"Leave Home" is the second studio album by American punk rock band the Ramones. It was released on January 10, 1977, through Sire Records, nearly a year after the band's self-titled debut album, Ramones.
The album features 14 tracks with a duration of less than 31 minutes. It showcases the band's evolving sound, which mixes punk rock, pop, and surf music influences. Among the notable songs on the album are "Pinhead," "Glad to See You Go," and "Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment."
"Leave Home" was produced by Tommy Ramone and Tony Bongiovi. The album did not achieve commercial success at the time of its release, but it has since been recognized as a classic example of punk rock. Critics have praised the album for its raw energy, catchy songwriting, and dark sense of humor.
With respect to background, the Ramones had begun writing and rehearsing new songs shortly after the release of Ramones in April 1976. Several songs were considered for the album, but the band eventually selected 14 tracks. The album was recorded over a period of two weeks at Sundragon Studios in New York City.
Upon release, "Leave Home" garnered positive reviews from contemporary music critics, many of whom hailed the band for its unrivaled high-energy performance, edgy lyrical themes, and uncompromising commitment to the punk rock ethos.
