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Rocket to Russia
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
Rocket to Russia · In the summer of 1977 punk was at its peak: the first groups from the New York underground were getting record deals. The Ramones then released Sheena Is a Punk Rocker. Sire gave the band between 25,000 and 30,000 dollars, far more than before, and that money went mainly into the production. Recording began on 21 August at Mediasound Studios in Manhattan, a former church. Usually the first take was used. Johnny Ramone wanted to sound better than the Sex Pistols.
The sound has more surf rock than before, many songs are short and simply built, and almost all the lyrics are funny. It was the last record with drummer Tommy Ramone. Critics appreciated the more mature production. Sales were disappointing: the album got no further than number 49 on the Billboard 200.
Listening
Track list
- 1Cretin Hop1:55Apple Music ↗
- 2Rockaway Beach2:06Apple Music ↗
- 3Here Today, Gone Tomorrow2:49Apple Music ↗
- 4Locket Love2:11Apple Music ↗
- 5I Don't Care1:39Apple Music ↗
- 6Sheena Is a Punk Rocker2:49Apple Music ↗
- 7We're a Happy Family2:31Apple Music ↗
- 8Teenage Lobotomy2:01Apple Music ↗
- 9Do You Wanna Dance?1:55Apple Music ↗
- 10I Wanna Be Well2:28Apple Music ↗
- 11I Can't Give You Anything2:01Apple Music ↗
- 12Ramona2:37Apple Music ↗
- 13Surfin' Bird2:37Apple Music ↗
- 14Why Is It Always This Way2:16Apple Music ↗
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