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My Ride's Here

~ Warren Zevon (Artist)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
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Warren Zevon has always been one of the most literate songwriting storytellers. Thus, it makes sense that My Ride's Here (the title refers to the vehicle the Grim Reaper might drive) comes in the form of a cool rock-literary crossover. Zevon once used novelist Thomas McGuane as a collaborator; here, he employs the considerable talents of Hunter S. Thompson, Carl Hiaasen, and sportswriter Mitch Albom (of Tuesdays with Morrie fame) to aid in his satiric little gems, and he's hit a grand slam this time out. "Basket Case," the Hiaasen collaboration, is the ultimate music/book tie-in, sardonically performed in the metallic style of the Slut Puppies, the band in Hiaasen's bestselling mystery novel Basket Case. "You're a Whole Different Person When You're Scared," the Thompson collaboration, is a dark, bluesy, philosophical vamp, but it's Albom's humorous "Hit Somebody (The Hockey Song)"--featuring guest vocalist David Letterman(!)--that ultimately steals the CD. Not that Zevon banks solely on his book-writing buddies. "Sacrificial Lambs," a cynical (but sadly true) look at modern celebrity; "MacGillycuddy's Reeks," an authentic-sounding Irish folk parody; and the Dylanesque hallucinations of the title track all prove the once excitable boy is still in fine shape. --Bill Holdship

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4.0 out of 5 stars Eat My Dust and I'll Clean Your Clock, Jan 24 2004
By Tim Brough "author and music buff" (Springfield, PA United States) - See all my reviews
After the comfortable, personal warmth of "Life'll Kill Ya," Warren rocks a little harder on this great collection of songs. It's also his most literate, as he shared the writing with such notables as Carl Hiaasen, Paul Muldoon and Hunter S. Thompson. This is also one of his albums where Warren allowed his more sophisticated musical tastes to flow freely (the string arrangement on "Genius" being the finest example).

In fact, it's hard for me to pick a favorite from this album. Every song has it's own particular charm. Be it David Letterman's guest bark on "Hit Somebody," or the Hollywood Idolmaker machine that would put Saddam Hussien at the same party as Russell Crowe (in "Sacrificial Lamb"), or the (now even more) ironic Dylanesque limo-ride-to-heaven title track that closes this disc, Zevon played to all his strongest points on "My Ride's Here." I can even stomach the bizarre inclusion of "Laissez-Moi Tranquille" sung in French.

After all, how can you resist an album that compares Albert Einstein to Charlie Sheen? And what's a Canadian farm boy to do? Dammit, I am gonna miss this guy. Warren, I hope you really are writing sonnets while wrestling the angels.

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4.0 out of 5 stars My Ride's Here, Nov 29 2003
By "superball9" (Arlington, VA, USA) - See all my reviews
Over Warren Zevon's three-decade career he has had the privilege of working with such seminal recording artists as Bob Dylan and Neil Young to future hall-of-famers REM and Flea. For My Ride's Here, Zevon collaborates his characteristically dark and sardonic songwriting with that of a four-some of best-selling authors. Working with the literary world is not wholly foreign to Zevon as in 1998 he formed the "Rock Bottom Remainders," a band comprised of those musical powerhouses Steven King, Dave Barry, and Amy Tan. Long-time friend Hunter S. Thompson (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) contributes his paranoia to "You're A Whole Different Person When You're Scared" while "Basket Case," co-written with Carl Hiaasen, inspired the author's prize-winning novel of the same name. Zevon also has the distinction of being the only man to fill in for Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman as musical director. The late-night duo both show their appreciation by lending their organ skills and backing vocals respectively to "The Hockey Song (Hit Somebody)" co-written by Tuesdays With Morrie author, Mitch Albom. Zevon gives Serge Gainsbourg a complete makeover with his cover of "Laissez-Moi Tranquille." My Ride's Here is definitely an interesting album with its various collaborations, flowing surprisingly well given such, while staying true stylistically to other Zevon releases. (originally written July 2002).
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of Warren's Best, Nov 8 2003
By W. Woodall (fontana, ca USA) - See all my reviews
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This album is stellar. It doesn't get any better than this.
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2.0 out of 5 stars i guess i just didn't get it
I am baffled. I was certain when I first heard this cd that this is Mr. Zevon's weakest effort next to Wanted Dead or Alive. Read more
Published on Oct 29 2003 by chris

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Hit Somebody (The Hockey Song) about the goon who finally scored a goal on the last play of his career is priceless. Read more
Published on Sep 21 2003 by jaybean

5.0 out of 5 stars Hit Somebody who has not heard of this CD!
As A Hardcore Zevon Fan, this is one of his better works. about the only thing that stalled the CD was "Laissez Moi Tranquille" where he sang in nothing but french. Read more
Published on Jun 15 2003 by The new Red Baron

4.0 out of 5 stars Bit of a Mixed Bag
I wanted to love this since I'm a diehard Zevon fan, but while I enjoy it immensely, I don't feel it's Zevon at his best. The sound is muddy for starters.. Read more
Published on Mar 18 2003 by Zelig

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and sadly prophetic......
As some of you have already heard Warren Zevon has been diagnosed with incurable lung cancer. This may very well be his last album and if that's the case he's going out in top... Read more
Published on Feb 23 2003 by scott belba

5.0 out of 5 stars He's Down But Not Out
Simply put, we'll miss him. But before he's gone, check out this collection of wonderful tunes, especially "Hit Somebody", the absolute best sports song ever written... Read more
Published on Jan 2 2003 by mark munger

5.0 out of 5 stars jg
It is so autobiographical and he is so aware of his own mortality as it comes due. If you are singer songwriter fan its an essential part of your collection. Read more
Published on Dec 25 2002 by Jeffrey A. Gold

4.0 out of 5 stars "He was makin' out like Charlie Sheen... he was a genius"
Zevon, rock's answer to Randy Newman, has produced an album that gets better upon each listen. Initially, much like his other albums, 'My Ride's Here' is quite hard to conquer... Read more
Published on Dec 15 2002 by M. Packham

5.0 out of 5 stars His ride isn't here yet, and here's your proof
A work of power and beauty, with fine guitar by the Z-man, and wonderful drumming laid down by Anton Fig. Read more
Published on Nov 13 2002 by O. Morrissette

5.0 out of 5 stars Ahoooooooo, Zevon Rides Again
Zevon's latest, My Ride's Here is a collection of 10 songs incluces 2 cover tunes ("Laissez-Moi Tranquille", -- Translation: Leave me in peace or Leave me alone? Read more
Published on Oct 5 2002 by Lili Love

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