, but it's got such great energy I can't be mad.
ramones era legal até né
imagine soltar blitzkrieg pop no seu debut ce eh doido qdo eu tinha dez anos meu objetivo era ter esses cabelo de cuia por conta deles. gostava mto. nao eh o melhor deles mas ainda mto pica
Think of Ramon’s, you think of punk. Pioneers of the punk scene . Good songs. Good band.
The Romones are great and I'd heard a few tracks from this album but hadn't listened to the whole thing before. Good stuff. Not something I'd reach for often.
Gabba gabba hey! Relentless. Completely unique. I love it.
Some pretty solid punk music, Blitzkreig Bop is the standout track and the rest are all sort of variations on that sound.
The older I get I realize how much my taste has changed. I remember loving this album, still some bangers but only a couple
The Ramones' debut album is a punch to the face in the best way possible. Fast, loud, and stripped down to the essentials, this is the record that kicked the door open for punk rock. No solos, no filler, no nonsense — just raw energy and attitude. This was one of the bands that got me into punk, and this album still holds up as one of the genre’s blueprints. “Blitzkrieg Bop” is the anthem, no question — simple, catchy, and impossible not to shout along to. “Judy Is a Punk” flies by in under two minutes but leaves a lasting mark, and “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” shows they could slow it down and still keep it cool. Then there's “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue” — pure chaos, pure punk, and somehow totally relatable in its own ridiculous way. Favorite song: Blitzkrieg Bop
Unbelievable album. This is what I would point to if someone wanted to know what punk should would like. Heavy, fast, full of aggression and angst. Not complex, but still driving and moving. The Ramones went on to make lots more albums, but all the parts are already in place on this debut album. Side note, their cover of Let’s Dance here, awesome in its own right, points a little to the fact that they were influenced by more than just the loud heavy stuff before them. Along that line, I recommend checking out the Ramones album Acid Eaters, all covers of 60s songs they were influenced by. Just interesting to honk about how they got to this sound from Jefferson Airplane and CCR.
Sjovt at lytte til. De er åbenbart dem som ignited punk rock. 3 cords og høj musik med skrål og maks gas. Ingen soloer. “Voice of weird pissed off kids” goofy lyrics og lyden er også lidt goofy? Inspirerede Nirvana, the clash, green day, the strokes, White stripes, blink-182 osv. det er sgu meget godt men ikke lige mig.
Ramen by Ramen
shout out the jimmy neutron movie fr
Worth another listen, i enjoyed
What I appreciate most about this album is that it's nice and short and sweet. Too many 50+ minute albums in this list, great to have something that I can actually sit down and get through with full attention.
ыхыхыхых,панк без панковых текстов, мне нравиться, 4/5, ыбыбыб
Best ever !
I've always liked The Ramones in small doses. A full record is a bit overkill for me. Example: When listening to this 29 minute LP (yes, only 29 minutes), it feels like I've just heard the same 11 or 12 of the same song, played again with a slightly different beat and chord progression (they almost all sound the same). However, the ones that stand out as different were obviously big hits for them, which included "Blitzkrieg Bop," and "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend." This was enjoyable, even if it was a bit repetitive.
It's the Ramones. You know exactly what the album sounds like.
fun, takes me back to college years when I discovered rock music
noice
Average
Fun punk pop bobs. Wouldn't return to it as a full album though as some songs felt very samey.
Some classic on here, particularly 'Blitzkreig Bop' and 'Judy is a Punk'. Upbeat, energising, a bit silly. Makes you want to jump around. Bit boyish for me though, all the songs all kinda sound the same as well? I probably won't listen to the album in full again. I enjoy how awkward they all look on the album cover.
EY OH. LET'S GO. Boring. Sounds a bit like there's a tiny leather-clad band stuck in a Pyrex jar shouting to get out. Bit repetitive, won't come back again. "Hey little girl, I wanna be your boyfriend" makes me feel queasy.
Very indifferent.
I do’t have a huge amount to say about this, other than that the Ramones debut is an absolute joy and one of the best punk albums ever. Despite being very short, it’s amazing just how consistent this album actually is seeming as it is essentially the same 50’s revival song over and over again. The thing that probably makes this the case (outside of the songs themselves being brilliant) is the push and pull between the always lovely Joey Ramone, and his love lorn and vulnerable lyrical presence, with the simplistic brutality of the music; represented by the horrible, disciplinary and fascistic Johnny Ramone. This constant tension between the two gives the album a layer of depth and that singularly ‘Ramones-ish’ quality that may not have been there otherwise.
Pretty fire but drags
The epitome of punk. Classic.
Amen.
All the songs sounded the same
I don’t consider The Ramones a great band, but I do consider them very fun to listen to, and that is all that matters. This album also does not overstay its welcome, and finishes just before it even hits the 30 minute mark.
in and out in 30 minutes. a couple big classics. can’t do anything but respect it
yes ma'am!
I love beat on the brat. "What can you do' .. it's hilarious. In light of this album everyone else seems to be trying to hard. A true gem.
