With three chords and straightforward lyrics, the RAMONES embraced a stripped-down, high-energy approach that was both primal and revolutionary when it arrived in the shape of the self-titled debut album "Ramones" in 1976. They went on to influence some of the most recognizable rock, punk and metal bands of the next several decades, ranging from BLACK FLAG, NIRVANA, METALLICA, CIRCLE JERKS, WHITE ZOMBIE, PEARL JAM, and GUNS N' ROSES, to name just a few.
The mighty MOTÖRHEAD even dedicated a song to them. The RAMONES represented and essentially encapsulated the punk underground scene, they helped create from 1974 onwards. They held true to their sound and style for decades, inspiring multiple generations, and establishing eternal cultural significance despite never achieving true commercial success themselves. Magnetic Eye's Redux Series was created to pay homage to classic albums from across music history.
The label has charged themselves as chroniclers and archivists to contribute to keeping the memory of outstanding artists and records alive and transfer their music to the sound of new generations. "Ramones Redux" re-imagines and celebrates the punk legends' debut album from start to finish and is accompanied by "Best of Ramones Redux", which includes new renditions of deep cuts and classics from across their catalogue.
As a first for a Magnetic Eye Redux release, this homage to the RAMONES has been masterminded and curated by New York City and London-based Italian-Swiss audio engineer, sound designer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and Grammy winner Marc Urselli.
Join us for our ninth foray into Redux territory as we pay proper respect to the US punk legends RAMONES!
TRACKS
1 Mondo Generator - Blitzkrieg Bop
2 Daníel Hjálmtýsson & Mortiis - Beat on the Brat
3 Deathchant - Judy Is a Punk
4 Boots Electric feat. Wayne Kramer - I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend
5 Ufomammut feat. Bent Sæther - Chain Saw
6 Napalm Death & Thurston Moore - Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue
7 GlerAkur feat. Andromeda Anarchia - I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement
8 Imperial Triumphant & Kilter - Loudmouth
9 Zapato 3 feat. Toxic Tito & Rudy La Scala - Havana Affair
10 Volume - Listen to My Heart
11 Altareth feat. Vanderwolf - 53rd and Third
12 Desert Roamers feat. Alain Johannes, Dave Catching & John Stanier - Let's Dance
13 Arthur Brown & The Berserker BlóthaR - I Don't Wanna Walk Around with You
14 Domkraft feat. Ulf Cederlund, Justin Goins & Tommy Southard - Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World
15 Delrei feat. Brian Chase & Kid Congo Powers - Listen to My Heart (CD bonus track)
16 Gezan feat. Eugene Hütz - Blitzkrieg Bop (CD bonus track)
17 Bonaparte & Flake - Judy Is a Punk (CD bonus track)
