{"title":"Warren Zevon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Warren Zevon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarren Zevon (1947-2003) was an American singer-songwriter born in Chicago, Illinois. A sharply intelligent and darkly comic writer, he developed a devoted cult following and the admiration of peers, even as mainstream success largely eluded him outside his signature hit. Diagnosed with terminal mesothelioma, he recorded a poignant final album, The Wind, completed shortly before his death in 2003, which won Grammy recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eZevon worked in rock, folk rock, and singer-songwriter traditions, distinguished by literate, sardonic, and frequently macabre lyrics that blended wit, violence, and pathos. His songs ranged from hard-rocking and satirical to tender and reflective, marking him as one of the most distinctive songwriters of his era and a favorite among fellow artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarren Zevon (1976, Asylum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcitable Boy (1978, featuring Werewolves of London)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSentimental Hygiene (1987)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Wind (2003, Artemis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcitable Boy and Zevon's Asylum-era albums have been reissued, and original pressings are collected by fans of 1970s singer-songwriters. The Wind, his acclaimed farewell, is also of particular interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Warren Zevon often start with Excitable Boy (1978) or the self-titled album (1976). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folk-vinyl-records\"\u003eFolk \u0026amp; Indie Folk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"warren-zevon-preludes-vinyl-27-tracks-in-hardbound-slipcase","title":"Preludes 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing Warren Zevon's death in 2003, his son Jordan Zevon discovered 126 unreleased outtakes and demos in a piano-sized touring case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540976939191,"sku":"210000071916","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4096515-2846669.jpg?v=1781154935"},{"product_id":"warren-zevon-self-titled-vinyl-180g","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded in 1975 and released in 1976, this album features guest artists Jackson Browne, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, Phil Everly, Don Henley and Glenn Frey, Bonnie Raitt and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785753047223,"sku":"210000051691","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2743468-2729934.jpg?v=1783045812"},{"product_id":"warren-zevon-excitable-boy-vinyl-rocktober-25","title":"Excitable Boy LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis album brought Zevon to commercial attention and remains the best-selling album of his career, and includes the single \"Werewolves of London\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785777262775,"sku":"210000100024","price":36.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4454525-3445041.jpg?v=1783045888"},{"product_id":"warren-zevon-self-titled-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarren Zevon's self-titled album on 180-gram vinyl embodies a tactile experience for listeners. This 2LP set includes remastered tracks such as \"Desperados Under the Eaves\" and \"Carmelita,\" highlighting his sharp lyrics and narrative depth. As you handle these records, the weight of the vinyl resonates with the significance of his artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785830412471,"sku":"210000091247","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4344043-3188821.jpg?v=1783046042"},{"product_id":"warren-zevon-mr-bad-example-rocktober-vinyl","title":"Mr. Bad Example (Rocktober vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarren Zevon's \"Mr. Bad Example\" grooves like a whiskey-fueled rant in a dim-lit bar, spinning tales of mischief and mirth. This Rocktober vinyl from Rhino brings forth the biting humor and rugged spirit that solidified Zevon as a cult figure in classic rock, with tracks that twist and tease at every turn. In those deeper cuts, the midnight laughter bleeds through the surface, echoing a raw slice of Americana that refuses to conform.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48860518449335,"sku":"210000100886","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4454552-3495114.jpg?v=1783653987"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/warren-zevon.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}