One of the most influential records in the history of rock music. Listening to it makes m me want to grad a skateboard and thrash around
4/10 - Have always loved the sound of the Ramones. Unfortunately they have the same beat/riffs for pretty much every song. Obviously a very influential band, but ultimately they come off too "one-note" to me.
A classic. Reminds me of playing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.
some garbage rock in here but the majority are anthems and get the frisson going
Sod off
1. Today your love, tomorrow the world 2. Blitzkrieg bop 3. Beat on the brat/now i wanna sniff some glue
A little repetitive but enjoyable.
I can't deny that the Ramones are iconic, and I do love them, but every song on this album does undeniably sound exactly the same.
I kind of groaned when I saw this was my album because most punk isn’t my thing (save The Clash). But it’s so singular, so fun, so fresh sounding somehow. It’s a blast from beginning to end, and my biggest takeaway from revisiting is how thrilling the transition from I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You to Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World. Blitzkrieg Bop is still and will always be a banger too.
As someone else said, it’s the same song over and over
Happy Birthday Punk. Literally. So what if all the tracks sound the same? It's punk innit. Fack off you prog dinosaur wanker.
Not for me
Didn’t get to listen to the entire thing
Not the biggest fan of the vocalists voice, but it does work with the album. That's about it though as far as the good. It sounds the same. All 14 records minus maybe Blitzkrieg Bop are practically identical. Favorite song: Blitzkrieg Bop Least favorite: Chain Saw
69/100. Ramones self titled debut album is an iconic punk record. With first track Blietzkrig Bop bringing lots of Nostalgia for me. The rest feels very repetitive, almost sound like it's the same music in the background with a small change up in the lyrics. Overall decent.
Dated, but good
Too loud
Proof that there can be greatness in simplicity. Pure fun!
Just yesterday I've got Black Flag's Damaged and called it one of the most important albums on this list. Then today the list throws me this one ("you sure about that?"). 3 minutes of fun with 4 chords and easy lyrics. You can't even count how many kids picked up an instrument because of this. It's pop from a punk perspective.
repetitive, but it's Ramones's debut so it deserves 3/5.
Straight to the point, short snappy and done. A must for every vinyl collection.
Don’t think I’d come back to it but I see its merit as a punk album + blitzkrieg bop
What if The Stooges but duller and more rigid.
Great super great a little bit repeatative but great none the less
Het accentje van de zanger is soms een beetje irritant, maar verder gewoon lekkere rock n roll
Love. Forgot about "beat on the brat."
Simple, straightforward, head banging punk. “Let’s Dance” is my favorite. Otherwise, ultimately bores me.
Ya know, this is fun and it’s some super charged 50s Spector rock plus distortion, decibels and BPM; and minus reverb. It also has provocative lyrics. It was undoubtedly fun to see live. But is an inch deep and, like AC/DC, probably only needed one—this—album. But they kept going. And like the troglodytes they were, stuck to the formula, without reflection or doubt. Not my thing, but there are many things that are less my thing.
It's a bit too repetitive and all the songs sound very similar. Not terrible but not very good either.
gloriously illiterate. easier almost to write in terms of what the ramones were not; seems natural given that at this point "punk" was more an ethos rooted in wide-ranging negation, as opposed to anything resembling a genre with an affirmative set of musical/aesthetic criteria (which "punk" ironically developed into over time). the ramones don't employ neverending solos going nowhere; they avoid jazz fusions that are worse than the sum of their parts; they have no ambition for composing art rock sanitized of any artistry. can only imagine the cathartic reprieve an album like this provided from the barrage of overproduced, overthought, overindulgent music at the time. the sound itself is uncomplicated: a bombardment of cascading guitars, playing barbarically primal chords, all accompanied by the most demented room-temperature iq ravings for lyrics. the choruses are simple and energetic. never strays from the breakneck pace or indulges itself. longest song is 2.5 minutes. the effect is one of urgency, raw expression formed through stripping out any stifling redundancy. succeeds in parody as well. in 'i wanna be your boyfriend' the band plays a caricature of saccharine teen pop, which in context of the album achieves a compelling uneasiness (these sickos talking about "sweet little girls"). other tracks mock the self-serious tough guys populating the punk ranks. all the while, banger after banger.
Love this album. Great experience listening to it, lots of energy. Songs all sound relatively similar to one another but doesn't detract too much. 4/4.5, depending on how I'm feeling. Gateway band into punk rock.
