An early moment of genius from
Warren Zevon – the kind of record that really set his talents part from the singer/
songwriter generation that came before – and made
Zevon a key part of a new era of much darker songsmiths!
Zevon manages to weave in all these strange moody elements while still delivering songs that are tuneful – often with studio talent that goes back to an earlier generation of LA polish, but which manages to have a bit more edge here in
Warren's company. The lasting highlight of the record is probably the oft-played "Werewolves Of London" – but the whole thig is filled with gems – titles that include "Accidentally Like A Martyr", "Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner", "Nighttime In The Switching Yard", "Tenderness On The Block", "Veracruz", and "Lawyers Guns & Money".
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and light aging.)