Magnetic Eye Records unveil new Ramones Redux installment
Magnetic Eye Records unveil the next installment in their acclaimed Redux Series in homage to American punk pioneers RAMONES. The series’ established practice of paying tribute to legendary rock classics with the recreation of one of the selected band’s milestone albums is further elevated for this project with the production guidance of engineer, sound designer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and Grammy winner Marc Urselli.
This installment features cover renditions by current artists taking on the 1976 self-titled debut album “Ramones” in the form of “Marc Urselli’s Ramones Redux” alongside a companion album of tracks from across the rest of the discography as “Best of Marc Urselli’s Ramones Redux”.
Traditionally, the label has launched the project with a Kickstarter campaign, which will continue until March 19. An impressive list of artists & collaborations has already been announced for “Ramones Redux” and “Best of Ramones Redux” as follows (in alphabetical order):
- Arthur Brown & The Berserker BlóthaR of GWAR
- Daníel Hjálmtýsson & Mortiis
- David J (Bauhaus) & Paul Wallfisch (Swans, Botanica)
- Deathchant
- Destructo Disk feat. Timo Ellis (Netherlands)
- Domkraft feat. Ulf Cederlund (Entombed) & Justin Goins and Tommy Southard (Solace)
- Duel
- Glerakur feat. Andromeda Anarchia (Folterkammer)
- Impostor Cult feat. Amy Tung Barrysmith (Year of the Cobra)
- Kayo Dot & Ihsahn (Emperor)
- King Potenaz & Nefariant
- Mondo Generator
- Napalm Death & Thurston Moore
- Restless Spirit feat. Jeff Matz (High on Fire)
- So Hideous feat. Gary Lucas (Captain Beefheart, Jeff Buckley)
- Ufomammut feat. Bent Sæther (Motorpsycho)
- Venamoris feat. Dave Lombardo & Paula Lombardo with Eicca Toppinen (Apocalyptica)
- Voidvod feat. JG Thirlwell
- Volume
- Zapato 3 feat. Toxic Tito & Rudy La Scala
- Zeni Geva & Andreas Bajer (Besvärjelsen)
Rock took a turn towards the bombastic, complex, and symphonic in the early 70s of the last century. Yet in Downtown New York, a very different scene emerged that begged to differ. In a new club, a bunch of leather-clad rowdy youths that called their band RAMONES gave their debut show at CBGB’s on August 16, 1974. They were loud, their hard-hitting songs needed few chords, hardly lasted longer than two minutes, and they barely gave a damn about playing perfect notes. The world of music was about to change forever.
The RAMONES are unquestionably the most ubiquitous American punk rock band of all time, whose spirit of rebellion and music have inspired generations. With three chords and straightforward lyrics, the RAMONES embraced a stripped-down, high-energy approach that was both primal and revolutionary when it arrived in 1976.
Magnetic Eye’s Redux Series was created to pay homage to classic albums from across music history. This homage to the RAMONES has been masterminded and curated by Marc Urselli. “Ramones Redux” re-imagines and celebrates the punk legends’ debut album from start to finish, accompanied by “Best of Ramones Redux”.
The Magnetic Eye Redux Series features hand-picked classic albums from across the history of rock and metal re-imagined in their entirety. Join us for our ninth foray into Redux territory as we pay proper respect to the US punk legends RAMONES.