i get that they are iconic and important but this album wasnt for me, the songs sounded very similar to me and i got bored
Our first punk record weiii. The first half (A side) is a bit too straight for me, and no chands, not what you're thinking. Straight as in not groovy/nervy enough when comparing to wire, television, etc. The B-side has that nerviness that I like, so will definitely be retuning to that more and more. Havana affair makes me want to overthrow the government (not actually), so so good. This album revealed itself way more second listen, way more melodic and nervy than the first listen. Have a feeling it needs a few more listens, just like Wire - Pink Flag, which took 4+ listens to really enjoy, although I still think that album has more of that nervy/jittery groove that I'm looking for. I don't care as much for the more melodic ballad-type songs on here like "I wanna be your boyfriend". I think punk needs multiple listens until those riffs and lyrics start playing in your head unsolicited. That's when the music starts making more and more sense. 4.5
Been a few years, but time to jump back into this beauty - forget about punk, this is pure rock and roll: redefined, reenergised and reoriented for the next generation. They were far from the first band to be loud, fast and brattish but they coalesced all of that into a sound and look which endured. The album itself - raw production, old fashioned surf pop sensibilities and hooks all over the place. Part of me wants to complain about the lack of variety, but a much bigger part of me loves the single-minded approach. Favourite tracks: Blitzkrieg Bop, Beat on the Brat, I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend, Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue, Let's Dance, I Don't Wanna Walk Around With You, Today Your Love - basically the whole 29 minutes are great!
first time heard 2,5 round down to 2
New York Punk. Short, sharp and impactful. Hey-ho, let's go !
By all rights I should like this album. I enjoy the genre and the music it's inspired. I just can't bring myself to enjoy this album. It's ok?
Never actually listened to a Ramones record until this was recommended. Apparently I'm a Ramones fan!
Me gusta la alegría que transmite esta banda que no me pasa con otras de punk. El disco es de lo mejor del género aunque se me hace cansador.
Most overrated punk band ever. Every song sounds exactly the same and is the same three chords
6/10. Classic song to start but meh overall.
Ok, nothing ground breaking, rock n roll with a angry twist, lyrics poor, not as angry as English punk, probably unfair comparison, likeable enough
This is practically the first-ever punk album!!! It's so awesome!!! It has so much energy inside of it!!!
Banger on banger on banger on banger!! Type of music that makes you want to ugly dance in the middle of the party with likeminded weirdos!
Ovaj album je jedna jako duga pjesma
Decent, but very samey as a whole album
Love the Ramones. They followed in the footsteps of MC5, Iggy Pop and others but in my opinion, The Ramones really started punk in the US.
Blitzkrieg Bob is another throwback to Tony Hawk. This one's a fun album.
The Ramones still hit. A classic album that had a huge influence. Love!
mit wenig geld produziert (und wenig fantasie dazu was melodie angeht?!), aber das ding tönt richtig ehrlich und rotzig, auch noch heute. auch wenn man nicht alles mag.
Früher Punk, hörenswert aber halt am Schluss wenig Abwechslung.
Such a great album with classics, just sad it was so short. There's potential for more, for sure. I want to give 5 stars for it's landmark nature, but it didn't quite have the fire that I look for in 5 stars.
Hey ho, let's go! Hell yeah, that's what I'm talking about. Iconic for a reason. Favorites: Blitzkrieg Bop, Beat on the Brat, I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend, Let's Dance Would I listen to it again: Yes
intro to chain saw made my heart stop
The Ramones don't pull any punches on their iconic debut, even if the end result after years of cultural significance leaves me a little less-than-impressed. I can imagine how cool these tracks were when they were released, and for that, I can't award any less than 4 stars.
Keep it simple, keep it moving: the everlasting ethos of this eternal band and the tagline for a life well lived.
Not quite my tempo. 175bpm, to be exact.
This was a fun album, definitely not a ton of variety but for classic punk it's definitely a winner.
not sure what i was expecting but their music is a lot happier and upbeat than i imagined???
“blitzkrieg bop” is a certified bop!
Fun enough but quite 1 dimensional
When I say I like real punk, this is what I mean. Simple,short songs with a driving rhythm. Love the Ramones.
Alright 6.5/10
una canción inicial demasiado conocida, q rico, pero de ahí, el album se siente muy repetitivo, ns, no es necesariamente malo obviamente, tiene las vibes de banda rock de los 70's, está bien para escucharlo de vez en cuando
Hey ho let’s go! The punk bank that defined the genre. Angst and indifference meet cynical humor at a relentless pounding beat with constant growling guitar and fat bass driving the melody. Catchy punk rock tunes that stick with you long past the 30 minute album stops spinning. The album cover that was imitated thousands of times over the next nearly fifty years is the perfect artwork for this classic.
First of its kind, but not the most exciting for me. Kinda fun, but a bit too simple.
3.5
I enjoyed it, very popular. Had the same sound on almost every track which is not a bad thing. Heard most of the songs before.
