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Rating: THE REVIEW
Late seventies: there was indeed a need for a strong wind of change in the musical field, especially in rock, but no one at that time would have expected such a result, a genre that over time would evolve, even for the worse (especially in the new millennium), but which has lived its glorious years with dignity thanks to historic bands that have helped this genre mature until it became a real trend.
Among these important and historic bands that contributed to the birth of punk, the Ramones cannot be missed: a band almost straight out of a comic book, four guys with a bully look, leather jackets, and shabby jeans. I won't stop here to say that the Ramones are the greatest punk rock band in history, but they are certainly the quintessential symbol of the genre, or rather the band that best embodies the rebellious spirit of punk.
Their songs are a fusion of fast and distorted surf rock'n'roll, songs very similar to each other and of short duration but that rarely bore the listener. With this album (this time I'll avoid the usual tracklist), the Ramones marked their debut on the music scene, a year before the arrival of the Sex Pistols, the Clash, and the godfather of the genre, the genius Iggy Pop. As a debut work, the band shows promise with an album, albeit a bit repetitive, very powerful and containing some of the band's most important songs that have already become history (I mention "Blitzkrieg Bop", their anthem song, the frenzied "Judy Is A Punk", the fun "Beat On The Brat", the romantic "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend", a perfect dedication for a girl, and even the controversial "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue", all in all important and great classics).
Needless to say more about the rest of the album which I consider an excellent work, even though in the future the band will mature more and more, giving us equally great albums like "Leave Home", "Rocket To Russia" and the mature "End Of The Century" (where the Ramones give their best, but that's another story).
An album of great significance and importance that at least all the crazy lovers of this genre should have in their collection. Finally, I conclude with the band's historic slogan: "Hey Oh Let's Go!".
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The Ramones' debut album is a landmark in punk rock history, capturing the raw and rebellious spirit that defined the genre. Despite some repetitiveness, it showcases powerful, fast-paced tracks that have become classics. This album set the stage for punk's rise, preceding bands like the Sex Pistols and The Clash. Essential listening for punk fans and rock enthusiasts alike.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Ramones
Ramones were an American punk rock band formed in Queens, New York, in 1974 by Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, and Tommy Ramone. They helped define punk’s sound and look with ultra-fast songs, downstrokes, and leather-jacket iconography. After relentless touring and 14 studio albums, they disbanded in 1996 and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.43 Reviews
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By sexyajax
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Punk was music for everyone; like rock n’ roll twenty years earlier, it did not aim for arduous artistic objectives; rather, it gave music back the spontaneity that had been lacking in the 70s until that point.
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If you have faith, you believe the story went like that.
Gabba gabba! Don’t be a bastard, use your head and follow your heart.
By AxGx
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