It's Alive
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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- quick, punchy listening sessions high-energy bursts of excitement immediate hooks and energy
- 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.
- If you like
- punk, pop-punk
It's Alive is an album by Ramones. Raw energy and thunderous riffs collide with catchy hooks and an irreverent attitude throughout this punk rock landmark. 'It's Alive' is significant not only for its energetic performances but also for being one of the first live punk albums to achieve commercial success. It reached number 6 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating the Ramones' growing popularity in Europe and influencing countless punk and rock artists that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does It's Alive sound like?
Raw energy and thunderous riffs collide with catchy hooks and an irreverent attitude throughout this punk rock landmark. Rooted in punk and pop-punk.
What makes It's Alive by Ramones notable?
'It's Alive' is significant not only for its energetic performances but also for being one of the first live punk albums to achieve commercial success. It reached number 6 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating the Ramones' growing popularity in Europe and influencing countless punk and rock artists that followed. 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.
Who is It's Alive for?
It's Alive works well if you're into quick, punchy listening sessions, high-energy bursts of excitement and immediate hooks and energy.
How many songs are on It's Alive?
It's Alive has 28 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
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 Standout 2:05
- 4 I Wanna Be Well Standout 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 Standout 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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