Listening to this album, I didn’t feel the overwhelming urge to save the world, or to house the homeless. I just wanted to bang my head to some simple fun punk music. No more, no less, just a carefree good time. 1001 album worthy: Yes - 39/ 68
🤘
hell yeah
Hard but repetitive Highlights were chainsaw and I don't wanna go down to the basement
ONE TWO THREE FOUR I've talked a bit before about "classical genre albums" — the albums that, to my ears, are **the** sound of their genre at their basest, simplest forms. Y'know, there are the examples I've mentioned before: Black Sabbath's debut is "classical metal," Dr. Dre's THE CHRONIC is "classical G-funk," and so on. It doesn't necessarily have to be the **first** album in a genre, but it helps a lot. It just has to be the album that, to your ears, is the genre at its most basic, without any fluff. And this album... Boy, yeah, this is "classical punk," without a doubt in my mind. I'm sure there could be a case made for the Sex Pistols' debut, since that has a lot of the snot, and even some of the political commentary, that the genre would later become well known for... But let's not kid ourselves: the Sex Pistols wouldn't exist without the Ramones. To me, the Ramones and this album are to punk what, like, Nirvana and NEVERMIND are to grunge (that album is "classical grunge," by the way). Like, there's no pretense or aspirations to anything big on here. Y'know, nothing is aiming shots at the monarchy or anything like that — or even that complex, for that matter. There's plenty of songs on here that consist of only three lines at most, nothing they sing about is terribly complicated (besides one song about, uh, Nazism),and musically speaking most of them don't aim for anything more than "buzzsaw these three chords." And let's be clear: that's the appeal. I've seen people give this album a 1 because it's repetitive and most all the songs sound similar to each other, but I give it the same defense I've given AC/DC and Motörhead: it's just what they do, and they're just that good at it. Like, if you come into a Ramones album expecting much more than raw "three chords and the truth" punk, that's on you. It's a rush of pure energy, and, bluntly, it's fucking awesome. I also wanna draw particular attention to "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend", probably the biggest outlier in the track listing because of how slow it is and because of its use of instruments like tubular bells. Of all of the songs on the album, it's the one with the clearer influence from 60's girl groups, which is something I've always felt like has been the secret ingredient in the Ramones' music. Sure, I love what an adrenaline shot this album is from how simply fast and loud it is, but it's the way they incorporate girl group-style lead and backing vocals on top that pushes things into another realm entirely. Like, "The KKK Took My Baby Away" is my favorite Ramones song because of how melodically similar it is to a girl group song. Swap out the guitars and tempo (and the KKK, too, I guess) and when you're left with just the melody, it's not too far off. So it should come as no surprise that "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" is my favorite song here — second place going to "Beat On The Brat", largely because Weird Al has covered it, but also it just has a fun vocal line to sing/shout along to. Simply put, not only is this one of the greatest debut albums of all time, but absolutely a definitive and landmark album — and not just within punk, I don't think. It's a burst of simple, loud joy that I'm hard pressed to find any fault in. Not even the fact that it just barely isn't even a half-hour long is an issue; that just means they knew exactly what they wanted to do and didn't bullshit around. And, sure, I might gravitate a bit more towards their later albums for how they managed to expand upon what they laid root here, but that doesn't change what a raw blast this is. It's a 5 and big ol' "HEY HO LET'S GO" from me.
While there were prototype songs from many an artist that had the general shape of "fast songs and simple chords", this group and this album solidified the punk genre as we all know. Solid 5 Stars.
I’m at a 3. I didn’t hate the album, but… man, that felt disappointing compared to expectations. I like the lyrics, I like the instrumentals, I like the vocals, and I even appreciate what the album is going for with this whole “simplistic songs” thing to counteract the bloat of heavy ballads and bombastic songs at the time. In a way, it’s sort of a general rejection of the idea that music can or should feel so important, and for something that some people list as “the first punk rock record”, I can kinda hear it, and why it was appealing then. Hell, it’s arguably appealing now, but… …it just didn’t click for me. I think that, even though this album is clearly polished to make their intentions clear, the intentions themselves aren’t as executed as well or as impactfully as they could be. While I was listening, I wrote down the thought “I wonder if you could mashup Blitzkrieg Bop to all the instrumentals on this album and get away with it”. If I can say that, it means you haven’t introduced enough variance or musicality to the project at all, and I know that for some people, this being a “every track is the same” album is appealing. The thing is, I’ve heard other “every track is the same” albums, and they know how to keep something fresh to make them still feel entertaining. Look at Highway to Hell – that’s probably the prime example of an “every track is the same” album, but it’s ridiculously entertaining throughout. There are things that keep this close to a 4 – the lyricism, when they bother to try and not just give up after writing a chorus and a 2-line verse, tends to be pretty good. There are occasionally some really cool percussion / guitar shifts, and as a whole, at least it’s only 30 minutes of this, and the tempo keeps it up from ever being dreadfully boring. However, it's just enough to go past a 3 for me. It’s really not a bad album, and maybe I’m just bouncing off of it because I’m a little too attentive (or not in the mood for it), but ultimately, it’s just not any higher than a 3 for a first listen -- it could go up higher in the future.
Classic. What started punk as we know it. The band's rhythm is tight and punchy. 10/10
bop
was that suppose to be punk rock?
Catchy and joyful. Sure the songs sound similar to each other, but it’s a great sound.
I know of the album, I know 'Blitzkrieg Bop', I like the genre, should be enjoyable enough. Quick, fun album. Everything is pretty similar, but honestly none of it was bad for that reason.
Yesterday, I marked an album down for being too same-y, and here I am today giving four stars to the Ramones. In my defence, it’s catchy as hell, is too short and snappy to wear out its welcome, and no one said I had to be consistent.
