Okay. Okay. Every self proclaimed rock-n-roller better know this RAMONES self titled album forwards, backwards, and sideways.... otherwise shame will follow him/her for the rest of his life.

Some of the best songs I grew up on are archived on this, which includes, "Beat On The Brat," "Chainsaw," "Today Your Love, Tommorow, the World," etc. Who would forget this cheaply made "lo-fi" ditty. The bass guitar pulsates out of one speaker, while the mosrite guitar buzzes out of the opposite side.

The real deal on this spinner happens to be their early demo tapes, capturing their catchy, yet raw to the bone rockers. You better tune your ears into "I Can't Be," "I Don't Wanna Be Learned," and "You Should Have Never Opened That Door." Additionally, Rhino provides the listener with a plethora of lioner notes to appease to the geekier side of the average rock-n-roller. (thee ANTiHiPSTER)

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