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Excitable Boy

~ Warren Zevon (Artist)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
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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. Night Time in the Switching Yard
7. Veracruz
8. Tenderness on the Block
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With this 1978 LP, Warren Zevon stepped forward as something of the dark prince of California. Like fellow Southern California outcast Randy Newman, Zevon achieved some fame, albeit not what his talent would have earned him had he written songs more like his mellower pal Jackson Browne and a little less like Jack the Ripper in a convertible. Fascinated with bloodthirsty antiheroes, Zevon wrote with the flair of a desperately bright pulp writer and summoned images of mutilated mercenaries ("Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner"), pampered bad boys ("Lawyers, Guns and Money"), helpless sickos (the title track), and, of course, feral Chinese-food fiends ("Werewolves of London"). Excitable Boy's 1976 predecessor (Warren Zevon) may be a more consistent album, but this is the one that put Zevon in the public consciousness as someone to keep an eye on--for protection as well as promise. --Steven Stolder

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Introduction to Warren:), Feb 20 2004
By A. McCusker "Ed fan" (from Baltimore) - See all my reviews
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I am ashamed to say...I'd never heard of Warren Zevon. I know a sacrelidge at best:) A buddy of mine and I were talking. "Tenderness on the Block" came up and I mentioned how that was on my "to find" list. He introduced me to Warren's version..I was blown away to say the least. This led me to buy " Excitable Boy".
I love this album..it has such diversity in it...seriousness, fun, depth and such remarkable talent. It is a true shame to hear of his
passing. I am a new fan..but sad none the less:) My personal faves on a lighter note....Lawyers, Guns and Money, Tenderness on the Block, Nighttime in the Switchingyard, Veracruz and Accidently like a Martyr....Classic Zevon
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5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Album Ever Made, Jan 24 2004
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White Album. Beggar's Banquet. Sergeant Pepper. Exile on Main Street. Let it Bleed. Blonde on Blonde. Highway 61 Revisited. Born to Run. Deja Vu. Workingman's Dead. Live at the Fillmore East. Worthy contenders all. They all bow to Zevon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Underatted Gem, Oct 10 2003
By G. J Wiener (Westchester, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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Quite a range on this Exciteable Boy release by the late Warren Zevon. Catchy Rockers Werewolves of London, Lawyers, Guns, and Money and Exciteable Boy are certainly ear-catching. In the same sense, Veracruz and Johnny Strikes Up The Band are indeed long on catchy lyrics. And you just got to love the funky Nightime In The Switching Yard.

Very distinct instrumental touches especially from the keyboards. The vocal harmonies are quite good as well. Yes, this is a complete package by the Z Man as it earns the full five stars.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Send Lawyers Guns and Money..A Gem of an Album
What would you the listener put on his tombstone.."Send Lawyers Guns and Money..Here Lies An American Original,An American Songwriter". Read more
Published on Sep 18 2003 by Lance G. Rigley

5.0 out of 5 stars Best album for the new listener
A five-star disc and very worthy place to start for the new or curious listener. Excitable Boy was *the* album which made a known commodity on the radio, and thank God that... Read more
Published on Sep 16 2003 by Paul Campbell

5.0 out of 5 stars A Cracked Mirror View of LA Singer Songwriters
More than anyone else in the whole El Lay songwriter movement of the late seventies, Warren Zevon had absolutely no problem with getting a good laugh at the expense of the... Read more
Published on Sep 15 2003 by Tim Brough

5.0 out of 5 stars One to tell the kids about...........
Heard this one my first day as a 16 year old college freshman.
I thought I was cool with my Elton John and K.C. Read more
Published on Sep 4 2003 by A Fan of good music

5.0 out of 5 stars What an album!
From the opener "Johnny Strikes Up The Band" through the closer, "Lawyers, Guns and Money", hands down a forgotten classic of rock and roll. Read more
Published on Jul 25 2003 by R. A. Kett

5.0 out of 5 stars Warren at his Best
We all know of Werewolves of London and Excitable Boy. This Cd has 'em all along with Johnny Strikes up the Band, Tenderness on the block (which was the closing credits to... Read more
Published on Mar 26 2003 by Alex

5.0 out of 5 stars An overlooked literary treasure..
Jackson Browne once called Zevon "the first and foremost proponent of song noir," and I might as well lead off with that description since I can't think of one more simple and... Read more
Published on Nov 21 2002 by spiral_mind

5.0 out of 5 stars The dark side of music: very alluring.
Zevon's classic album, "Excitable boy," captures the essence of this eccentric artist.
Cut 1. "When Johnny strikes up the band." Bland for Zevon but very catchy. Read more
Published on Sep 23 2002 by Michael J. Dykes

5.0 out of 5 stars Warren Zevon rules!
I love this album! my fav song is Excitible Boy!
Published on Sep 21 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excitable Album!
Warren Zevon really is an excitable boy. His music tends to be a wild, raucous celebration of life and living. Read more
Published on Jul 16 2002 by Barron Laycock

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