{"product_id":"ramones-road-to-ruin","title":"Ramones ‎– Road To Ruin","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eRamones – Road To Ruin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eFast, melodic, and packed with attitude, \u003cem data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eRoad To Ruin\u003c\/em\u003e is a pivotal release from legendary New York punk pioneers \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRamones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Originally released in 1978, the album marked an important evolution in the band’s sound, expanding beyond the raw speed of their earlier records while retaining the stripped-down energy and infectious hooks that made them one of punk’s defining acts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eAs the first Ramones album to feature drummer Marky Ramone, \u003cem data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eRoad To Ruin\u003c\/em\u003e introduces slightly more polished production, stronger melodic arrangements, and a broader emotional range without sacrificing the band’s trademark simplicity and urgency. The result is one of their most accessible and enduring records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eOpening with “I Just Want To Have Something To Do,” the album immediately delivers the restless energy and sharp guitar work that define the Ramones’ sound. Tracks like “I Wanted Everything” and “Don’t Come Close” reveal a more melodic and surprisingly emotional side, while “I’m Against It” and “Go Mental” keep the band firmly rooted in chaotic punk momentum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eAt the centre of the album is “I Wanna Be Sedated,” one of the Ramones’ most iconic songs - a brilliantly simple, endlessly catchy anthem that became synonymous with punk rock itself. Elsewhere, the band’s cover of “Needles And Pins” pays tribute to classic pop influences, highlighting the melodic roots beneath their aggressive style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eThis remastered 180-gram reissue gives new weight and clarity to one of the Ramones’ most beloved albums, preserving the raw spirit and timeless immediacy of a true punk classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p7exry\" data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eI Just Want To Have Something To Do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o65rjw\" data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eI Wanted Everything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xjwjks\" data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eDon't Come Close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bi608f\" data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eI Don't Want You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11m0ta9\" data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eNeedles And Pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j8w0zo\" data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eI'm Against It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1948\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kcs79\" data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eI Wanna Be Sedated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6qypke\" data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eGo Mental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mwpiar\" data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eQuestioningly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f395mw\" data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eShe's The One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gzbobz\" data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eBad Brain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mxbqu3\" data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1948\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eIt's A Long Way Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KQT3h8ISXyA?si=iks4LyI_SYNidGkY\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sire Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53938593136982,"sku":"RR1 6063","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ec54c9c2-9067-479d-820c-59d4c98b8f30.jpg?v=1779290405","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/ramones-road-to-ruin","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}