[.ca] Hey! Ho! Let's Go! Anthology

Un Essentiel amazon.fr:
Personne ne s'y entend mieux que les archivistes de Rhino quand il s'agit de compiler. Sous une pochette minimale terrible qui rappelle la photo en noir et blanc du premier album éponyme agrémentée d'un lettrage rose du plus bel effet, se cache un condensé de la carrière des turbulents mauvais garçons new-yorkais que sont les Ramones. Le titre en est d'ailleurs emblématique (au moins autant que leur slogan "Gabba Gabba Hey") qui est extrait de l'hymne "Blitzkrieg Bop" paru en 1976. Beaucoup est rassemblé ici, du meilleur de la fin des années 70 (l'âge d'or) aux années 80 et même après. On retiendra surtout les titres des premiers albums, dont Leave Home et Rocket To Russia, typiques d'un certain retour (alors salutaire) au rock'n'roll dont n'est pas exclu l'humour, croisement d'agressivité punk et d'amateurisme comme le préconisait la fameuse devise d'alors : Do it yourself! Dans les 80's, les Ramones tenteront de décrocher la timbale en travaillant avec des producteurs chevronnés, de la trempe de Phil Spector, Graham Gouldman (de 10cc) ou Dave Stewart (d'Eurythmics : une erreur de parcours). Ce coffret est indispensable à qui n'aurait pas l'intégrale. Pour les autres, l'épais livret en forme de livre vaut de casser la tirelire. Notons que Rhino a par ailleurs réédité avec moult inédits et démos les excellents (à redécouvrir absolument pour certains à tort décriés) End Of The Century, Pleasant Dreams, Subterranean Jungle et Too Tough To Die. --Philippe Robert

From Amazon.co.uk:
Like most true originals, the Ramones embodied a dizzying array of contradictions. As punk godfathers, they became the archetype for a rebellious musical ethos that could often confuse the baby for the bath water, yet at heart they were 1960s pop- and bubblegum-worshipping reactionaries. The seeming unity symbolized by their street-hood uniform (ripped jeans, deck shoes, and black leather jackets) and name (nicked from an early nom de plume of Beatle Paul) belied turmoil both personal and personnel. And the dumber-than-dumb stance of the likes of "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue", "Cretin Hop", and "Teenage Lobotomy" actually masked some of the shrewdest rock ever recorded. If Rhino/Warner Archive's two-disc anthology seems like hardly enough room to document a band with a quarter-century legacy, it's good to remember that the Ramones prided themselves on stripping every song they attempted to its elemental core, then halving it again with their patented buzzsaw, double-stop tempo. Journalist David Fricke's enclosed history is telling, if ironically packaged in a glossy hard-back edition that seems more befitting the likes of Fleetwood Mac. The nearly five dozen tracks here, reaching from the early 1970s to the late '90s, stand remarkably outside of time--just like true originals. --Jerry McCulley

