Leave Home [Expanded]

( 6 )

Editorial Reviews

Barnes & Noble
This reissue of the Ramones' second album (released in 1976, the same year as their debut) appends a plethora of extra material. In addition to original album tracks such as "Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment" and "Pinhead" (with its chant of "Gabba gabba hey!"), the 2001 edition adds the rare tracks "Babysitter" (previously issued only as a single in the U.S.) and "Carbona Not Glue," restored to its original place here for the first time since the album's initial release. Also included is the entirely of the Ramones' first-ever Los Angeles concert, never before available. The 16-song show was recorded at the Roxy Theater on August 12, 1976, in between the band's first and second albums. The CD booklet includes liner ...
See more details below
CD (Special Edition)
$7.99
BN.com price
Pick Up In Store

Pick Up In Store

Reserve and pick up in 60 minutes at your local store

Other sellers (CD)
  • All (12) from $4.99   
  • New (10) from $5.15   
  • Used (2) from $4.99   

More About This Product

Editorial Reviews

Barnes & Noble
This reissue of the Ramones' second album (released in 1976, the same year as their debut) appends a plethora of extra material. In addition to original album tracks such as "Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment" and "Pinhead" (with its chant of "Gabba gabba hey!"), the 2001 edition adds the rare tracks "Babysitter" (previously issued only as a single in the U.S.) and "Carbona Not Glue," restored to its original place here for the first time since the album's initial release. Also included is the entirely of the Ramones' first-ever Los Angeles concert, never before available. The 16-song show was recorded at the Roxy Theater on August 12, 1976, in between the band's first and second albums. The CD booklet includes liner notes from Donna Gaines, song lyrics, and lots of photos.
All Music Guide
Of course the Ramones' second album Leave Home is simply more of the same — 14 songs, including one oldie ("California Sun"), delivered at breakneck speed and concluding in under a half hour. The Ramones have gotten slightly poppier, occasionally delivering songs like "I Remember You" that are cloaked neither in irony nor seedy rock & roll chic. Still, the biggest impressions are made by the cuts that strongly recall the debut, whether it's the ersatz Beach Boys of "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker," the sing-along of "Pinhead" or the warped anthems "Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment" and "Commando." Song for song, it's slightly weaker than its predecessor, but the handful of mediocre cuts speed by so fast that you don't really notice its weaknesses until after it's all over. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine
As fine as it is -- and it's a really entertaining record, especially in retrospect -- the Ramones' second album, Leave Home, isn't as good as their first, largely because they no longer had the shock of the new. That can't be said of Rhino's 2001 expanded reissue of the record, since it trumps the reissue of Ramones in its bonus material. Where that record had eight bonus cuts, nearly all demos, this has a full 16-track concert recorded live at the Roxy in Hollywood on August 12, 1976. This is a superior bonus since even if it doesn't have the breakneck quality of It's Alive, it's still terrific to hear the Ramones tearing through their set list at their prime. They're not quite as fast or reckless as their reputation would lead you to believe -- as soon as hardcore came around, they started seeming not nearly as fast -- but it's still a spirited, vigorous performance that makes this expanded edition quite special. Of course, in addition to the concert, Leave Home is given a 20-page booklet, filled with full artwork, lyrics, rare photos, and memorabilia, plus notes from Donna Gaines.

As fine as it is -- and it's a really entertaining record, especially in retrospect -- the Ramones' second album, Leave Home, isn't as good as their first, largely because they no longer had the shock of the new. That can't be said of Rhino's 2001 expanded reissue of the record, since it trumps the reissue of Ramones in its bonus material. Where that record had eight bonus cuts, nearly all demos, this has a full 16-track concert recorded live at the Roxy in Hollywood on August 12, 1976. This is a superior bonus since even if it doesn't have the breakneck quality of It's Alive, it's still terrific to hear the Ramones tearing through their set list at their prime. They're not quite as fast or reckless as their reputation would lead you to believe -- as soon as hardcore came around, they started seeming not nearly as fast -- but it's still a spirited, vigorous performance that makes this expanded edition quite special. Of course, in addition to the concert, Leave Home is given a 20-page booklet, filled with full artwork, lyrics, rare photos, and memorabilia, plus notes from Donna Gaines.
Read More Show Less

