Their only full album of covers. Acid Eaters sees The Ramones paying tribute to 1960s psychedelic rock: The Who, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane. It’s a fun, lightweight record. Purists dismiss it. But hear Joey sing Somebody to Love (Jefferson Airplane) and you realize: The Ramones were always psychedelic, just at 180 BPM.
Heavy on melody and light on raw punk grit, it divided hardcore fans but showcased Joey's exceptional pop songwriting sensibilities. Subterranean Jungle (1983) The Ramones - Discography
Loud, Fast Ramones: Their Toughest Hits (2002): A curated collection focusing purely on the band's heaviest tracks. Legacy and Impact Their only full album of covers
Featuring the hit "Pet Sematary," this album maintained the heavy sound of the late 80s. Purists dismiss it
The Ramones released numerous singles throughout their career, many of which are now highly collectible. Some notable ones include:
This is the album where the Ramones almost broke through. Rocket to Russia is their most melodic and ambitious early work. They channeled 1960s girl groups and surf rock into a punk buzzsaw. Sheena Is a Punk Rocker and Rockaway Beach (also from Leave Home , but re-recorded here) remain their most beloved anthems.