The Ramones - Discography |verified| May 2026
The Ramones - Discography
A confusing record. Produced by Jean Beauvoir (who added saxophones and synth effects), Animal Boy tries to make The Ramones a "serious political band." The best track, Bonzo Goes to Bitburg , is a furious takedown of Ronald Reagan visiting a German military cemetery (and for good measure, a dig at the Dead Kennedys’ Jello Biafra). It’s brilliant.
- Released: April 23, 1976
- Label: Sire Records
- Producer: Tom Erdelyi, Ramones
- Tracklist: "Blitzkrieg Bop", "Beat on the Brat", "Judith", "I Wanna Be Sedated", "London Wrecking Ball", "Positive", "No Today", "Help Me", "I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement", "It's Gonna Be Alright", "Gangland", "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker", "Shakin' Down"
- The Ramones' debut album is often cited as one of the greatest albums of all time, setting the tone for the punk rock genre.
- Ramones ( Greatest Hits ) (1988)
If you ask ten Ramones fans to name their least favorite album, three will say this one. The other seven won't remember it exists. Halfway to Sanity is the sound of a band on autopilot. There are moments: I Wanna Live is a genuine anthem. Garden of Serenity is a beautiful, uncharacteristically psychedelic ballad. The Ramones - Discography