Product Details

  • Release Date: 6/19/2001
  • Label: Rhino
  • UPC: 081227430726
  • Catalog Number: 74307
  • Sales rank: 24,082

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Ramones Primary Artist
Joey Ramone Vocals
Dee Dee Ramone Bass
Johnny Ramone Guitar
Tommy Ramone Drums
Technical Credits
Ramones Composer
Greg Allen Art Direction
Steve Bates Art Direction
Dan Hersch Remastering
Bill Inglot Producer, Remastering
Joey Ramone Composer
Dee Dee Ramone Composer
Johnny Ramone Composer
Tommy Ramone Composer
Ed Stasium Engineer
John Holmstrom Cover Art
John Gillespie Art Direction
Jim Lee Composer
Danny Fields Back Cover
Read More Show Less

Customer Reviews

Average Rating 4.5
( 6 )
Rating Distribution

5 Star

(5)

4 Star

(0)

3 Star

(1)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(0)

Your Rating:

Review Guidelines
Add Recommendations
Your Name: Create a Pen Name or

Barnes & Noble.com Review Rules

Our reader reviews allow you to share your comments on titles you liked, or didn't, with others. By submitting an online review, you are representing to Barnes & Noble.com that all information contained in your review is original and accurate in all respects, and that the submission of such content by you and the posting of such content by Barnes & Noble.com does not and will not violate the rights of any third party. Please follow the rules below to help ensure that your review can be posted.

Reviews by Our Customers Under the Age of 13

We highly value and respect everyone's opinion concerning the titles we offer. However, we cannot allow persons under the age of 13 to have accounts at BN.com or to post customer reviews. Please see our Terms of Use for more details.

What to exclude from your review:

Please do not write about reviews, commentary, or information posted on the product page. If you see any errors in the information on the product page, please send us an email.

Reviews should not contain any of the following:

  • - HTML tags, profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or comments that defame anyone
  • - Time-sensitive information such as tour dates, signings, lectures, etc.
  • - Single-word reviews. Other people will read your review to discover why you liked or didn't like the title. Be descriptive.
  • - Comments focusing on the author or that may ruin the ending for others
  • - Phone numbers, addresses, URLs
  • - Pricing and availability information or alternative ordering information
  • - Advertisements or commercial solicitation

Reminder:

  • - By submitting a review, you grant to Barnes & Noble.com and its sublicensees the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use the review in accordance with the Barnes & Noble.com Terms of Use.
  • - Barnes & Noble.com reserves the right not to post any review -- particularly those that do not follow the terms and conditions of these Rules. Barnes & Noble.com also reserves the right to remove any review at any time without notice.
  • - See Terms of Use for other conditions and disclaimers.
Search for Products You'd Like to Recommend

Recommend other products that relate to your review. Just search for them below and share!

Create a Pen Name

Your Pen Name is your unique identity on BN.com. It will appear on the reviews you write and other website activities. Your Pen Name cannot be edited, changed or deleted once submitted.

 
Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously
Sort by: Showing all of 6 Customer Reviews

  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Really Underrated.

    This entire album is awesome. You always here people talking about the first album and Rocket to Russia, but you never hear about Leave Home. This record is just as great. This is the most underrated Ramones album and has some of their best music on it.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  NoThank you for your feedback.   Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.

  • Anonymous

    Posted January 17, 2012

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted December 31, 2011

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted November 16, 2008

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted July 5, 2009

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted April 2, 2011

    No text was provided for this review.

Sort by: Showing all of 6 Customer Reviews