Road to Ruin

Ramones · 1978

52 min · 17 tracks · punk · pop-punk

A high-energy blend of catchy melodies and raw punk attitude, encapsulating teenage angst and rebellion.

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Best for: quick, punchy listening sessions energetic background ambiance accessible hooks and melodies
Context: Released on September 22, 1978, 'Road to Ruin' is the Ramones' fourth studio album during a pivotal time in their career. Following the iconic 'Rocket to Russia', this album marked their transition into a more polished sound while retaining their punk roots. It showcased the band's growing songwriting prowess as they began to influence the emerging pop-punk genre.
If you like: punk, pop-punk

Road to Ruin is an album by Ramones, released in 1978. A high-energy blend of catchy melodies and raw punk attitude, encapsulating teenage angst and rebellion. 'Road to Ruin' is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 103 on the Billboard 200, and featuring the enduring anthem 'I Wanna Be Sedated'. The album solidified the Ramones' status in the punk rock movement and inspired countless bands, making it a key release in the evolution of pop-punk music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Road to Ruin sound like?

A high-energy blend of catchy melodies and raw punk attitude, encapsulating teenage angst and rebellion. Rooted in punk and pop-punk.

What makes Road to Ruin by Ramones notable?

'Road to Ruin' is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 103 on the Billboard 200, and featuring the enduring anthem 'I Wanna Be Sedated'. The album solidified the Ramones' status in the punk rock movement and inspired countless bands, making it a key release in the evolution of pop-punk music. Released on September 22, 1978, 'Road to Ruin' is the Ramones' fourth studio album during a pivotal time in their career. Following the iconic 'Rocket to Russia', this album marked their transition into a more polished sound while retaining their punk roots. It showcased the band's growing songwriting prowess as they began to influence the emerging pop-punk genre.

Who is Road to Ruin for?

Road to Ruin works well if you're into quick, punchy listening sessions, energetic background ambiance and accessible hooks and melodies.

How many songs are on Road to Ruin?

Road to Ruin has 17 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Tracklist

17 tracks·52:09

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 I Just Want to Have Something to Do Standout 2:41
2 I Wanted Everything 3:18
3 Don’t Come Close 2:45
4 I Don’t Want You 2:26
5 Needles and Pins 2:21
6 I’m Against It 2:07
7 I Wanna Be Sedated Standout 2:29
8 Go Mental 2:42
9 Questioningly Standout 3:21
10 She’s the One 2:13
11 Bad Brain 2:25
12 It’s a Long Way Back 2:22
13 I Want You Around (Ed Stasium version) 3:02
14 Rock ’n’ Roll High School (Ed Stasium version) 2:20
15 Live Medley: Blitzkrieg Bop / Teenage Lobotomy / California Sun / Pinhead / She’s the One 11:00
16 Come Back, She Cried A.K.A. I Walk Out (demo) 2:21
17 Yea, Yea (demo) 2:08