sire records. srk 3571 / 12 tracks / jul 1981

RI (CD): sire/rhino/wea. / 19 tracks / 2002

CAN: sire. 3571 / 1981

D: wea/sire. 56923 / 1982

ITA: sire. / 1981

ES: sire. / 1982 (?)

MEX: sire. lae 382 / 1981

BRA: wea. 28051 / ?

ARG: sire. srk 3571

JAP: nippon phonogram. 25pp-28 / 1981

RI (CD): JAP: warner. / 19 tracks / 2005

RI (CD): JAP: wea. / 2006

US version with printed inner sleeve; US test press with plain white labels/sleeve. Japanese version is a promo; has Obi strip, liner notes and lyric sheet. Mexican version with Spanish song titles. Brazilian and Argentinean versions have printed inner sleeve; ARG version has Spanish title (“Suenos Agradables”) on front sleeve. US & Japanese reissue CDs are remastered and have 7 bonus tracks. 2006 Japan reissue in a mini LP-style paper sleeve.

Like on the previous LP, the Ramones sound a bit tired and worn on this album; they seem to be a victim of the punk paradigm they created themselves, and although they make attempts to break out and expand their sound, they are best when they just do what they've always done. A lot of so-so songs, a few mini hits, that makes a decent album but definitely no classic. [7]  

Von den zwölf Songs haben sie live nur knapp die Hälfte gespielt, und das auch nur für kurze Zeit - ein schlechtes Zeichen. Das Ganze klingt langsam und müde und hat gerade einmal “KKK” als kleinen Hit. Nicht wirklich schlecht, aber… (KS)

Tracks: we want the airwaves / all’s quiet on the western front / the kkk took my baby away / don’t go / you sound like you’re sick / it’s not my place / she’s a sensation / 7-11 / you didn’t mean anything to me / come on now / this business is killing me / sitting in my room (/ //CD Bonus:// touring (1981 version) / i can't get you out of my mind / chop suey (alternate version) / sleeping troubles (demo) / kicks to try (demo) / i'm not an answer (demo) / stares in this town (demo))