Mondo Bizarro

by Ramones

Overview

A new record deal and the addition of an enthusiastic new bassist (C.J. Ramone) revitalized the Ramones, making Mondo Bizarro the band's strongest release in years. Returning longtime producer Ed Stasium certainly deserves much credit for helping the "bruthas" rediscover their unique combination of pop hooks, savage guitar riffing, and most importantly, sense of humor. This is immediately obvious on songs like "Censorshit" (which addresses the Tipper Gore - P.M.R.C. issue), "The Job That Ate My Brain," and the absolutely hilarious "Cabbies on Crack." Recently departed charter member Dee Dee Ramone also contributes a few surprisingly commercial (but still awesome) songs in "Poison Heart" and "Strength to Endure," the latter is sung by rookie C.J. "I Won't let it Happen" as an acoustic ballad in the classic Ramones mold. Although "Touring" is little more than a poor remake of "Rock'n'Roll High School," Mondo Bizarro still marks a solid return to form for punk rock's greatest institution. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

Product Details

Release Date:	11/18/2004
Label:	Chrysalis Records / Emi
UPC:	0094632196026
Rank:	32225

Tracks

1. Censorshit
2. The Job That Ate My Brain
3. Poison Heart
4. Anxiety
5. Strength to Endure
6. It's Gonna Be Alright
7. Take It as It Comes
8. Main Man
9. Tomorrow She Goes Away
10. I Won't Let It Happen
11. Cabbies on Crack
12. Heidi Is a Headcase
13. Touring

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ramones   Primary Artist
Joey Ramone   Vocals
Johnny Ramone   Guitar
Marky Ramone   Drums
C.J. Ramone   Bass,Vocals

Technical Credits

John Densmore   Composer
Jim Morrison   Composer
Andy Shernoff   Composer
Ed Stasium   Mixing,Producer
Joey Ramone   Composer
Joe Warda   Assistant Engineer
Dee Dee Ramone   Composer
Greg Calbi   Mastering
Garris Shipon   Assistant Engineer
Gary Kurfirst   Executive Producer
George DuBose   Design,Photography,Art Direction
Garrett James Uhlenbrock   Composer
Skinny Bones   Composer
UE Nastasi   Assistant Engineer
Garret Uhlenbrock   Composer
Robby Krieger   Composer
Marky Ramone   Composer
Freddie Harris   Composer
Ray Manzarek   Composer
Bryce Goggin   Assistant Engineer
Daniel Rey   Composer
Paul Francis Webster   Composer
Paul Hamingson   Engineer,Mixing Assistant