Digitally remastered edition. Road to Ruin is the fourth studio album by punk pioneers The Ramones, originally released on September 21, 1978, through Sire Records. It was the first Ramones album to feature new drummer Marky Ramone, who replaced Tommy Ramone. Tommy left due to lack of previous albums sales and stress while touring; however, he stayed with the band to produce the album with Ed Stasium. It features the well-known track "I Wanna Be Sedated." The album incorporated musical elements which were unheard of in punk rock, such as guitar solos and ballads.