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The Ramones: Albums
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The Ramones put a lot of work, and analysis, into how they carried themselves in public. The black leather jackets, T-shirts, pudding-bowl haircuts, and torn, faded denim were a combination of their everyday wear in Forest Hills and the evocation of vintage class--a cock-strut throwback to '50s bikers and '60s garage mods, with a military-wardrobe twist. Calling themselves "Ramone" was a touch of The Beatles, originally cribbed by Dee Dee from Paul McCartney, who used it (spelled "Ramon") as a stage name in his Silver Beetles days. They shouted out a call to arms, and the rallying cry - 'Hey ho, let's go' - started a movement which changed the course of rock. Early in 1976, the Ramones recorded their debut album for just over $6, 000. The resulting album, Ramones, was released in the spring, gained some critical attention, managed to climb to 111 on the U.S. album charts.
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Ramonesmania is a relentless collection of 30 tracks from the Ramones' first ten albums, ranging from the classic Ramones to the less-than-classic Halfway to Sanity. Although not all of their great '70s songs are included, it boils down the highlights from the inconsistent '80s albums quite effectively, making it a useful summation of their peak period, even if the sequencing is not chronological.
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Following the U.K. Top 40 hit "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker," the Ramones released their third album, Rocket to Russia, in the fall of 1977. Arguably the definitive Ramones album, it underlined their ability to combine the punk approach with catchy melodies. In slightly over two minutes, "Teenage Lobotomy" encapsulated everything there is to say about teenage alienation. The album ... contained "Sheena", as well as the pure pop genius of "Rockaway Beach". It found its way into every punk collection - and that's both fans and musicians.
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Like so many other bands the Ramones were being ignored in America. Not so in the UK. Positive critical feedback to their debut album and performances led them to come over to the UK for the July 4th 1976 Roundhouse gig and Dingwalls. A full tour in early 1977 as UK Punk rock was gaining momentum had more of an effect. Overnight bands changed speed, stripped down songs and increased the velocity.
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