Osaka Ramones
by Shonen Knife
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. PopMatters
    Nov 14, 2011
    40
    As it stands, Osaka Ramones is a misguided affair almost from start to finish, and, as a whole, should be given as wide a berth as possible except by completists who have to have absolutely everything by Shonen Knife.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 14, 2011
    60
    [Shonen Knife's] 13 Ramones covers sound exactly like you'd expect.
  3. Drowned In Sound
    Nov 14, 2011
    60
    If you love Shonen Knife wholly you will probably enjoy Osaka Ramones to some extent.

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  1. Equinoqs
    Jun 27, 2012
    8
    Shonen Knife is the group that was meant to do a Ramones cover album, and the final product proves it. The band does great fresh takes onShonen Knife is the group that was meant to do a Ramones cover album, and the final product proves it. The band does great fresh takes on songs you've heard often enough to know by heart. And yes, Shonen Knife's live performances of these songs are even better (YouTube them)! My only disappointment is that their cover of "I Wanna Be Sedated", which is my favorite Ramones cover ever, wasn't included on this album.… Full Review »
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