"Acid Eaters" is indeed the thirteenth studio album by the American punk rock band Ramones, released in 1993. It represents a departure from their usual original material, as it is their only album entirely composed of cover songs.
The album serves as a tribute to the Ramones' favorite artists from the 1960s, showcasing their influences from various genres and bands. Some of the bands covered on "Acid Eaters" include garage rock pioneers like The Seeds and The Amboy Dukes, as well as mainstream acts such as The Beach Boys, The Who, and The Rolling Stones.
This album allowed the Ramones to reinterpret and pay homage to the music that influenced them, giving their own punk rock twist to these classic tracks. While "Acid Eaters" marked a departure from their typical style of original compositions, it provided insight into the musical roots and inspirations that shaped the Ramones' sound over their long and influential career in punk rock.
Released towards the later years of their career, "Acid Eaters" remains an interesting and nostalgic exploration of the Ramones' musical tastes and the impact of 1960s rock and roll on their iconic punk sound.
