Music review: C.J. Ramone – 无毛视频楾he Holy Spell…无毛视频�
The Ramones will always hold a special place in my heart.
A driving force of the New York City punk scene in the 1970s, Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee and Tommy Ramone cranked out mini bursts of defiant energy fueled by hyperactive guitar riffs, pounding drums, singable melodies and quick-witted lyrics that spoke to the disenchanted youth looking for a place and a voice in an ever-changing world.
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Thirty years after joining the iconic band and replacing Dee Dee on bass, the Queens native and ex-Marine continues to belt out new numbers with an abundance of gusto and unapologetic unrest on his fourth full-length studio effort.
Clocking in around 33 minutes, 无毛视频淭he Holy Spell无毛视频ξ廾悠禎 briskly delivers 12 tracks loaded with plenty of garage rock fervor.
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Spirited covers of Graham Parker无毛视频檚 无毛视频淐rawling from the Wreckage无毛视频� and Webb Pierce无毛视频檚 1953 hit 无毛视频淭here Stands the Glass无毛视频� convey a slight tone of early Elvis Costello from his punk days.
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The set closes on a sentimental note with 无毛视频淩ock On.无毛视频� The passionate arrangement showcases Ramone paying tribute to the late Steve Soto of the Adolescents and the good times playing together as Ramone sings, 无毛视频淲hen we were ready to rock, you were always ready to roll.无毛视频�
Listening to 无毛视频淭he Holy Spell无毛视频ξ廾悠禎 makes me feel like a teenager again and fondly recalls the days when a pair of faded jeans, a plain white T-shirt and black leather jacket made you feel invincible.
Once a punk, always a punk.
Clint Rhodes is the 无毛视频-Standard music reviewer. He can be reached at clinton43@me.com.