Titles:* Sonatine No. II (Johann L. Dussek)* Valse Isabel; Op. 16 (Van Veachton Rogers)* Sonatina; Op. 36; No. 1; Allegro; Andante; Vivace (Muzio Clementi)* Tango (Carlos Salzedo)* Rondo (W. A. Mozart)* Promenade a Marly (Annie Challan)
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The 33 1/3 series is a great idea; but theres its ups and downs- the ...By Francisco PeixotoThe 33 1/3 series is a great idea; but theres ups and downs- the best i read so far are the Throbbing Gristle- 20 jazz...; Richard Hell- blank gen... and Wire- pink flag. The Richard Hell one is what this Ramones book could be- it covers the recording process; the ideas in the songs and their making from its roots ( 50s and 60s rock; free jazz and literary influences) trough the final product and its impact on the author; the world and on the artists; and it add something to the story with the writing; better yet; it doesnt lose a single line in re telling Please Kill Me or covering old ground on punk as movement. Then theres this Ramones book; the opposite. This book aim for something good-The Ramones as a concept; but it doesnt go anywhere form there; its just re-telling of info we have somewhere else and are tired to know. Unless you never read anything about 70s punk or the Ramones; dont waste your time here. For the best analysis on Ramones first album; i strongly recommend the article by Tim Sommer published in 2016 in the observer ( the Ramones debut album is still the best punk album of all time).2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An excellent brief book.By JamesA great concept for a series; I have read several of these album-books; and particularly enjoy the diversity of prose. "Ramones" is one of my favorite albums by one of my favorite bands. Nicholas Rombes describes the zeitgeist of the mid-late 70s with his book. Unlike so many boring books and films about the era; Nicolas does not default to hyperbole about punk saving the universe. Instead; the author paints a picture of why The Ramones were an interesting band and how they fit in to the cultural landscape of the 70s. I started reading this on a plane and found myself devouring it within a couple hours and wished that it kept going. I got the sense that the author has a deep appreciation for this simultaneously perfect and flawed band; and put a great deal of heart behind each paragraph. I dont know anything about Nicholas Rombes; but I sure hope he continues writing!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five stars for RamonesBy Darin AdamczykGreat way to kick off--I guess you can say--the 40th anniversary of the Ramones self-titled debut album. Good read too. :)