About this album
Where they were
Leave Home is the Ramones' second studio album, released just a year after their self-titled debut. This album marked a significant step in their career, showcasing their growing popularity and solidifying their role in the punk rock movement of the late 1970s. With its release, the band began to gain traction in the mainstream, becoming a defining force in shaping the sound of pop-punk.
Why it matters
Leave Home was pivotal in establishing the Ramones as icons of punk rock and helped propel the genre into wider recognition. The album included hits like 'Sheena Is a Punk Rocker,' which became an anthem for the burgeoning punk scene. Its influence is evident in countless bands that followed, cementing the Ramones' legacy within music history.
Essential tracks
- "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker" — 'Sheena Is a Punk Rocker' captures the carefree spirit of youth while epitomizing the punk aesthetic with its catchy hooks and rebellious lyrics.
- "Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment" — This track's relentless energy and frenetic pace make it a quintessential punk anthem, reflecting the urgency and angst of the era.
- "I Remember You" — 'I Remember You' stands out as an emotional counterpoint on the album, showcasing the Ramones' ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with their signature sound.
Release Date
January 10, 1977
Artist Origin
United States
Tracklist
- 1 Glad to See You Go 2:13
- 2 Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment 1:43
- 3 I Remember You 2:20
- 4 Oh Oh I Love Her So 2:06
- 5 Sheena Is a Punk Rocker 2:48
- 6 Suzy Is a Headbanger 2:12
- 7 Pinhead 2:46
- 8 Now I Wanna Be a Good Boy 2:15
- 9 Swallow My Pride 2:08
- 10 What’s Your Game 2:38
- 11 California Sun 2:06
- 12 Commando 1:55
- 13 You’re Gonna Kill That Girl 2:42
- 14 You Should Never Have Opened That Door 1:55
