Animal Boy cover

Released 40 years ago

Animal Boy

Ramones · 1986

32 min · 12 tracks · punk · pop-punk

A frenetic blend of catchy hooks and raw energy, embodying the Ramones' signature punk spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, punchy listening bursts
  • high-energy moments throughout
  • catchy hooks and melodies
  • quick tempo for motivation

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 1, 1986, 'Animal Boy' was the Ramones' seventh studio album during a period of declining commercial success. Following their previous album 'End of the Century' in 1980, which had brought them some mainstream attention, this record marked a return to their punk roots amid changing musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Clash· Buzzcocks· Dead Kennedys

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Somebody Put Something in My Drink 3:27
  • 2 Animal Boy 1:54
  • 3 Love Kills 2:22
  • 4 Apeman Hop 2:06
  • 5 She Belongs to Me 3:57
  • 6 Crummy Stuff 2:08
  • 7 My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (Bonzo Goes to Bitburg) 4:00
  • 8 Mental Hell 2:41
  • 9 Eat That Rat 1:40
  • 10 Freak of Nature 1:35
  • 11 Hair of the Dog 2:23
  • 12 Something to Believe In 4:06

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