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Warren Zevon – Excitable Boy – Cassette
Excitable Boy is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Warren Zevon, released in 1978. The album is well-regarded for its dark humor, witty lyrics, and Zevon’s distinctive songwriting style. It features a mix of rock, folk, and pop elements, showcasing Zevon’s versatility as a musician.
The title track, Excitable Boy, is one of the standout songs on the album. The darkly comedic lyrics tell the story of a troubled protagonist with a penchant for mischief. Another notable track is ‘Werewolves of London,’ which became one of Zevon’s most commercially successful songs.
The album also includes collaborations with well-known musicians, including Jackson Browne and members of Fleetwood Mac. Excitable Boy received positive reviews from critics and contributed to Warren Zevon’s reputation as a unique and influential artist.
Despite facing some initial challenges upon its release, the album has since gained cult status and is considered a classic in Zevon’s discography. Warren Zevon’s ability to blend humor with poignant storytelling is evident throughout ‘Excitable Boy,’ making it a memorable and enduring work.
Warren Zevon came roaring out of the ’70s touchy-feely California singer-songwriter gene pool with one hand on the piano and the other waving a pistol. While his more genteel peers were primarily concerned with taking it easy, Zevon crawled under the seedy side of L.A. and poured it into his ivories, taking in every ounce of decadence and excess. Although the weight the underworld would eventually all but break him, EXCITABLE BOY finds Zevon empowered by his surroundings.
The terrain is unsettling, bizarre and often soaked with blood. Stalking across the landscape are pina colada-sipping werewolves, headless mercenaries, and desperate gamblers. That the sound and overall musical mood of the record is upbeat underscores Zevon’s ability to attach a winning melody to a gallow’s tale. The home runs are the instantly memorable ‘Werewolves of London,’ the murderous glee of ‘Excitable Boy,’ and the affecting ‘Accidentally Like a Martyr.’ After all, it takes a special man to turn a tale of rape and murder into a cheery singalong.
Track Listing
1. Johnny Strikes Up The Band
2. Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner
3. Excitable Boy
4. Werewolves Of London
5. Accidentally Like A Martyr
6. Nighttime In The Switching Yard
7. Veracruz
8. Tenderness On The Block
9. Lawyers, Guns And Money
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