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Music : My Ride's Here
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My Ride's Here by: Warren Zevon |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0699675112424 Label: Artemis Records Manufacturer: Artemis Records Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Artemis Records Release Date: May 07, 2002 Studio: Artemis Records Sales Rank: 52599 MPN: 51124 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.com: 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 Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - My Ride's Here - great cdThoroughly enjoyable CD, as expected, from one of America's best songwriters. Warren never disappoints and his work continued to evolve up to the time of his too soon passing. His wit and mastery are sorely missed. Rating: - Warren and Hunter I miss you bothWarren's lyrics have been around all my life. Hunter loved Warren too and they were friends. Sir Zevon was a true musical genius lyric wise and melody wise. This is where he says goodbye as he gets ready to die. His Ride was waiting but I wish it had never come. Rating: - An Irish folk song that mentions the NASDAQ?? .......YES!!! A song that borders on metal! A song entirely in French! The Hockey Song! vocal effects that sound like a mix between Ozzy Osbourne & Ian Anderson. More Irish! a mention of Chalton Heston! It's all here folks. Warren tries a lot of different things on this album and they all work! He hits one out of the park. Rating:  - Warren Zevon - Teams Up With David Letterman "My Ride's Here" is neither a great Warren Zevon album or a clunker. Overall I find it rather average for Zevon although there are several great tracks on the disc. "Sacrificial Lambs", the Celtic influenced "MacGillicuddy's Reeks", "You're A Whole Different Person When Your Scared", and the title track are all very good. Another great song is "Hit Somebody" which is possibly the best song about Hockey ever written. The song features talk show host David Letterman yelling out "hit somebody" in the background of this story of an NHL hockey goon who just wants to score a goal. The rest of the album is all decent, but nothing mind blowing. I also find it interesting that Zevon does two covers on the album which is unusual for him. That coupled ... Read More: Rating: - If you love Zevon, it is really a five star album.Not all of these songs are great, but two are, and another four or five are very good. That's pretty good for ten songs at the end of one's life. Warren Zevon had a knack for lyrics and putting music to them in a way that was interesting, but let the story be told. In my view the three great songs are the title track, "My Ride's Here", "Basket Case" and "Lord Byron's Luggage". From "My Ride's Here": I was staying at the Westin I was playing to a draw When in walked Charlton Heston With the Tablets of the Law He said, "It's still the Greatest Story" I said, "Man, I'd like to stay" But I'm bound for glory I'm on my way My ride's here ... That is pretty good ... Read More: |
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