Never Mind The Sex Pistols, Here Come The Ramones!:
Hey Ho Let's Go! Ramones Anthology(1999). The Ramones' Second Compilation. Back in the Mid. to Late 70's, Underground Punk was taking the world by storm, with bands such as The Clash, The Sex Pistols, and The Pixies dominating the Punk Scene. But one lone American band, taking influences from The New York Dolls and The Stooges, called The Ramones, were just as popular. Adding more traditional Rock N Roll to Punk, The Ramones were one of Punk's most influential bands, and were one of Kurt Cobain's biggest influences for his band Nirvana. Although nobody would say they were incredibly talented, The Ramones were able to mold a catchy, hooky, Punk tune, emphasizing vocals and inane lyrics to appeal to listeners, while always having the chugging guitar right behind it. So it's no surprise, at the Turn of the Century, The Ramones released a massive 2-Disc career retrospective, containing almost 60 songs, and a booklet containing The Ramones ENTIRE career. So how does Hey Ho Let's Go-Ramones Anthology stack up? Read on to find out? PROS- -ALMOST SIXTY SONGS ON TWO DISCS!- The Ramones Anthology has 58 songs on TWO(!) discs, so you can expect bank for your buck! -HAS ALL OF THE RAMONES' BIGGEST HITS!-The Ramones Anthology has instantly recognizeable hits such as "Blitzkrieg Bop", "California Sun", and "I Wanna Be Sedated", which won't fail to please Casual fans! -SO MANY UNDERRATED MASTERPIECES!-The Ramones Anthology is basically made up of underrated masterpieces, including "Sheena Is A Punk Rocker", "Do You Remember Rock N Roll Radio?", "Judy Is A Punk", and so many more! -COVERS ALL OF THE RAMONES ALBUMS- From 'The Ramones' to 'Adios Amigos', The Ramones Anthology has songs from every album, making this a superb retrospective! -EACH DISC FULLS UP THE 80 MINUTE LIMIT!-Unlike most compilations, The Ramones Anthology takes up almost 80 Minutes on each Disc, showing you get what you paid for! -THE BOOKLET IS A VIRTUAL HISTORY ON THE RAMONES!-The Booklet for The Ramones Anthology is 80 pages(!), making it the longest, most detailed, and interesting booklet I've ever read through! Great! CONS- -EXPENSIVE!-The Ramones Anthology will set you back 30 Dollars, while 'The Ramones Mania' and 'Loud, Fast Ramones:Their Toughest Hits' will only set you back Fifteen Dollars, making it less accessible to casual fans. -NO NEW TRACKS!-The Ramones Anthology has no new tracks, so it's basically worthless to Diehard fans, and it's too expensive for casual fans, making it very inaccessible. Overall, Hey Ho Let's Go- The Ramones Anthology is a very good and detailed compilation, but casual fans and diehard fans may be turned off because of its lack of new material and price. But, if you were only going to buy one thing by The Ramones, I would suggest picking this up. If your a casual fan, I recommend the 'Ramones Mania' compilation, because it's also very good and a lot cheaper. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, IF YOU'RE ONLY GOING TO BUY ONE THING BY THE RAMONES, YOU SHOULD BUY THIS! IF YOU'RE WILLING TO SHELL OUT 30 DOLLARS, IN THE END THIS COMPILATION IS WORTH IT! Also Recommended- The Essential-Clash Never Mind The Bollocks, Here Come The Sex Pistols!-Sex Pistols The Very Best Of-The Pixies Thanks For Reading!

Most overrated band rock has ever known:
Accalimed by all sections of the critical community for supposedly having revitalised music at a time when rock was supposedly being taken to excess, the Ramones have enjoyed the status of legends especially since the death of lead singer Joey Ramone after a long battle with cancer and bassist Dee Dee Ramone from a drug overdose a year later. It is thought by so many that the Ramones placed into rock and roll a completely new attitude of not caring about what others thought and of wanting no acceptance. In fact, this "don't care" attitude has been typical of famous rockers for many years, and even at their most confrontational that Ramones were not nearly dangerous than most of the heavy metal they went out to destroy. Moreover, the Ramones'music really can only be described a childishly simple and at the same time mechanical. Whilst there certainly is room for childlike naïvette in music (say, with ESG's superb "A South Bronx Story"), the Ramones on a song like "Now I Want To Sniff Some Glue" are totally calculated to sound like children in order to annoy grown-ups and for no other reason at all. The lyrics, to put it bluntly, are designed to appeal perfectly to young children who want to vet out the most trivial complaints or express the most simple and shallow desires. Such songs as "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" and "Judy Is A Punk" say it succintly enough of themselves. The music, whilst truly stripped-down, actually has no more emotional power than most rock and roll of the time, and it must be seriously described as grating in its inane repetitiveness. There is never anything more than guitars, bass and drums played in a format that aimed to update to a louder and faster extreme the basics of 1950s and early 1960s rock and roll but ended up hitting no targets whatsover: it can seem OK at first but really it is in no way likeable. Claims of the band's supposedly great influence of succeeding generations of alternative rock seem dubious in most repects, for there is no hint of darkness in the music, nor depth. Moreover, if the Ramones' playing was simple, it was not because they were naïve and had no understanding of rock music: it was because they wanted strip music of any ornations, subtlety or thoughtfulness just to make it "fun". In the latter repect, the Ramones cannot be said to have succeeded, either. I might be brave in saying this, but for all their acceptance the Ramones must be seen as the most overrated band in the music world. There is music much more distinctive, much more powerful, and much more beautiful to be heard.

