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The Wind

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Warren Zevon Format: Vinyl
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 658 ratings
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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1 Dirty Life and Times
2 Disorder in the House
3 Knockin' on Heaven's Door
4 Numb As a Statue
5 She's Too Good for Me
6 Prison Grove

Disc: 2

1 El Amor de Mi Vida
2 The Rest of the Night
3 Please Stay
4 Rub Me Raw
5 Keep Me in Your Heart

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The Wind is like an X-ray with a dark shadow that shouldn't be there and can't be ignored. Recorded after Zevon was diagnosed in 2002 with inoperable lung cancer, it sounds like the work of a guy who's still fighting, but also starting to wrap things up. Although Zevon is best known for his poison-dart wit, he's always been a bit of a softie, too. It's no surprise, then, that The Wind leans heavily on irony-free ballads such as "She's Too Good for Me," "El Amor de mi Vida," and "Please Stay." But there's also a dose of defiant blues ("Rub Me Raw") and plenty of dirty slide guitar, courtesy of Ry Cooder and David Lindley. (Other guests include Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, Tom Petty, Jackson Browne, and Dwight Yoakam). If the lyrics generally lack the literary precision of Zevon's best work, the songs take on greater weight given the circumstance under which they were recorded. Heard in 1983, a party-hearty anthem like "The Rest of the Night" would've sounded like yet another dumb argument for hedonism, and "Numb as a Statue" might have come off as the self-lacerating joke of an alcoholic unable to deal with his emotions directly. However, on The Wind, these songs are genuinely touching, the work of a guy deadened by meds but unwilling to surrender to The Big Sleep just yet. A cover of Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" is the album's most direct comment on Zevon's fragile health, but the most touching song is the album-closing acoustic ballad "Keep Me in Your Heart," recorded by Zevon at home after the star-studded studio work was complete. Clearly, Zevon survived one hell of a farewell party last night, but now it's morning again and there's no telling what the rest of the day might bring. -Keith Moerer

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.32 x 12.36 x 0.31 inches; 8.32 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Mnrk Nashville
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2018
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 23, 2018
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Mnrk Nashville
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DY2C1L3
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
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Poignant and profound personal message on how to live and find a path to the other side. Important even if you have never heard of Warren Zevon.
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John Supple
5.0 out of 5 stars One of Zevon's best
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2023
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Zevon's final studio album before his passing, and it's a poignant testament to his artistry and the introspection that came with facing his own mortality.

This album is a raw and honest reflection of Zevon's life at that moment, as he was battling terminal cancer. He addresses themes of mortality, love, and the human condition with his signature darkly humorous touch that was characteristic of his work throughout his career.

"Keep Me in Your Heart," is an emotional gut punch, serving as a farewell letter to his loved ones and his audience. It's a beautifully crafted song that encapsulates the album's overall mood of reflection and acceptance. Zevon's vocals on this track are hauntingly beautiful and convey a deep sense of longing and love.

His collaboration with many prominent musicians and friends - Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, and Jackson Browne, add layers of depth and texture to the music. The result is a diverse collection of songs.

It's an album that invites listeners to confront their own mortality and appreciate the beauty and impermanence of life. "The Wind" is an album that will resonate with you on a profound level.
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Timothy P. Young
5.0 out of 5 stars Coda--Rest In Excitement, Mr. Z!
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2003
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First of all, a personal note: I received this album from Amazon.com on Saturday, September 6th. The very next day he died in his sleep (to fellow fans: I'm avoiding the pun, here). I'm glad that it happened that way, because I was able to listen to hear the record for the first time as a piece of music by a dying artist, and not as an elegy. I just feel that's important.

As a piece of work, it's closest in nature to "Life 'll Kill Ya." The arrangements tend towards the sparse, without a lot of embellishment. It's mostly Warren's slightly weak but still potent vocals over some pretty basic tracks.

A lot's been mentioned of the guests on this record, but don't worry--it's still Warren's, all the way. In all cases, they enhance and expand, not control the song. Except in one case, the nasty, rude, cynical (and therefore beautiful), "Disorder in the House," a crunchy, dirty rocker with great lyrics ("I'm sprawled across the davenport of despair") lifted to new heights by the growling, howling guitar work of none other than Bruce Springsteen. Simply fantastic.

