Enjoy Every Sandwich: The Songs of Warren Zevon

Warren Zevon died in 2003, a year after learning he had an inoperable form of lung cancer. He took that year to wrap up loose ends, recording a moving coda to his up and down collection of albums, while being heralded by legions of admirers. This 14-song tribute to the singer-songwriter, coming out a year after his passing, allows for a cooler assessment of his gifts and, guess what? He was one hell of a songwriter. One part fierce rocker, one part slightly abashed sentimentalist, Zevon's lyrical arsenal included humor, sentiment, menace, and general weirdness, all of which he mixed and matched in wild ways. The early hits "Lawyers, Guns and Money" (done here by the Wallflowers) and "Poor Poor Pitiful Me" (recreated by Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt) turn bravado on its ear with witty self-deprecation. Pete Yorn's take on a later gem, "Splendid Isolation," captures Zevon's gift for leftfield pathos, while Jill Sobule's whispered "Don't Let Us Get Sick" allows one to bask in Zevon's hardboiled sensitivity; he wanted to allow his spirit to show, but he didn't want to get stupid about it. This compilation from his last record label was co-produced by Zevon's son, Jordan (who performs a previously unheard number, "Studabaker") and longtime cohort Jorge Calderon (who movingly recreates Zevon's so-long song, "Keep Me in Your Heart"). The duo bring together the likes of Bob Dylan, the Pixies, Steve Earle, and Bruce Springsteen to tip their hats to an artist who's songs deserve to live on for decades after his death. --Steven Stolder more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-21-2008; Enjoy Every (other) song; I wasn't sure of myself when I bought this album but now I'm glad I did. The tribute artists made me appreciate the works of Zevon in ways I hadn't considered before. Sandler's Werewolves of London is a howl, he doesn't get too goofy...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-10-2007; a great CD; This is a fantastic CD. There are at least 5 songs on this album that I treasure, several of which I hadn't heard in either the original or the covered version. Having lost a parent recently, the nature of the tribute also struck a...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-06-2007; Wonderful and Meaningful Songs; What usually happens is that the first rendition one listens and grows with is the one he loves best. For me it worked otherwise. Contrary to what another reviewer said, Zevon's interpretations of his own songs did not grab me. Ok, I was...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-03-2007; Better than expected; This is a nice collection for die hard fans and for people new to his music. It's a good blend of famous and obscure Zevon songs. "My Ride's Here" by Bruce Springsteen is worth the price alone.; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-21-2008; Enjoy Every (other) song; I wasn't sure of myself when I bought this album but now I'm glad I did. The tribute artists made me appreciate the works of Zevon in ways I hadn't considered before. Sandler's Werewolves of London is a howl, he doesn't get too goofy...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-16-2006; hit and miss; The songs are great, but if you are in the market for this disk you already know that. So how about the interpretations and performances? Well, with a few exceptions the performances are fine. But something about the interpretations...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-04-2006; Absolutely terrible; Other than the song by Bruce, nothing on this album is remotely reminiscent of Warren. I would rate this lower if I could.; read full review | report as inappropriate