Pleasant Dreams

Ramones

Pleasant Dreams

RELEASED: July 20, 1981
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. We Want the Airwaves 3:20 2. All's Quiet on the Eastern Front 2:12 3. The KKK Took My Baby Away 2:31 4. Don't Go 2:46 5. You Sound Like You're Sick 2:40 6. It's Not My Place 3:22 7. She's a Sensation 3:26 8. 7-11 3:33 9. You Didn't Mean Anything to Me 2:59 10. Come on Now 2:30 11. This Business Is Killing Me 2:39 12. Sitting in My Room 2:30
Historical Archive
Pleasant Dreams is the fifth studio album by the American punk rock band Ramones, released in 1981. The album saw the band incorporating more pop and rock elements into their sound, diverging from their earlier, more raw punk rock style. It features catchy melodies, tight arrangements, and a polished production that some fans appreciated, while others felt it strayed from the band's punk roots. The album includes notable tracks such as 'We Want the Airwaves' and 'The KKK Took My Baby Away', showcasing the band's signature blend of humor and social commentary. Despite mixed reviews upon its release, Pleasant Dreams has gained a more favorable retrospective view, often being recognized for its influence on punk and alternative rock.