As a huge punk rock guy, I've never been a big fan of the so-called "pioneering" bands. I'd say that mostly applies to the Sex Pistols and the Ramones as I do enjoy The Clash quite a lot (mostly their later stuff). I've always found that I'm far more interested in the proto-punk sounds of the VU and The Stooges who, while not following the short, quick, three-chord style that would later be commonly associated with punk, understood what would make the genre so incredible at the turn of the decade into the '80s. But New York's Ramones were definitively punk - with those leather jackets, fast playing, and the speedy banger that is 'Blitzkrieg Bop', a song that contains all those classic punk-associated sounds I mentioned (while also being insanely catchy). But I find this relatively short record fails to keep that 'Blitzkrieg Bob' fire lit - with some awful low points with 'I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend' and 'Listen to My Heart'. This band is hugely influential so I won't knock them too much. I love the idea behind those 17-minute-long 1974 CBGB debut shows; with them running through all their songs at break-neck speed. So to me, The Ramones are just that...the start of an incredible idea. An idea that would get built on so heavily and in such a short amount of time. I mean by the end of the decade this sound would've already evolved many times. But when it comes to enjoying this boilerplate debut, I just can't. Some moments border on being dry and dull. There are still some kick-ass moments here like the riffs on 'Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue' and 'Havana Affair', a song that contains some of the more interesting political commentary here. Very important, just not my cup of tea.
Come on.
Seriously fun album! (10) ★★★★★
The first three songs are cool, but from then on everything else sounds the same. A good thing it is short. 3 stars
Very few albums bring me joy the way this album does -- it's just packed with energy and every song is a gem. I've said it before, but the Ramones are great at making deceptively simple music. While it's true they take a minimalist approach to the instrumentation, the songs themselves are expertly crafted, with song structures going beyond the standard verse-chorus-verse structure and filled to the brim with hooks, usually inside of a 2:30 song. The album also sounds great -- the tones are great, the band is tight, and everything stands out in the mix. Easy 5 stars.
About as good as punk gets which is pretty good. Blitzkrieg Bop and Beat On The Brat are top notch and send the record off euphorically coasting but after a certain point ie 2 or 3 tracks all the songs start to sound the same. Still, at least its very short and a virtual classic for the genre alongside Sex Pistols own debut.
Hey, ho, let's go! I know a small handful of Ramones songs, and some of those songs happen to be on this album. Even though I find some of their songs to be pretty fun, I've never been inclined to check out an album of theirs. I'm excited to check this album off my list today! As much as I wanted to love this self titled effort from The Ramones, I thought it was pretty middle of the road. The first three tracks were outstanding, and I had a blast listening to them, but from there, the album was pretty stale and repetitive in my opinion. The Ramones didn't have a lot to say on this album, and after a short while, they ran out of fun ways to say those things. I did enjoy the high energy of this album, and the simplicity of the sound was fantastic, but the repetitiveness of this album after the first three songs really killed its momentum for me. However, those first three songs are outstanding. "Blitzkrieg Bop" sets the tone for the album in a great way, I'd be hard pressed to think of a more influential and important punk some from the states. "Beat on the Brat" is great too, and the heavier bass playing makes it stand out from the rest of the album. "Judy Is a Punk" is almost as infectious as "Blitzkrieg Bop," and its chorus of 'perhaps they'll die' is a perfect encapsulation of punk's devil-may-care attitude. This album is closer to a two-star for me, but its influence and importance moves it up to a three-star.
I get it, I am sure they are iconic for 80s/90s straight rock. However, all their songs sound the same! They also have terrible vocals; it works for their big hit but it got old. 2/5 I won't be back, but I did learn some history.
Most surprisingly iconic album so far, though the sound itself became super repetitive as the album continued- feels like the same chords just kinda kept being used. So despite the standouts, 3/5.
There was blitzkrieg bop which was iconic but literally every other song sounded the same. I don’t get the hype
“Have the Rolling Stones killed” “But sir, those aren’t…” “Do as I say!”
FIIIIIIRE
Fucking bop.
Classic...nothing else to say
"It's just the same song 14 times in a row!" Yeah and? The song is kick fucking ass and probably the blueprint of punk music going forward. 10/10
For sure. No real musical talent and yet, musically and emotionally EPIC.
Listening to an entire album of the Ramones is a slog because they all pretty much sound the same. But the Ramones are a ridiculous group of people that made some memorable, high-energy songs.
Fun to listen to a band that clearly influenced several of my more modern... but still somehow classic bands. I will take a listen to other albums from them.
Very punk rock 🤘
I know blitzkrieg bop?? A lot of the songs sound similar and give off midwest emo vibes, even though this album is from the 70s and the band is british
First listen.
yup its a ramones album 👍
Legendary and still relevant. I hear The Ramones more now than I did growing up. 12 songs under 3 minutes. Sure, they all sound similar but the energy is undeniable! They were leading the American punk rock movement, it wasn't about technical playing or 8 minute guitar rock songs or beat heavy disco hits like the rest of America was doing at the time. Right out of the gates with "Blitzkrieg Bop", then follow it with classics "Beat On The Brat", "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend", "53rd & 3rd", & one of my favs "Havana Affair" (check out the RHCP's version sometime). They wrote songs that could have been hits in the 1950's, if tamed down & delivered differently. They even dressed like 50's kids in a leather coat and Levi's. Listen to their version of 50's classics "Let's Dance" or Bobby Freeman's "Do You Wanna Dance" (different album), they do both justice. What's not to like?! It's rock & roll in it's refined form. I would have loved to see them live in 1976! Deserving of the Top 1001 for influence, staying power, a giant hit in "Blitzkrieg Bop" and being a unique force that's still respected today.
