The Most Influential Punk Album Ever: The Ramones
Shit man, it’s the Ramones. Everybody knows the Ramones. Hell, they’re name has become some merchandised that I will guarantee (or your money back) that you can go to Sears and pick up a shirt with their logo on it (although please don’t do that).
Regardless, they were one of the biggest (if not the biggest) influence in punk rock, and they’re first album (“Self Titled”) is the most influential record in the history of punk.
Some (punker-than-thou) complain about The Ramones, claiming that their songs are simplistic and cranked, sped up Beach Boy rock. All I have to say to these people are: you are absolutely correct… However, this was the beauty of the Ramones rather than a pitfall: simple yet catchy chord progressions and faster than anything ever heard during that time period.
Check out where it all started, and learn some songs that weren’t “hits” but amazing all the same.
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5 comments:
gabba gabba hey, couldn't agree more, saw the ramones a few time in the late 80's and early 90's, notably one double headliner with the damned on a 77 reunion gig, two bands playing buzzsaw punk, heaven.
A.J
I gotta agree, too.
The Ramones were definitely one of the most influential punk bands around. In the big picture, and looking at "punk" now, they were probably THE most influential.
AJ- That sounds amazing, I wish I was able to see the Ramones.
Aikin - i agree. people often say that the Clash was the most influential, but apparently, the Ramones influenced The Clash!
You ever been to the Ramones museum in Berlin? If you haven't, definitely worth the price of a plane ticket.
Jon - no I haven't, haha i didn't even know there was a Ramones muesum. in all honesty, i've never been to berlin... let alone germany... let alone europe!
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