American Beauty is CJ Ramone’s third solo album and was recorded again with Steve Soto and Dan Root, with Pete Sosa (Street Dogs) taking over on drums. This effort crackles with the spirit of ’76 and once again, the sound and vibe of classic Ramones records. He lent backing vocals to a track on a Night Birds album, and now, on his own record, got contributions from Big Eyes frontwoman Kate Eldridge and the horn section of Mariachi El Bronx on an unexpected and moving cover of Tom Waits’ “Pony." TRACK LISTING:Side A:1. Let’s Go2. Yeah Yeah Yeah3. You’ll Never Make Me Believe4. Before the Lights Go Out 5. Girlfriend in a Graveyard6. Tommy’s GoneSide B:7. Run Around 8. Steady As She Goes 9. Without You 10. Be a Good Girl 11. Moral to the Story 12. Pony