So raw and punchy
One of my favorites!
Альбом «Ramones» — это атомная бомба, сброшенная на усталую, претенциозную сцену середины 70-х. В мире, где прог-роковые динозавры вытаптывали луга своей эпичностью, а диско уже примеряло блестящие наряды, Ramones ворвались как шайка хулиганов на пионерский пикник. Их дебютная пластинка — это 29 минут чистого хаоса, куража и отрыва. Музыка Ramones — это антидот против классических роковых опусов с их 20-минутными соло и аристократическими замашками. Это манифест, записанный на скорости 45 оборотов в минуту, хотя всё вокруг крутилось на 33. Гитары звучат, как бензопилы, барабаны — как пулемётная очередь, а вокал и тексты Джоуи Рамона — это голос человека, который видел слишком много и понял слишком мало. Ramones не изобрели панк — они просто собрали его из обломков рок-н-ролла, гаражного рока и подростковой злости. Но именно этот альбом стал библией для тех, кто хотел кричать, а не петь, драться, а не танцевать. Он был смехом над смертью, над скукой и над самим собой. Сейчас, по прошествии стольких лет, они, конечно, звучат совсем не зло. Но слушать «Ramones» тогда, в 1976 году, было всё равно что впервые попробовать кофе: горько, резко, непонятно, но почему-то хочется ещё.
I can appreciate the cultural relevance of this record, but for me it was quite a pointless album with a random selection of songs, that had no other real connection besides being loud. However it was a fun album to jam out to. Overall not something I'd listen to again and simply an album everyone just has to have heard once. Favorite Song: I wanna be your boyfriend. Overall score: 5.5/10
Definitiv wegweisend.
Makes me want to rewatch rock n roll high school. Album owns way more than I expected
Immediately recognized the intro, Blitzkrieg Bop, as I grew up playing Tony Hawk games. Started these albums to know more about music, and I definitely feel like I am familiar with The Ramones’ sound on this album. With that said, the one song I added to a playlist will suffice as I didn’t find enough variety in the songs to really go back to the album.
Genre defining, awesome, some songs are a little bit repetitive
Pretty good punk formula with a fitting guitar tone. They do seem to be scared to deviate from the formula even slightly
6/10 songs I liked: I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend // 53rd & 3rd // Blitzkrieg Bop
not my vibe but classic sound
HELL YES! Great album start to finish. My only complaint is that the album was too short. This album is proof that a band can make a that is not overproduced and that it still kicks ass!!
It gets rather repetitive after a couple songs
A real riot, dives in with Blitzkrieg Bop. Punk rock. Debut. Fast and fun. Short songs. Abit samey.
i feel like i have to give this at least 4 stars bc it’s the ramones but im just not feeling it today
Super classic album. Hadn’t heard it in a few years. Has aged superbly! A must listen.
Big dumb fun
Ramone’s are decent. Fun listen on way to work this morning. Are all their songs basically the same here? Yes. Did I still sing along to blitzkrieg bop and head bang? You betcha.
Classic and an important record because it brought in a whole new wave of fans to the genre.
What a BOP
This was the beginning of punk. Many good albums have been since then. "Self-Titled" has two notable songs: "Blitzkrieg Bop" and one I have been looking for a long time. I'm glad I found the latter. "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" is the song of this album. 3 stars for "Self Titled"
Blitzkrieg Bop is fun and enjoyable. 14 Blitzkrieg Bops is not fun and enjoyable. You cant just release 14 of the same song. Listen to My Heart starts off different and then its just the same song again.
If you like one song you like them all because they all sound the same
Classic album, Blitzkrieg Bop great, though all considered, very repetitive.
I enjoyed it
Classic roots of punk album
I enjoyed this. Fast moving and easy to listen to. Mostly punk with a little bit of pop.
This is the quintessential punk album - 14 songs in under half an hour, every one starts with a count of “One, two, three, four!” before crashing in. The whole thing was recorded in a week for about $6000, and still sounds authentically raw and exciting. The only thing that still makes me wince is all the references to Nazis at the end - it might have seemed edgy and amusing in 1976, but today - ouch!
This is an intemporal punk record. Whatever happened after that doesn't really matter, it's a landmark and a corner stone of modern rock music.
pink
punk eh
Vocal melodies were interesting, musicianship was uninspired. Sounded like they could’ve written and recorded it in one day. I’m biased in my taste but these are my feelings regarding this album. I will likely never revisit it again.
stan is banger
Nothing beats sniffing some Elmer's and jammin' out to this rippin' album.
I know all the songs are 2 minutes, and I know they all sound the same, but damn if I don't get pumped listening to this album.
