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' Released: 1977. ' Released: 1978 Rocket to Russia is the third studio album by the American band the, and was released on November 4, 1977, through. Its origins date back to the summer of 1977, when 'Sheena Is a Punk Rocker' was released as a single. That summer was known as the peak of the punk rock genre since many punk bands were offered recording contracts. The album's recording began in August 1977, and the band had a considerably larger budget with Sire allowing them $25,000 and $30,000; much of this money went toward the album's production rather than recording.

The album's cover art was directed by John Gillespie. John Holmstrom and guitarist both worked on illustration, with the entire back cover contemplating a military theme, while the inner sleeve artwork depicted many of the themes portrayed in songs. The subject matter of songs varied throughout the album, though nearly all the tracks on the album incorporated humor into the lyrics. The musical style showed more of a influence, and many songs had minimal structuring. The album received positive reception, with many critics appreciating the matured production and sound quality as compared to Rocket to Russia 's predecessors.

Music critic called it his favorite Ramones album as it contained several and featured more variety of. The album was not as commercially successful as the band had hoped, peaking at number 49 on the. Band members blamed the for their lack of sales, saying that they changed the punk image for the worse.

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This is the last album to be recorded with all four original members, as drummer left the band in 1978 to work solely on production. The album was ranked at number 106 in Rolling Stone's '500 Greatest Albums of All Time' in 2012. Contents. Background In the summer of 1977, 'Sheena Is a Punk Rocker' was released as a single, being an outtake from the band's previous release,.

This period was extremely significant to the punk rock genre, as it was the initial wave of New York City's underground punk bands receiving recording contracts. New York-based clubs and began to see bigger audiences crowd in to hear these bands. Punk fans commonly believed that this musical style would soon top the market, to which author Tom Carson explains: 'To be in New York that summer was to have some sense of what it might have been like to live in in 1966 or '67, or in London when the and the first hit.' Recording and production allowed the band between $25,000 and $30,000 to fully record and produce the album, which is a considerably larger budget compared to the band's previous albums.

The band spent most of the money Sire had given them on the album's production value. The studio rent was $150 per hour, usually using the first take of a song as its final recording. Johnny explained that 'it's best to do it quickly. You do not wanna sit there and bullshit. It's your money they're spending.' The recording began on August 21, 1977 and took place in at, a premises of a former.

On the first day of sessions, guitarist brought a copy of the ' single ' with him, remarking that their type of music 'robbed' the band. He emphasized that the album's sound engineer needed to incorporate better production than that of the Sex Pistols, to which Stasium replied 'no problem'.

Johnny relates: 'These guys ripped us off and I want to sound better than this.' Though the album cites Tony Bongiovi and as the head producers, much of the album's production was done by Stasium; Johnny so far as to insist that Bongiovi was omnipresent during the band's recording sessions. Rocket to Russia 's final mastering was mainly done in Bongiovi's Power Station studio.

Infamous record producer offered to fabricate Rocket to Russia, but the band declined, feeling as though the album would not be the same without Tommy and Bongiovi. Title and packaging. The back cover of Rocket to Russia features illustrations by John Holmstrom.

The album was released on November 4, 1977, under the name Rocket to Russia, though it had a working title of Get Well. John Gillespie directed the artwork on the album, and the cover photo was taken by Danny Fields. Arturo Vega is credited as Artistic Coordinator, and magazine editor illustrated for the album. Holmstrom and Johnny collaborated on the back cover's concept, eventually conceiving a military theme with an anti-communist cartoon drawing.

The back cover art depicts a 'pinhead' riding a rocket from the US to Russia. The drawing features many landmarks which pertain to their global position, including and, and in. The original artwork is now featured in the in. The inside sleeve features cartoon illustrations of each song's basic concept. Lyrics and composition Compared to the band's previous albums, the songs from Rocket to Russia were more and influenced.

