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Ramones - Ramones (Staff Pick!)
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Title: Ramones – Ramones
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1976, Rock, Punk Rock, New York City
Condition: New
Cultural Facts:
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Family Ties: Joey’s difficult home life and mental health struggles (OCD/anxiety) shaped how the band functioned—music as structure, with the “Ramones” name acting like a chosen-family shield.
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Studio Lore: Recorded on a shoestring in a week at Plaza Sound; Tommy Ramone wasn’t just drummer—he steered arrangements like a producer from inside the band.
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Scene Ecology: CBGB wasn’t just a venue here—it was a lab. Their ultra-short set format rewired how other bands wrote: fewer parts, faster payoff, no dead air.
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