Sounded pretty samey to me but was alright
Banger
considering this album is not even 30 minutes long, it's impressive how repetitive it is. the whole middle of the album all feels like one long ass song
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I love everything about this album-it brings me so much joy to hear silly fun music. One could argue that the Ramones know three total chords and write the same song over and over, but I still love it. Every song is a delight from start to finish 29 minutes later. The only real negative is the slight vocal shift in the first part of 53rd and 3rd.
Hey Ho. Let's Go!
Samey, repetitive and just not our thing
Here we are. The First Punk Album. Is it basically the same song over and over again for the entire album? Yes. But that's the thing - their goal wasn't range. There is no range. It's one-note, and that's the whole point, the audacity of the album. No nuance. Harmonious aggression, forever (for 29 minutes). Does that mean I'll put this on often? Probably not. But there's something so satisfying about this primordial spark. And before you know it, it's over, anyway. Fav tracks: Blitzkrieg Bop, Beat on the Brat, Judy Is a Punk, 53rd & 3rd
Not too bad, it's an alright album that has this overall similar sound throughout and all of the songs sound somewhat alike, especially the overall main guitar vibe. Listening to it in the background is fine, especially given how short it is.
Not sure if I’m into this, similar guitar that both sounds overproduce and garage ish at the same time. The lyrics are very of their time and pronunciation is unappealing. I could see this hitting in a very specific mood when I am nostalgic for a time I did not live.
It is good and obviously influential, does get a little boring as a whole album though. Will I listen to again: 75%
Nicht meine Richtung
Fun album!
Didn’t really enjoy this one at all minus Blitzkrieg Blitz
Decent auld album. Aged interestingly but aight altogether
Sheena
Short and mostly sweet. There's a lot they both wanna and don't wanna do.
Great album
starts out strong but get's boring by the end, despite being less than 30 min
I don't really like the vocals of the band. I don't know, it is not my type of song.
Foundational.
I thought Blitzkrieg Bop was the Clash! Really great sound, but it's just the one sound...
Surprisingly catchy for being lyrically campy.
Haven't listened to this album in a very long time but it's just as good as I remember. Not very long but perfect punk rock. Fav tracks: Blitzkrieg Bop; Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World; Let's Dance
Short but great!
Not a fan and it all of the songs sound alike.
classic punk rock
I like their versions of girl-group 60s pop, like “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend,” which sounds like the basis for the power-pop that I love these days. And I can’t really be too mad about the Ramones because I love that CBGB-centric scene they helped usher in. But the more officially punk sounding songs on this album are boring as hell. Seriously if you skip through and listen to the first two seconds of every song, you’ll notice how they sound exactly the same. The Sex Pistols album was way better as a foundational punk statement IMO.
Frábær plata og frábært band. Þetta er svo mikið pönk. Kómískt á stundum en samt svo töff. Algjörlega soundið í lagi og algjörir töffarar í þokkabót. Cult band sem á svo sannarlega skilið sinn status í rokksögunni.
Þvílík veisla. Ekkert gítarrúnk, bara keyrsla.
Enjoyed Majority of the album
Fuck yes! This record never looses its punch for me. This is always tied to my first experience playing music and understanding how to arrange a song. The whole album is just so fun. The energy never lets up. The simple riffs and arrangements just make it more fun and the lyrics are so singable. You feel like you are at a Ramones show.
Obnoxious buzzsaw blasting
Electrical retailer advert
The Ramones live in the cultural memory of kick-starting the punk scene if they deserve that place decades later is questionable. In their music exists the youthful desire to start a rebellion and, in many respects, they certainly did. On their self-titled album, the Ramones created fast paced, simple songs that decades later feel trite. Songs blend together and whatever edge the album had was long ago lost. It is an album that is better left as a memory beyond visiting its major hits. The hooks can be catchy, especially on Blitzkrieg Bop, but beyond the desire to craft a statement piece against what rock was becoming limit the scope of the compositions. Maybe if it were decades ago or if the Ramones were my entry point for creating personal music taste, I could enjoy it more. However, neither of those of are true and all I can muster is the acknowledgement of its influence and look forward to it birthing the more artsy musical reaction of post punk.
I like punk music, and it’s cool to see where it came from, but Ramones have never done much for me
It's the Ramones. Which means it does absolutely nothing for me, apologies to everybody who holds them dear to their hearts.
1st song - Spidey Homecoming. Decent songs, not really my style.
I'm an absolute sucker for The Ramones. They represent the epitome of punk - taking piss out of classic "low-quality" pop music while sounding practically indistinguishable from it. It may be subtle but it changes everything.
The first quarter of this album is fine; all jolly and fun but as the album progresses it quickly becomes very repetitive and tedious to get through. The only redeeming quality being it relatively short length.
Don't tell me about beats per minute. Just turn it up.
Classic. A bit front loaded like a lot of vinyl releases but pretty great overall. Such a huge influence on punk and hard rock. Hard not to love this album and this band. I saw them on their last tour 20 years after this album came out and they still sounded great. This should be in every rock fan’s collection.