all of the ramones great songs:
this is such a god cd. Sure most of the songs on this album are really really simple, but thats what makes the ramones so great! They are the god fathers of punk (along with the clash and the sex pistols). This album has so many good tracks for such a low price you would be a fool not to buy it...

Never Mind the Sex Pistols, Here Come The Ramones!:
Hey Ho Let's Go! Ramones Anthology(1999). The Ramones' Second Compilation. Back in the Mid. to Late 70's, Underground Punk was taking the world by storm, with bands such as The Clash, The Sex Pistols, and The Pixies dominating the Punk Scene. But one lone American band, taking influences from The New York Dolls and The Stooges, called The Ramones, were just as popular. Adding more traditional Rock N Roll to Punk, The Ramones were one of Punk's most influential bands, and were one of Kurt Cobain's biggest influences for his band Nirvana. Although nobody would say they were incredibly talented, The Ramones were able to mold a catchy, hooky, Punk tune, emphasizing vocals and inane lyrics to appeal to listeners, while always having the chugging guitar right behind it. So it's no surprise, at the Turn of the Century, The Ramones released a massive 2-Disc career retrospective, containing almost 60 songs, and a booklet containing The Ramones ENTIRE career. So how does Hey Ho Let's Go-Ramones Anthology stack up? Read on to find out? PROS- -ALMOST SIXTY SONGS ON TWO DISCS!- The Ramones Anthology has 58 songs on TWO(!) discs, so you can expect bank for your buck! -HAS ALL OF THE RAMONES' BIGGEST HITS!-The Ramones Anthology has instantly recognizeable hits such as "Blitzkrieg Bop", "California Sun", and "I Wanna Be Sedated", which won't fail to please Casual fans! -SO MANY UNDERRATED MASTERPIECES!-The Ramones Anthology is basically made up of underrated masterpieces, including "Sheena Is A Punk Rocker", "Do You Remember Rock N Roll Radio?", "Judy Is A Punk", and so many more! -COVERS ALL OF THE RAMONES ALBUMS- From 'The Ramones' to 'Adios Amigos', The Ramones Anthology has songs from every album, making this a superb retrospective! -EACH DISC FULLS UP THE 80 MINUTE LIMIT!-Unlike most compilations, The Ramones Anthology takes up almost 80 Minutes on each Disc, showing you get what you paid for! -THE BOOKLET IS A VIRTUAL HISTORY ON THE RAMONES!-The Booklet for The Ramones Anthology is 80 pages(!), making it the longest, most detailed, and interesting booklet I've ever read through! Great! CONS- -EXPENSIVE!-The Ramones Anthology will set you back 30 Dollars, while 'The Ramones Mania' and 'Loud, Fast Ramones:Their Toughest Hits' will only set you back Fifteen Dollars, making it less accessible to casual fans. -NO NEW TRACKS!-The Ramones Anthology has no new tracks, so it's basically worthless to Diehard fans, and it's too expensive for casual fans, making it very inaccessible. Overall, Hey Ho Let's Go- The Ramones Anthology is a very good and detailed compilation, but casual fans and diehard fans may be turned off because of its lack of new material and price. But, if you were only going to buy one thing by The Ramones, I would suggest picking this up. If your a casual fan, I recommend the 'Ramones Mania' compilation, because it's also very good and a lot cheaper. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, IF YOU'RE ONLY GOING TO BUY ONE THING BY THE RAMONES, YOU SHOULD BUY THIS! IF YOU'RE WILLING TO SHELL OUT 30 DOLLARS, IN THE END THIS COMPILATION IS WORTH IT! Also Recommended- The Essential-Clash Never Mind The Bollocks, Here Come The Sex Pistols!-Sex Pistols The Very Best Of-The Pixies Thanks For Reading!

