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It's Alive

Ramones

54 min · 28 tracks · punk · pop-punk

Raw energy and thunderous riffs collide with catchy hooks and an irreverent attitude throughout this punk rock landmark.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick, punchy listening sessions
  • high-energy bursts of excitement
  • immediate hooks and energy
  • short tracks for casual play

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, 'It's Alive' captures the Ramones at a pivotal moment following their 1976 self-titled debut and subsequent albums. This live album, recorded at the Rainbow Theatre in London, showcases their explosive stage presence and solidifies their influence on the burgeoning punk scene. It marked a transition as they began to gain international recognition, laying the groundwork for future generations of punk bands.
Stylistic neighbors
The Clash· Buzzcocks· Dead Kennedys

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rockaway Beach 2:24
  • 2 Teenage Lobotomy 1:54
  • 3 Blitzkrieg Bop 2:05
  • 4 I Wanna Be Well 2:23
  • 5 Glad to See You Go 1:51
  • 6 Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment 1:37
  • 7 You're Gonna Kill That Girl 2:37
  • 8 I Don't Care 1:46
  • 9 Sheena Is a Punk Rocker 2:16
  • 10 Havana Affair 1:34
  • 11 Commando 1:39
  • 12 Here Today, Gone Tomorrow 2:54
  • 13 Surfin' Bird 2:20
  • 14 Cretin Hop 1:58
  • 15 Listen to My Heart 1:40
  • 16 California Sun 1:45
  • 17 I Don't Wanna Walk Around With You 1:24
  • 18 Pinhead 2:45
  • 19 Do You Wanna Dance? 1:39
  • 20 Chainsaw 1:28
  • 21 Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World 2:05
  • 22 I Wanna Be a Good Boy 2:10
  • 23 Judy Is a Punk 1:13
  • 24 Suzy Is a Headbanger 1:53
  • 25 Let's Dance 2:03
  • 26 Oh Oh I Love Her So 1:39
  • 27 Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue 1:18
  • 28 We're a Happy Family 2:05

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