Studio Album · No. 11

Brain Drain Songwriting Credits by Ramones

1989 Sire 12 tracks 35:02

Produced by Bill Laswell, Jean Beauvoir, Daniel Rey

Sire Punk RockPop Punk
Artist
92%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 11 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ramones carries a lyricist or composer credit.

92%
11 trackswritten by Ramones 1 trackoutside writers
Ramones's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist92%
Composer92%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
8
Lyricists
3
Producers
1989
Released
Data Insight

Three-way tie at six each: Dee Dee, Joey and Daniel Rey. It is the only Ramones album where the producer matches both songwriters in the band, and the last with Dee Dee playing on it.

The 1989 album, Dee Dee Ramone's last with the band, carrying "Pet Sematary" from the Stephen King film.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
I Believe in Miracles
Dee Dee RamoneDaniel Rey Douglas Glenn ColvinDaniel Rey Bill LaswellJean BeauvoirDaniel Rey Ramones (Performer)
2
Zero Zero UFO
Dee Dee RamoneDaniel Rey Douglas Glenn ColvinDaniel Rey Bill LaswellJean BeauvoirDaniel Rey Ramones (Performer)
3
Don't Bust My Chops
Dee Dee RamoneJoey RamoneDaniel Rey Douglas Glenn ColvinJeffrey Ross HymanDaniel Rey Bill LaswellJean BeauvoirDaniel Rey Ramones (Performer)
4
Punishment Fits the Crime
Dee Dee RamoneRichie Stotts Douglas Glenn ColvinRichie Stotts Bill LaswellJean BeauvoirDaniel Rey Ramones (Performer)
5
All Screwed Up
Joey RamoneAndy ShernoffMarky RamoneDaniel Rey Jeffrey Ross HymanAndy ShernoffMarc Steven BellDaniel Rey Bill LaswellJean BeauvoirDaniel Rey Ramones (Performer)
6
Palisades Park
Chuck Barris Chuck Barris Bill LaswellJean BeauvoirDaniel Rey Ramones (Performer)
7
Pet Sematary #4
Dee Dee RamoneDaniel Rey Douglas Glenn ColvinDaniel Rey Bill LaswellJean BeauvoirDaniel Rey Ramones (Performer)
8
Learn to Listen
Dee Dee RamoneJohnny RamoneDaniel Rey Douglas Glenn ColvinJohn William CummingsDaniel Rey Bill LaswellJean BeauvoirDaniel Rey Ramones (Performer)
9
Can't Get You Outta My Mind
Joey Ramone Jeffrey Ross Hyman Bill LaswellJean BeauvoirDaniel Rey Ramones (Performer)
10
Ignorance Is Bliss
Joey RamoneAndy Shernoff Jeffrey Ross HymanAndy Shernoff Bill LaswellJean BeauvoirDaniel Rey Ramones (Performer)
11
Come Back, Baby
Joey Ramone Jeffrey Ross Hyman Bill LaswellJean BeauvoirDaniel Rey Ramones (Performer)
12
Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)
Joey Ramone Jeffrey Ross Hyman Bill LaswellJean BeauvoirDaniel Rey Ramones (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 15 contributors

DR
Daniel Rey
Writer · Producer
On this album6 written
DD
Dee Dee Ramone
Writer
On this album6 written
DG
Douglas Glenn Colvin
Writer
On this album6 written
JR
Jeffrey Ross Hyman
Writer
On this album6 written
JR
Joey Ramone
Writer
On this album6 written
AS
Andy Shernoff
Writer
On this album2 written
CB
Chuck Barris
Writer
On this album1 written
JW
John William Cummings
Writer
On this album1 written
JR
Johnny Ramone
Writer
On this album1 written
MS
Marc Steven Bell
Writer
On this album1 written
MR
Marky Ramone
Writer
On this album1 written
RS
Richie Stotts
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Brain Drain

Who wrote the songs on Brain Drain?
Dee Dee Ramone, Joey Ramone and Daniel Rey on six each of the twelve tracks. Andy Shernoff shares two and Marky Ramone one.
Who wrote "Pet Sematary"?
Dee Dee Ramone and Daniel Rey, for the Stephen King film of the same name.
How high did the single chart?
"Pet Sematary" reached number 4 on Alternative Airplay.
Was this Dee Dee's last album?
Yes as a player. He left in 1989 but kept writing for the band on the two albums that followed.
How high did the album chart?
Number 122 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
How long is the album?
35:02 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Brain Drain Wikipedia: Ramones discography Cover Art Archive: Brain Drain by Ramones