But similar to their previous releases, the lyrics integrated humor, specifically with themes circling and. 'Sheena Is a Punk Rocker', a song about a young female punk fan, was said by Joey's brother to have 'handily summed up the spirit of the scene and put punk rock on the map. Problems playing this file? The album opens with 'Cretin Hop', which pays homage to Ramones fans, and was inspired by Cretin Avenue of, named after former. When the piece was performed at concerts, the band would dance on stage.

'Rockaway Beach' was written by bassist, and was inspired by the along with other bands. The title refers to a neighborhood and beach in which Dee Dee was a fan of, as confirmed by Tommy and Joey. 'I Don't Care' is composed of three chords and features minimal text composition. The song is among the first pieces written by the band and was originally recorded as a demo that was released on the 2001 expanded edition of the Ramones debut album. 'Sheena Is a Punk Rocker' was written by Joey, who explains that the lyrics are about a young female outsider named Sheena who strayed away from the popular and surf music and instead visited and listened to punk rock.

The mid-tempo song deviates from a three-chord pattern and starts off with Joey shouting 'Go!' , followed guitar riffs deemed to have a 'raucous' by author Tom Carson.

The author also suggests that these chords 'bumped' into each other until the song's fade-out ending. 'We're a Happy Family' is a caricature of the conditions which 20th-century middle-class American families lived in.

The song's lyrics depict a dysfunctional family where the father is a lying, the mother is, the infant has. The writing also tells of how the family are friends with the and the and indicate that the family sells 'dope', which is slang for. The song fades out with various different lines taken from fake dialogue, which illustrate a side of Joey's personality according to his brother. Side B of the album begins with 'Teenage Lobotomy', which deals with the brain surgical operation. The lyrics outline how this procedure can cause serious consequences to the brain, with the line 'Gonna get my, I'm a teenage lobotomy.' The composition features more complex melodies than that of other songs from the album, with Stasium proclaiming it to be a 'mini-Ramones Symphony'. Rocket to Russia is the first album to feature two cover songs: 'Do You Wanna Dance?'

(originally performed by ) and ' (originally performed by ). Critical reception Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating A 10/10 10/10 Rocket to Russia was well received by critics, and was often given a positive review. Many critics appreciated the band's progression of sound quality and production value, as opposed to the album's predecessors., a music critic at said that the production 'only gives the Ramones' music more force.' He rewarded the album five out of five stars, stating that although it lacks the revolutionary impact that their debut had, Rocket to Russia is the band's 'most listenable and enjoyable album' because of its surplus of and varying. Critic reaffirms that the album's content evolved significantly since previous releases.

Christgau noted that the album had 'something for everyone' and called it a 'ready-made punk-rock classic.' Critic Dave Marsh began his review of the album by stating: ' Rocket to Russia is the best American rock & roll of the year and possibly the funniest rock album ever made.' Like other critics, Marsh recognized the advanced sound quality, explaining that 'the guitars still riff relentlessly, but they are freer within the murky sound, and the songs give them much more to work with.' Commercial performance Though the band expected the album to spawn a few hit songs, Rocket to Russia sold few records. The album charted on the US at number 49, making this album one of the most successful of the Ramones' releases. It also debuted at number 31 on the, 36 on the, and 60 on the. The lack of record sales was largely due to the fellow punk band turning people off the genre 'with their antisocial behavior,' as put by author.

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Rock music historian relates: 'Safety pins, razor blades, chopped haircuts, snarling, vomiting—everything that had nothing to do with the Ramones was suddenly in vogue, and it killed any chance Rocket to Russia had of getting any airplay.' Joey also insisted that the Sex Pistols were partially responsible for the low sale numbers, concluding that before 's focused on the Sex Pistols, Rocket to Russia had decent airplay.

After this, Joey asserted that 'everyone flipped out and then things changed radically. It really kind of screwed things up for ourselves.' Tommy's departure Drummer Tommy, who had also worked to co-produce the album, was troubled by the lack of sales and began debating on continuing with the Ramones. He also considered touring to be 'depressing', and that the audience at unfamiliar gigs were 'a bunch of very eccentric, high-strung, crazy people, from one shit-hole club to another.' The drummer left the band to continue on the album's writing and mixing. He said: I was thinking, 'What's best for the Ramones?'

