RAMONES ROCKET TO RUSSIA 1977 PUNK ROCK ORIGINAL OVERSIZE 3" BUTTON - EXCELLENT

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RAMONES ROCKET TO RUSSIA 1977 PUNK ROCK ORIGINAL OVERSIZE 3" BUTTON - LIKE NE
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The Ramones debut album provided the blueprint
, but the Ramones' third album, Rocket to Russia, perfected it. Rocket to Russia boasted a cleaner production than its predecessors, which only gave the Ramones' music more force. It helps that the group wrote its finest set of songs for the album. From the mindless, bopping opening of "Cretin Hop" and "Rockaway Beach" to the urban surf rock of "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker" and the ridiculous anthem "Teenage Lobotomy," the songs are teeming with irresistibly catchy hooks; even their choice of covers, "Do You Want to Dance?" and "Surfin' Bird," provide more hooks than usual. The Ramones also branched out slightly, adding ballads to the mix. Even with these (relatively) slower songs, the speed of the album never decreases. However, the abundance of hooks and slight variety in tempos makes Rocket to Russia the Ramones' most listenable and enjoyable album -- it doesn't have the revolutionary impact of The Ramones
, but it's a better album and one of the finest records of the late '70s.
This original promotional button was provided to record reviewers as part of the package to promote the release of the The Ramones "Rocket To Russia" in 1977. I was a record reviewer, interviewer and writer for music publications in Southern California and Florida. I've been the only owner of this button since then. This oversize 3" button has been scanned low-res but the button you will receive is in excellent condition.
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Ships USPS First Class Mail.