Animal Boy, released in 1986, saw the Ramones leaning into a more accessible, melodic sound, a departure from their earlier raw punk energy. The album features contributions from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, and its lead single, "Bonestorm," became a minor MTV hit.
- Animal Boy was the band's thirteenth studio album, released May 1, 1986, on Mercury Records.
- The album was produced by Monte Melnick, who had served as the band's tour manager for years, and Ed Stasium, who had previously worked with the band on 'Road to Ruin' and 'Ramonesmania'.
- Despite its more polished sound, Animal Boy only reached number 146 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The Ramones were a pioneering punk rock band from Queens, New York City, formed in 1974 and known for their fast, raw sound and iconic look. In 1986, Ramones were veterans of the punk scene, having already released numerous influential albums and toured extensively worldwide.
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