Some really catchy stuff, as expected. It all kinda blends together and everything sounds the same though. As expected.
Not sure what the Generator is trying to tell me with three punk/post punk albums in a row, but I'm not mad.
Some classics bopper tunes , Blitzkrieg pop and Beat on the brat are pure class. Goes pretty quick
Absolutely iconic album. I don’t know even like the Ramones that much, but this album has so many great songs.
Yes, It all sounds the same. Still a 4.
-5 Punk is the worst
it was good. solid 8/10
wooo fun album
Important early punk album. Some great tracks on her
Enjoyed this one - a relatively short but high energy. Will relisten.
fun fast album but all songs sound the same
Rockin’
Rocking fun but often difficult to tell when a new song has started.
The album was shit
But the whole album sounds like 1 song. A good song, for sure, but just not enough variety for me to want to listen to it as an album.
30 minutes packed with punky goodness! 4.5
Pioneers.
Landmark debut.
The hit is the best song on this album
If you’re into punk, it’s hard not to enjoy this album. The rhythm really stands out and keeps everything moving. Joey Ramone’s vocals are catchy and fit this music so well. The songs are fast-paced and energetic with a no-frills style, but they still manage to pull you in and stick in your head. Overall, I really enjoy these guys and what they bring to the table.
Its a fun listen, couple of songs I really liked, but a lot of song riffs sound very similar, hard to distinguish apart.
Not often does the idea behind an album or a band affect how much you enjoy the music. It may change your perception/understanding, but not the quality. This is an exception. Once I realized the Ramones were a goofy and violent rewriting of rockabilly, a Buddy Holly in free fall, I could listen freely and enjoy the shit out of them.
Great punk rock.
top 50
I see the merit in the Ramones but it all blurs into one. A very important album but not something I choose to listen to very often 3.25/5
Classic listen. Short, snappy songs (and album). Loud and repetitive but not in an unenjoyable way
Best nice punk vibes
all the punk albums on this list always rates 3 for me because i can’t tell the difference in songs when i listen to the entire thing. i love the ramones and i love the songs individually but i don’t think they get to shine when played in one go
its so gooood but just a little repetitive
At one time, they were the epitome of rebellious rock and rock, and a lead proponent of the punk sounds. Unfortunately, they only had the one song and after a while it started to get awfully repetitive. It didn’t help that other bands (especially the british punks) took the “fast and loose” approach to a 150 seconds three-chord trick tune and were infinitely better at it. Worth listening to now only as a trip down memory lane as it now sounds as tame as the 50’s rock and roll it sought to both emulate and subvert.
This is always such a fun listen
A classic and storied punk rock album. Quick, fast, and abrasive. Blitzkrieg Bop is a great way to start but it's not a genre that stands out to me. 6/10 (3/5)
Good classic punk.
Ay, oh, let's go! Starts out with a total bop, literally. The rest of the album doesn't quite hold up to Blitzkrieg Bop. It all just ends up sounding like the same song. Feels like they just had the instruments keep going for half an hour while the singers sang whatever they thought of, and then when editing it they just decided some arbitrary points to split it into tracks. Still, it's fun to just jam to, solid 3. Best song: Blitzkrieg Bop
I have never understood the devotion to this atrocious band. Every song is too slow. Nothing is as angry as it should be. This band and album have lived off hype for too long. It's terrible.
I get it. When I hear this album, i immediately envision the entire punk scene in NY. This band embodies punk. Unfortunately, I don't think this is an album I'd listen to again. 3/5
9/10
they had the worst hair blitzkrieg bop- overrated and overplayed. 4 or 5 beat on the brat- 4 judy is a punk- 5 i wanna be your boyfriend- please dont call me a little girl when you ask to be my boyfriend thats weird as fuck. 4 chain saw- 5 now i wanna sniff some glue- ok maybe theyre onto something. or on something. 4 i dont wanna go down to the basement- me when i was at nana's house. 4 loudmouth- 4 havana affair- 4 listen to my heart- 4 53rd and 3rd- 3 lets dance- 3 or 4 i dont wanna walk around with you- 4 today your love, tomorrow the world- 4 do they only know one riff? and they made a whole album with it? nearly impressive if it wasnt so boring
Now I want to sniff some glue
pretty enjoyable
5 stelle sulla fiducia? Sì
Banger
The ideal junior high experience. Today it just sounds like crap.
well......
Fun punk album, which sounds a bit power pop. Songs sound the same, but if it works why change it.
I almost hated this album purely from hearing 1000 bad covers of Blizkrig Bop. But that was my fault because this album is so great! Such a rowdy little adventure.
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One my favourite band of all, maybe not my favourite album by them. Great guitars though, great energy as always. Very grateful for stuff like this.
Meh, was all pretty similar. 2.5/5
Ramones tiene el toque fundacional de un género solo por ellos logrado. Para el momento fueron fantásticos y originales.
great stuff. Pure and true.
Goes without saying
Ey oh, let's go! These geezers never get old.
Pretty much the starting point for punk rock. Can be abit basic like the first half is like if early Beatles made punk, their later stuff is a lot better but from a first album could be worse