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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Blizkrieg bop | |||
| 2. Beat on the brat | |||
| 3. Judy is a punk | |||
| 4. I wanna be your boyfriend | |||
| 5. 53rd and 3rd | |||
| 6. Now I wanna sniff some glue | |||
| 7. Glad to see you go | |||
| 8. Gimme gimme shock treatment | |||
| 9. I remember you | |||
| 10. California sun | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. KKK took my baby away | |||
| 2. She's a sensation | |||
| 3. It's not my place (in the 9 to 5 world) | |||
| 4. We want the airwaves | |||
| 5. Psycho therapy | |||
| 6. Howling at the moon (sha la la) | |||
| 7. Mama's boy | |||
| 8. Daytime dilemma (dangers of love) | |||
| 9. I'm not afraid of life | |||
| 10. Too tough to die | |||
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Like most true originals, the Ramones embodied a dizzying array of contradictions. As punk godfathers, they became the archetype for a rebellious musical ethos that could often confuse the baby for the bath water, yet at heart they were 1960s pop-and-bubblegum-worshipping reactionaries. The seeming unity symbolised by their street-hood uniform (ripped jeans, deck shoes and black leather jackets) and name (nicked from an early nom de plume of Beatle Paul) masked an underlying turmoil. And the dumber-than-dumb stance of the likes of "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue", "Cretin Hop" and "Teenage Lobotomy" actually masked some of the shrewdest rock ever recorded. If the two discs of the anthology Hey Ho Let's Go! seem like hardly enough room to document a band with a quarter-century legacy, it's good to remember that the Ramones prided themselves on stripping every song they attempted to its elemental core, then halving it again with their patented buzz saw, double-stop tempo. The nearly five dozen tracks here, reaching from the early 1970s to the late 1990s, stand remarkably outside of time--just like true originals. --Jerry McCulley
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I used to be a fan of modern, trendy pop-'punk', blink 182 et al (although dude ranch is a good album).
Then i heard Ramones.
As well as being the first true punk band, they are arguably the best, and this unbelievably value-for-money album shows this in the best possible way.
This one double-cd anthology, although only including songs from one band, catalogues the entire history of punk rock (the songs on this album range from early 70s to late 90s).
Without the ramones, there would be no green day, offspring, blink 182, new found glory, sum 41, nofx, rancid (i'm only allowed 1000 words but i could go on forever!!!
I don't want to use cliches but this is 'punk' with true 'rock n'roll' spirit and it certainly hasn't 'sold out'.
Just look through the booklet on the inside to see the Ramones phenomenal discography and some great punk rock nostalgic photos featuring the ramones with the sex pistols, the clash, iggy pop etc.
If you like any punk band at all, you will certainly like this cd as this is the big daddy of 'em all.
Buy this.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Move over Blink 182 and other so-called "punk" bands of nowadays, the real boys could kick your asses! The Ramones anthology epitmosises the real punk era. Fast guitars, often stupid - yet always contemporary - lyrics and no nonsense drumming makes this double cd more than worth listen. Even those with any of the Ramones' previous work has to take time to rock along to this baby. Excellent stuff!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Cd1 is wonderful, with scarcely a bad song on it. Sure, it can be it can get a bit repetitive, but Beach Boys + punk is a great formula (okay, there's more than that going on here, but the surf-punk tracks are superb).
Sadly, even the mighty Ramones were tainted by awful eighties overproduction. There are cheesy synths abound on the second disc, and many of the songs abandon the speedy 'chainsaw' style pioneered by the band in their prime. Instead, we get a mixture of a rather plodding heavy sound and 80s synth rock.
Nevertheless, I might have not liked cd2, but cd1 is worth the price alone. Better still, just buy the first four Ramones albums.
Sadly, even the mighty Ramones were tainted by awful eighties overproduction. There are cheesy synths abound on the second disc, and many of the songs abandon the speedy 'chainsaw' style pioneered by the band in their prime. Instead, we get a mixture of a rather plodding heavy sound and 80s synth rock.
Nevertheless, I might have not liked cd2, but cd1 is worth the price alone. Better still, just buy the first four Ramones albums.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sheer Class
The best anthology of a band's music available at the moment. I've been a Ramones fan for over thirty years and still can't get enough. Read more
Published 1 month ago by bern1106
excellent
Otima qualidade de audio e video
recomendo a todos que curtem um som pesado
Great quality video and audio
I recommend everyone who enjoys a heavy sound
recomendo a todos que curtem um som pesado
Great quality video and audio
I recommend everyone who enjoys a heavy sound
Published 5 months ago by wanderley ferreira
BUY THIS DO NOT HESITATE FOR A MOMENT
Everyone and I mean everyone should buy this. You must hear The Ramones before you die. The best band that has and will ever be. Read more
Published 15 months ago by K. Kelly
hey ho lets go by the ramones
A very good compilation of Ramones tracks spanning their entire recording career. All the classics are there. great value.
Published on 17 Oct 2009 by P. A. Smith
Gabba Gabba Hey
What can you say!
Dynamic, noisy, played at hypersonic speed. Classic punk rock for those that want to let themselves go or want to remember how things use to be.
Dynamic, noisy, played at hypersonic speed. Classic punk rock for those that want to let themselves go or want to remember how things use to be.
Published on 31 July 2009 by J. Dorr
Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment !
Says it all ! Give yourself some Shock Treatment with this and then some Psycho Therapy, perhaps Sniff some Glue.. and then I Wanna Be Sedated. Read more
Published on 9 May 2009 by Mr. Mark Shepherd
Wicked selection of The Ramones
I borrowed this off my sister, and i really like it is a bit off a grower you start to notice some awesome songs. Every one know the classic Blitzkrieg Pop dont they? Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2008 by MrMetalheadO'Hagan
I don't wanna grow up.
As good as it gets. Anyone, especially the brits amongst you (and that includes me), who thought punk started with the sex pistols, should be made to listen to this album. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2008 by Mikalis Paparazzi
This IS Rock & Roll
Listening to one great song after another on this compilation, I am amazed that this group aren't more celebrated than they are today. Read more
Published on 10 April 2007 by Mr. Peter Barrett
GREAT ALBUM, BUT...
I have to agree with all the reviews that say what a great collection this is, but I have just a slight niggle. Where is '(What A) Wonderful World'? Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2006 by Red Rob
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