Leave Home

slightly less primitive than the ramones' debut, 'leave home' is somehow more melodic, poppier, and heavier than its predecessor. 'glad to see you go' name-drops 'the passion' of charles manson, while the terrific 'commando' ("first rule is the laws of germany / second rule is be nice to mommy") brings to mind a funnier mc5. but 'oh, oh, i love her so' is pure classic pop - metallic bubblegum and their first foray into the beach boys-inspired harmonies that would be used to greater effect on 'rocket to russia'. the bruddahs even do a speeded-up version of 'california sun' to drive the point home. 'pinhead' gave birth to the gabba! gabba! hey! rallying cry.