What does Ramones sound like?

Ramones is a hardcore punk album by Screeching Weasel, released in 1992. Good for short bursts of youthful energy and high-energy sing-alongs with friends.

Ramones works well if you're into short bursts of youthful energy, high-energy sing-alongs with friends and quick, punchy tracks for parties.

How many songs are on Ramones?

Ramones has 14 tracks, running approximately 25 minutes.

Ramones

Screeching Weasel · 1992

25 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album delivers fast-paced punk with straightforward structures and themes, making it engaging yet somewhat predictable.

What we noticed

Many songs employ a simple verse-chorus structure, with lyrics that often reflect themes of teenage angst and rebellion.
The instrumentation is characterized by fast tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, typical of hardcore punk.
Several tracks include abrupt endings, which contribute to the overall sense of urgency and rawness.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.