Ramones

The Sire Albums 1981-1989

(Rhino / Warner Records)

You already know they are one of the basic food groups of rock 'n' roll. Legions were influenced, but none surpassed them. Or ever will.

This box collates six past vinyl LPs, from Pleasant Dreams to Brain Drain. A seventh, "neon-pink splatter" disc offers rarities.

Recommended: "We Want The Airwaves," "The KKK Took My Baby Away," "She's A Sensation," "Psycho Therapy," "My-My Kind Of A Girl," "Durango 95," "Wart Hog," "No Go," "Somebody Put Something In my Drink," "Animal Boy," "Eat That Rat," "I Wanna Live," "Weasel Face," "Go Lil' Camaro Go," "All Screwed Up," "Pet Sematary"

Video: Us festival '82 (21:18)

Rhino