"Pinhead", "Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment", "Commando"
– The Masterpiece The apex of the original sound. Rocket to Russia is the Ramones at their most lovable. They cracked the code on pop songwriting with "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker" (released as a single that flopped) and the heartbreaking "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend." But they didn’t soften the edges: "Cretin Hop" and "We’re a Happy Family" are ferocious. "Rockaway Beach" is the greatest surf song ever recorded by four guys who probably never saw an ocean wave. This album should have made them stadium gods. It sold 30,000 copies.
A comprehensive two-disc journey.
The Ramones never had a Top 10 album in the United States. They never won a Grammy during their active years. Yet, their discography remains one of the most dissected and revered in rock history.
Produced by the legendary (and volatile) Phil Spector. This is the band’s most "produced" record, featuring a full horn section and a polished pop sheen. The Ramones - Discography
The final studio album with Richie Ramone.
A unique entry in the discography, Acid Eaters is the band's only full-length cover album. The Ramones paid tribute to their 60s psychedelic and garage rock influences, covering tracks by The Who (Substitute), The Rolling Stones (Out of Time), and Jefferson Airplane (Somebody to Love). "Pinhead", "Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment", "Commando" – The
A more power-pop-oriented album that showed the band was capable of writing complex melodies while keeping the tempo fast. The Hardcore & Later Years (1983–1995)