Ramones

by Ramones

Overview

Rhino's 2001 expanded reissue of the Ramones' seminal debut album would have been welcomed if it had simply brought the original album back in print. It may have been available as part of the wonderful All the Stuff & More, Vol. 1 compilation, but there's nothing like hearing the original album in a concentrated blast of gleeful primitivism -- unless it's hearing it in this expanded form with eight bonus tracks. Apart from the final cut, the single version of "Blitzkrieg Bop," these are all demos, some appearing on All the Stuff & More, some appearing on a 1997 7" on Norton Records, some previously unreleased. It would be misleading to call these bonus cuts revelatory, even if they do confirm the group's affection for pop, but they're all welcome additions to the album, especially since they do contain "I Can't Be" and "I Don't Wanna Be Learned/I Don't Wanna Be Tamed," songs that never made it to Ramones albums, plus early versions of "I Don't Care" and "You Should Never Have Opened That Door." On top of the music is the 20-page booklet, containing full artwork and lyrics, tons of rare photographs, and notes from Donna Gaines. It's a terrific package, and it's not just for the dedicated Ramones or punk fan -- it's essential for any rock library. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	06/19/2001
Label:	Rhino
UPC:	0081227430627
Rank:	6043

Tracks

1. Blitzkrieg Bop
2. Beat on the Brat
3. Judy Is a Punk
4. I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend
5. Chain Saw
6. Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue
7. I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement
8. Loudmouth
9. Havana Affair
10. Listen to My Heart
11. 53rd & 3rd
12. Let's Dance
13. I Don't Wanna Walk Around With You
14. Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World
15. I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend
16. Judy Is a Punk
17. I Don't Care
18. I Can't Be
19. Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue
20. I Don't Wanna Be Learned/I Don't Wanna Be Tamed
21. You Should Have Never Opened That Door
22. Blitzkrieg Bop

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ramones   Primary Artist
Tommy Ramone   Drums,Vocals (Background)
Craig Leon   Vocals (Background)
Joey Ramone   Vocals,Lead Vocals
Dee Dee Ramone   Bass,Guitar,Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background)
Johnny Ramone   Guitar
Rob Freeman   Vocals (Background)
Marky Ramone   Drums
Mickey Leigh   Vocals (Background)
C.J. Ramone   Bass

Technical Credits

Don Hunerberg   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Marty Thau   Producer
Donna Gaines   Liner Notes
Tommy Ramone   Composer,Producer,Group Member,Associate Producer
Henry Glover   Composer
Don Berman   Engineer
Adam Yellin   Producer
Sheryl Farber   Editorial Supervision
Sevie Bates   Art Direction
Ginger Dettman   Project Coordinator
Robert Matheu   Photography,Inlay Photography
Randy Perry   Project Assistant
Ray Janos   Engineer
Daniel Hersch   Remastering,Remastering Engineer
Roberta Bayley   Cover Photo
John Cummings   Composer
Bill Inglot   Sound Production,Remastering Engineer,Remastering,Reissue Producer
Craig Leon   Mixing,Producer
Malia Doss   Licensing
Sam O'Kell   Mixing
Amy Utstein   Project Assistant
Don Hunerburg   Assistant Engineer
Tony Bongiovi   Producer
Shawn Amos   A&R
Shelly Yakus   Mixing
Ed Stasium   Engineer
Douglas Colvin   Composer
Joey Ramone   Composer,Group Member
John A. Markovich   Recording
Dee Dee Ramone   Composer,Group Member
Greg Calbi   Engineer,Mastering Engineer
Steve Woolard   Project Coordinator
Johnny Ramone   Composer,Group Member
Jeffrey Hyman   Composer
Rob Freeman   Mixing,Engineer
Jim Lee   Composer
Cory Frye   Project Assistant
Ramones   Composer,Producer
Daniel Goldmark   Editorial Research
Morris Levy   Composer
Thomas Erdelyi   Composer,Producer
Jack Malken   Engineer