The Ramones are arguably one of the most influential bands that ever shouted 1,2,3,4. I had heard a couple of Ramones tracks and then a mate said he was going to see them, was getting a van together and was anyone interested? this was around 1988 (ish) I wasn't old enough to drink and this was my first ever gig. The Ramones live aren't much like their early recorded stuff, we it is but its a bit like playing it in fast forward, from the intro to the encore the only gap between songs was a shout of 1,2,3,4. This album captures the Ramones as they should be heard, live loud and very fast. Average track length on this CD must be 1:30 or so, there are over 30 tracks on here which gives you an idea. I love the Ramones and a lot of punk bands although I am more metal biased in my listening, this is one of those must have albums. Not one else sounded like the Ramones or influenced as many other artists. a simply brilliant album.