Witty hits like "Werewolves of London" and "Excitable Boy" made Zevon the clown prince of the hard-living L.A. music set in the late '70s. More than 20 years later, he's cleaned up his living a lot, but only toned down his lyrics a bit. The title track and "My Shit's Fucked Up" showcase Zevon's... [+] Expand

Witty hits like "Werewolves of London" and "Excitable Boy" made Zevon the clown prince of the hard-living L.A. music set in the late '70s. More than 20 years later, he's cleaned up his living a lot, but only toned down his lyrics a bit. The title track and "My Shit's Fucked Up" showcase Zevon's ironic pessimism. It's uncertain exactly what "Porcelain Monkey" is about, but this much is certain: once it gets inside your head, good luck trying to get it out. Zevon also does well with others' songs. A wonderfully understated "Back in the High Life Again" eclipses Steve Winwood's original. "For My Next Trick I'll Need a Volunteer" is great, too, but Zevon ought to be paying Bruce Springsteen residuals for copping "The Promised Land." ~ Mark Morgenstein, All Music Guide [-] Collapse

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