Following the exact same blueprint as it's three predecessors, Road to Ruin simply doesn't yield the same results as the other records. In part, it's because the band sounds a little forced on the harder numbers, but the main problem lies with the undistinguished material. "I Wanna Be Sedated" is a classic, and "Questioningly" proves that The Ramones are just as effective when they slow the tempo down, yet much of the record sounds like The Ramones trying to give the people what they want.