Road to Ruin (Reissue)

VINYL FORMAT. On 180 gram vinyl; all original replica packaging. "Road to Ruin shows signs of maturity and stylistic changes, as the band strives to be commercially successful in a world that turned against punk, until the '90s. The album even contains some solos. Tommy Elderlyi and Ed Stasium produce, giving Road to Ruin a large, anthemic-type sound that sounds commercial, but still gives the songs an edge. In place of Tommy, who left the Ramones in early 1978 to become a full-time producer, is Mark Bell, otherwise known as Marky Ramone. His drumming is fairly similar to Tommy's, though it is a bit varied and more interesting. Road to Ruin signifies several changes in the band's sound and approach to songs. Along with the crisp, beefy production, there are plenty of acoustic ballads, showing a new, refreshing side to a band usually thought of as a one-trick pony." – Sputnik Music