Ramones 1993 Acid Eaters LP Brazil Original Vinyl Punk rock CBGB Rare Original

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ARTIST: The Ramones

TITLE: Acid Eaters

LABEL: Chrysalis – 827676 1, Radioactive – 827676 1

RECORD GRADE: VG SLEEVE GRADE: VG+ 

NOTES: Brazilian pressing from 1993. Rare! Includes insert
Acid Eaters, released in 1993, is the Ramones' unique take on the rock and psychedelic classics of the '60s that influenced the band. This album stands out as a full collection of cover songs, showing the Ramones' deep reverence for the music that shaped them while adding their signature fast-paced punk energy. It’s a playful and intense exploration of the songs they loved, including tracks by bands like The Byrds, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Jefferson Airplane. True to the Ramones’ style, each cover has been transformed with buzzing guitars, rapid drumming, and Joey Ramone’s distinctive vocals, blending punk’s rawness with ‘60s psych-rock grooves. Highlights include “Journey to the Center of the Mind” (originally by The Amboy Dukes), which kicks off the album with a relentless drive, and “Somebody to Love” (by Jefferson Airplane), a fast, gritty homage to the original. Tracks like “Out of Time” and “7 and 7 Is” keep the energy high while respecting the psychedelic roots. The production, handled by Ed Stasium, maintains a balance between grit and clarity, capturing the Ramones at their punk best while offering a glimpse into their musical roots. Here are 50 artists and bands that align with the Ramones’ blend of punk rock and ’60s rock influences as reflected in Acid Eaters: The Stooges MC5 New York Dolls Dead Boys Sex Pistols The Clash The Who The Byrds The Rolling Stones (early era) The Velvet Underground The Sonics Love The Amboy Dukes Jefferson Airplane The Doors 13th Floor Elevators The Kinks The Yardbirds The Animals The Seeds Them Shadows of Knight The Troggs Count Five Blue Cheer The Monks Electric Prunes Paul Revere & The Raiders Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels The Chocolate Watchband The Zombies Strawberry Alarm Clock The Creation The Pretty Things The Standells The Turtles The Ventures The Stranglers Devo Television X-Ray Spex The Misfits The Damned The Dictators The Vibrators Richard Hell and the Voidoids Blondie Patti Smith Group Radio Birdman Flamin' Groovies These bands represent the mix of punk rock and ‘60s rock revival that the Ramones channeled on Acid Eaters, blending psychedelic experimentation with garage and proto-punk grit. ____ All records ship both domestically (USPS Media Mail) and Internationally (USPS), and will be packed/protected like a pro with experience.