Halfway to Sanity

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Halfway to Sanity
Studio album by The Ramones
Released	September 15, 1987
Recorded	April 1987
Genre	Punk rock Hardcore punk
Length	29:53
Label	Sire
Producer	Daniel Rey
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Robert Christgau (C+) link
The Ramones chronology
Animal Boy (1986) Halfway to Sanity (1987) Ramones Mania (1988)

Halfway to Sanity is an album by the Ramones. It was released on September 15, 1987. It was the last album to feature Richie Ramone. It is regarded as a critical flop, with few memorable moments. However, the album is held in special regard by some fans due the fact that this was most hardcore punk sounding album they ever made, likely due to Richie Ramone's influence.

The album features "I Wanna Live" and "Garden of Serenity", which were later remastered on the Ramones compilation Loud, Fast Ramones: Their Toughest Hits.

Debbie Harry of Blondie provides backing vocals on "Go Lil' Camaro Go", and Dee Dee Ramone sings lead vocals on "I Lost My Mind".

Contents 1 Track listing 2 Personnel 2.1 Ramones 2.2 Additional musicians

[edit] Track listing

1. "I Wanna Live" (Dee Dee Ramone, Daniel Rey) – 2:36
2. "Bop 'Til You Drop" (Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone) – 2:09
3. "Garden of Serenity" (Dee Dee Ramone, Daniel Rey) – 2:35
4. "Weasel Face" (Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone) – 1:49
5. "Go Lil' Camaro Go" (Dee Dee Ramone) – 2:00
6. "I Know Better Now" (Richie Ramone) – 2:37
7. "Death of Me" (Joey Ramone) – 2:39
8. "I Lost My Mind" (Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone) – 1:33
9. "A Real Cool Time" (Joey Ramone) – 2:38
10. "I'm Not Jesus" (Richie Ramone) – 2:52
11. "Bye Bye Baby" (Joey Ramone) – 4:33
12. "Worm Man" (Dee Dee Ramone) – 1:52

[edit] Personnel

[edit] Ramones

• Joey Ramone – lead vocals
• Johnny Ramone – guitar, backing vocals
• Dee Dee Ramone – bass, backing vocals
• Richie Ramone – drums

[edit] Additional musicians

• Debbie Harry – backing vocals on "Go Lil' Camaro Go"

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