Adios Amigos

Again The Ramones released another classic, one of their last albums to be released and it is a great one. Some real classics on here from a band that need no introduction. Get the deluxe edition for the extra track!!!

Too bad this was the last album because it included a few great songs. A perfect last album, that wasn't overdone in production. The band didn't try to outdo their early albums, but in stead kept it the way it should be. Though the band did say they would call it quits, if this album wasn't successful, there couldn't of been a better time for the Ramones to end. think a wise choice. A perfect ending to an era, a legendary band, and a great time reflex on the 22 years this band work so hard to create amazing music.The standout tracks includes:I dont wanna grow upIt's not for me to knowThe crusherLife's a gasHave a nice dayShe talks to rainbowsBorn to die in BerlinR.a.m.o.n.e.s

Excellent

I definitely agree with Donkey. It's maybe not an absolute classic taken as a whole - there are a few not particularly great tracks (though it's kind of appropriate that 'I Got a Lot to Say' only has two lines in it!).However, there's a confidence and conviction about the whole album which suggests they weren't just going through the motions. It's a lot more tuneful than some of their 80s albums (Animal Boy & Halfway to Sanity in particular). And it contains a handful of songs which are probably the best they ever recorded.I'd single out 'I Don't Wanna Grow Up' as a standout track - it's an absolute belter of a song & though it's a cover version (of a Tom Waits song) it does kind of sum the Ramones up. Makes you feel glad to be alive.Other great songs include:- 'Born to Die in Berlin' - harsh, aggressive, doomy & featuring (in one verse) German lyrics sung by Dee Dee.- 'She Talks to Rainbows' - sad, poignant, heavy and slow.- 'The Crusher' - a zippy punk-pop track sung by CJ, with a hilarious tongue-in-cheek lyric about a would-be boxing champ whose bragging self-confidence swiftly evaporates ('I mean the Russian Bear could probably tear / Me limb from limb / He'd probably grin, be real happy with himself / This is not good for my health').- 'Take the Pain Away' - a poignant, sad song about walking in the rain and feeling blue. I wonder whether Joey knew how ill he was at that stage?Definitely recommended if you like the Ramones, though you might want to skip a track or two.

It's ironic and a little that the first worthwhile Ramones album in many years is their last. This album features some of the groups finest material since the late 70's. The opening song "I Don't Wanna Grow Up" is absolutely superb, easily the equal of any of their earlier records and tracks like Joey's moody "She Talks To Rainbows" and Dee Dee's "Born To Die In Berlin" (featuring a guest return of Dee Dee) showcase the extremes of the bands sound very well. All the songs are very catchy and enjoyable with the only real exceptions being the largely tuneless "Have A Nice Day" and "Got A Lot To Say". With the exception of these tracks the album contains nothing bout good (if not great) pop / punk.

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This is probably the most enjoyable of the Ramones albums after Dee Dee stopped appearing on the records. I've seen some reviews knocking C.J., but look at the shoes he had to fill. It didn't help him much that most of his Ramones album appearances consisted of retread ventures such as Loco Live, Acid Eaters (covers album), Greatest Hits Live and We're Outta Here (final show live).Then there's Mondo Bizarro and Adios Amigos. Both of these albums are a lot of fun, but what makes Adios Amigos a little more enjoyable is that C.J. got to sing most of the Dee Dee songs, where Joey who handled all the lead vocals on Mondo Bizarro except for "Strength To Endure", C.J.'s vocal debut. This breaks up the monotony a little, plus we get to hear a couple C.J.-penned tunes, "Scattergun" and "Got Alot to Say" (strangely, this song was sung by Joey). "Scattergun" is a little weird, but "Got A lot to Say", with it's minimal lyrics, reminds me of the repetitive chants typical of 70's era Ramones.The standout tracks for me are "The Crusher" (revisiting the Dee Dee King classic) and "Life's A Gas", in which Joey foreshadows his premature demise ("...don't be sad" sang Joey -- well guess what, I was sad...!). It just feels good to hear that song now. Dee Dee's "Cretin Family" (title immediately evokes Rocket to Russia-era nostalgia) is a great last-minute throwback.And always a highlight, the cover tunes: The lead-off(?) "I Don't Want To Grow Up", a Tom Waits tune (I definitely did not expect that!... and it is good), Heartbreakers' "I Love You" (nice), and the loopy "Spiderman" theme song from the 60's cartoon, which was a hidden track on the original MCA-Radioactive CD.Notes specific to the Captain Oi! UK release: It does not include the "Spiderman" hidden track, but this is compensated by the bonus track "R.A.M.O.N.E.S." (Ramones cover the Motorhead song about the Ramones), and this is not the same as the studio version that appears on Greatest Hits Live. This is actually a different studio version with C.J. singing (Joey sings on the GH Live version). Listen carefully for a slight (hilarious!) twist on the lyrics in this version. Also, great liner notes by Monte Melnick (tour manager) for the re-issue.For the casual fan, this is not an indispensable album, but definitely a standout among the post-80's releases, and a nice send-off for a seminal band. iAdios Amigos!