There was all this tension between me and Johnny. I was trying to release the pressure, to keep the band going. I told Dee Dee and Joey first that I was leaving the band. They said, 'Oh no, don't go, don't go, blah, blah, blah.' I told them we had to do something because I was losing my mind. Track listing All tracks written by the Ramones, except where noted.

Title Length 1. 'Cretin Hop' 1:55 2.

'Here Today, Gone Tomorrow' 2:47 4. 'Locket Love' 2:09 5. 'I Don't Care' 1:38 6. 'We're a Happy Family' 2:40 Side two No.

Title Writer(s) Length 8. ' ( cover) 1:52 10. 'I Wanna Be Well' 2:28 11. 'I Can't Give You Anything' 1:57 12. 'Ramona' 2:35 13. ' ( cover) Carl White, Alfred Frazier, John Harris, Turner Wilson 2:37 14. 'Why Is It Always This Way?'

2:32 2001 Expanded Edition CD (Warner Archives/Rhino) bonus tracks No. Title Writer(s) Length 15. ' (Early Version), 2:24 16. 'Slug' (Demo) Joey Ramone 2:23 17. 'It's a Long Way Back to Germany' (UK B-side) 2:22 18. 'I Don't Care' (Single Version) 1:40 19. ' (Single Version) 2:48 Personnel Adapted from AllMusic and the album's.

Ramones. – lead vocals. – guitar. – bass guitar, backing vocals. – drums, producer Production. Tony Bongiovi – producer. – engineer.

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For the 40th Anniversary of the third RAMONES album 'Rocket To Russia', Rhino Records will be releasing a remastered and new mix of the album, along with some rare and unreleased tracks. Contains two different mixes of the album: a remastered version of the original and a new 40th Anniversary Tracking Mix by original Rocket To Russia engineer/mixer Ed Stasium. The collection also includes a number of unreleased studio recordings, plus a previously unissued recording of the band’s 1977 concert in Glasgow, Scotland. The Deluxe Edition will be produced in a limited and numbered edition of 15,000 copies worldwide and comes packaged in a 12 x 12 hardcover book. Along with the music, the set also features stories about the band by Sire Records founder Seymour Stein, details about making the album by Stasium, and extensive liner notes by renowned music writer and co-founder of Creem Magazine, Jaan Uhelszki. The first disc of the Deluxe Edition features a remastered version of the original stereo mix for Rocket To Russia, plus the 2017 40th Anniversary Tracking Mix created by Stasium, which provides a back-to-basics version of the album, and a different track listing from the 1977 original.

The 2017 40th Anniversary Tracking Mix is also featured on the LP that accompanies the Deluxe Edition. Stasium provides some details on the new Tracking Mix in the set’s liner notes: “When putting together this new Tracking Mix, I decided to include the versions of ‘I Don’t Care’ and ‘It’s A Long Way Back to Germany,’ since they were recorded during the Rocket To Russia sessions at Mediasound,and are completely different takes that have never been heard before. ‘Sheena’ has been omitted, as it was recorded in a totally different session a few months prior, in-between the Leave Home and Rocket To Russia albums.” Two dozen rare and unreleased recordings are found on the second disc, including rough mixes from sessions at Mediasound and The Power Station. There’s also an early version of “Needles And Pins” with Tommy on drums, the B-side single mix of “Babysitter,” an alternate version of “It’s A Long Way Back To Germany” with Dee Dee on vocals, an original radio promo with Joey Ramone, and more. A highlight of this Deluxe Edition is the complete unreleased concert included on the third disc.

This never-before-heard multi-track recording of the band’s December 19, 1977 show at the Apollo Centre in Glasgow, Scotland captures the Ramones just a few days before the group recorded the classic live album It’s Alive, and mixed for this 40th Anniversary edition by Ed Stasium. In Glasgow, they played songs from all three studio albums including “Blitzkrieg Bop,” “Judy Is A Punk,” “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment,” and “California Sun.”.