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The essential Ramones records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.

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    Rocket to RussiaRamones

    Rocket to Russia

    Ramones · 1977 · Punk & New Wave

    A peak of bubblegum-punk hooks and speed. Fun and beloved. One of their best.

    Start here
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    RamonesRamones

    Ramones

    Ramones · 1976 · Punk & New Wave

    Fourteen songs, under half an hour, year zero for punk: buzzsaw guitars, bubblegum hooks and no solos. Simple, joyful and revolutionary. The blueprint everyone copied.

    Classic
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    Road to RuinRamones

    Road to Ruin

    Ramones · 1978 · Punk & New Wave

    A slightly polished peak, home to 'I Wanna Be Sedated'. Fun and beloved. A high point.

    Classic
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