Prior to producing the album, Daniel Rey had opened for the Ramones in the late 1970s as a member of Shrapnel. Despite receiving mixed critical reviews, Stephen Thomas Erlewine later wrote that the album was the last time the band "still sounded like they mattered." Background Additionally, Joey is heard singing a duet with Blondie vocalist Debbie Harry on "Go Lil' Camaro Go". Genres varied significantly throughout the album, with some songs showing the influence of hard rock, heavy metal music, and crossover thrash, while others showcased a bubblegum pop sound. The band hired Blondie drummer Clem Burke (who took the pseudonym "Elvis Ramone") for two shows, until Marky Ramone returned. The band toured the world following the album's release, but certain show dates were cancelled after Richie left the band due to financial conflicts with Johnny. The band members disagreed on many things during the album's production, and producer Rey described them as impatient. It fared well on charts outside the United States, but peaked at No. Recording sessions began that April at Intergalactic Studios in New York City, with the band recording instruments before vocals in order to learn songs more quickly. It was produced by Daniel Rey and released on September 15, 1987, by Sire Records. Halfway to Sanity is the 10th studio album by American punk band the Ramones, and their last album to feature drummer Richie Ramone. "I Wanna Live" b/w "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)".
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