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Leave Home

Ramones · 1977

31 min · 14 tracks · punk · pop-punk

A raw burst of energy, Leave Home captures the punk spirit with infectious melodies and scuzzy guitar riffs.

Why listen to this

Best for
fast-paced bursts of energy sing-along anthems with friends short tracks for quick enjoyment
Context
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.
If you like
punk, pop-punk
What next
Rocket to Russia — Continues the punk energy with catchy hooks and a slightly refined sound.

Leave Home is an album by Ramones, released in 1977. A raw burst of energy, Leave Home captures the punk spirit with infectious melodies and scuzzy guitar riffs. 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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Leave Home sound like?

A raw burst of energy, Leave Home captures the punk spirit with infectious melodies and scuzzy guitar riffs. Rooted in punk and pop-punk. Start with "Glad to See You Go".

Is Leave Home a good place to start with Ramones?

Yes, Leave Home is recommended as a starting point for new Ramones listeners. A raw burst of energy, Leave Home captures the punk spirit with infectious melodies and scuzzy guitar riffs. 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.

Who is Leave Home for?

Leave Home works well if you're into fast-paced bursts of energy, sing-along anthems with friends and short tracks for quick enjoyment.

How many songs are on Leave Home?

Leave Home has 14 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Tracklist

14 tracks·31:52

New here? Start with Glad to See You Go.

  • 1 Glad to See You Go Start here 2:13
  • 2 Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment Standout 1:43
  • 3 I Remember You Standout 2:20
  • 4 Oh Oh I Love Her So 2:06
  • 5 Sheena Is a Punk Rocker Standout 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

Release Date

January 10, 1977

Genre

pop-punk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

31 min 52 sec