Gabba Gabba Hey!!!!:
The Ramones, what can we say about the greatest punk band ever. The Ramones, the buzzcocks, the clash, and the sex pistols were the inventers of punk and open a lot of doors and inspired new bands that come out today. But the Ramones were more thrash, more punk value, and the only punk band that weren't British. The Ramones were the best out of them all because they weren't always drunk. I really enjoy listening to these melodic upbeat songs. The band incorporates ultra memorable hooks, unique vocal deliveries, and simplistic chord styling, and when everything is in place, it's a synergy. With over 2 1/2 hours of music, it's just finally great to heir something decent, quick, and great lyrics. This is the hardcore thrash CD you need for non-stop punk music. This two-disc set doesn't disappoint me one bit and there is a 99% chance it won't disappoint you if you are a new comer to the Ramones or have been a die hard fan of them for years. This collection has all the best songs like "Blitzkrieg Pop", "I wanna be your boyfriend", "Judy is a Punk", "Rockin Roll High School", and there is just to many I can't name them all. 58 songs, 2 1/2 hours of punk music, 2 discs, and one great band, it can't get any better than that. Enjoy this collection from 4 guys from New York. Joey, Johnny, Tommy, and Dee Dee were the greatest Ramones. This collection might be a little pricey, but it is definitely worth it! If you're are just beginning to love the Ramones pick up this collection than any other collection, this is the best greatest hits collection than any other. In addition to get this collection is "Ramones", the debut album of this band. This is a must get collection if you like mid-70's punk and beyond. (...)

• Blitzkrieg Bop
• Beat on the Brat
• Judy Is a Punk
• I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend
• 53rd & 3rd
• Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue
• Glad to See You Go
• Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment
• I Remember You
• California Sun
• Commando
• Swallow My Pride \oSire Single Version\c
• Carbona Not Glue
• Pinhead
• Sheena Is a Punk Rocker \oOriginal ABC Single Version\c
• Cretin Hop
• Rockaway Beach
• Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
• Teenage Lobotomy
• Surfin' Bird
• I Don't Care \oSire Single Version\c
• I Just Want to Have Something to Do
• I Wanna Be Sedated
• Don't Come Close
• She's the One
• Needles and Pins \oSire Remixed Single Version\c
• Rock & Roll High School \o#\c
• I Want You Around \o#\c
• Do You Remember Rock & Roll Radio?
• I Can't Make It on Time
• Chinese Rock
• I'm Affected
• Danny Says
• KKK Took My Baby Away
• She's a Sensation
• It's Not My Place (In the 9 to 5 World)
• We Want the Airwaves
• Psycho Therapy
• Howling at the Moon (Sha-La-La)
• Mama's Boy
• Daytime Dilemma (Dangers of Love)
• I'm Not Afraid of Life
• Too Tough to Die
• Endless Vacation
• My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (Bonzo Goes to Bitburg) \oEnglish 12"\c
• Somebody Put Something in My Drink
• Something to Believe In \oSire Single Version\c
• I Don't Want to Live This Life (Anymore)
• I Wanna Live
• Garden of Serenity
• Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight) \oSire Single Version\c
• Pet Sematary \oSire Single Version\c
• I Believe in Miracles
• Tomorrow She Goes Away
• Poison Heart
• I Don't Wanna Grow Up
• She Talks to Rainbows
• R.A.M.O.N.E.S. \o*\c