Other highlights include the tender "Keep Me In Your Heart," the dirty blues of "Rub Me Raw,", and the funniest song since "For My Next Trick I'll Need A Volunteer," "Numb As A Statue."

But truthfully, my first indication that the album was a winner came in the first line of the first song: "Sometimes I feel like my shadow's casting me." A universal truth opening an incredibly personal record.

I'm glad that Zevon got to make the most of his remaining days, and that he was able to release this for us. RIE, Warren Zevon. I'm going to dry my eyes now.

PS> A REPLY TO ZEVON'S ATTACKER
Hi, I just want to say that I quite like "The Wind." And that petty crud has no room on Amazon.com. However, I felt I had to respond to this person's repeated personal attacks on Zevon. I never met Warren Zevon, and feel that these reviews should focus on the music. However, this fellow who spends so much of his time attacking deserves at least a brief reply. (I'll bet he thinks he's doing a sociology experiment.)

You see, Mr. Zevon hater...I don't envy you. You must have quite a grudge on to set up that many identities and either type a few lines of another review (while giving one star) or ripping into the artist in a way that you surely view as "satirical."

I have to wonder if you're ok. My advice to you is "live and let live." There will always be fans of things you don't like, and detractors of things you like. Learn to live with it.

Of course, I can't resist one small thing: your line about "Zevon was a lifelong smoker, asbestos was his cover up"? He never said that his lung cancer had anything to do with asbestos. End of story.

Oh, and one more thing: you're angry with Amazon for "attacking" you. I've personally sent you in as inappropriate a number of times. However, if you focused on the music and make a case for why you don't like it, it would be no problem. But you choose to make it a personal attack on people you don't like for some reason (I've also spotted your review of "Born In The USA").

Grow up.
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BlankFrank
5.0 out of 5 stars Legendary Recording From A Legend
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023
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I had this as an album years ago, but when it was in storage there was a flood that damaged a lot of our household and I lost this treasure. A few weeks ago I was reading a guitar magazine and was reminded what a great album this is and decided to grab a new copy. I'm so glad that I did.

When Warren was making this album, he knew that his days on the planet were numbered. He used that time to leave us with one more print on life, his life, his view, his words. While there is a decidedly 'weak' aspect to Warrens vocals, he puts his best foot forward, gathers and impressive list of friends to assist and lets us all know where he is at during the period. It's not as somber or melancholy as you might expect and listening to it reminds me of the talent he took with him in his passing.

Before I received this copy it had been several years since I listened to this, but The Wind currently sits in my "Top 10/Heavy Rotation" bin by my stereo and I will listen to it a lot.
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PhilS
4.0 out of 5 stars Really good album, but the "Auto-Rip" feature, not so much
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2020
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I'll just say that the album itself is, as expected, very good. Just about anything by Zevon is. This album reflects his coming demise, so don't expect anything real upbeat. But I knew that going in and like his ballads.
The thing that took away from the overall experience, though, was the "Auto Rip" feature from Amazon. When I bought it, I thought, "Wow! That's great! That will save me from having to rip it myself." Not so much. When I got the notice the tracks were available, it turned out that it was just that - the tracks. And it was made for streaming. I don't stream my music. I rip the CD to my hard drive and back it up to an external hard drive.
Then I copy it to a stick or micro SD for my vehicles or MP3 player. When I went to download the music to my hard drive, I discovered I had to download each track individually and, when I did, it came down only with the track name - no artist, no album title, no genre. So I'll end up ripping the CD, like usual, and let Grace Notes do its thing. All in all, it's no fault of the music or the artist. But it was a benefit posted by Amazon that did not live up to the promise and took away from the overall purchase experience. Amazon could take a lesson from Grace Notes.
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Mitch
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
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Quick shipping, secure packaging. Exactly as described. Excellent!!
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A FAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Trully beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023
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I grew interested in Warren by seeing him on Letterman, now I can't picture listening to any other CDs (yes I play CDs in my car),
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chip skii
5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta love Warren
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023
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John Daniel Chisholm
5.0 out of 5 stars Great music.
Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2023
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I recently lost a cherished family member and I was having great difficulty getting past it. I heard by chance keep me in your heart by Warren Zevon and as I listened to it I put my loved one in the place of the singer. The song was done and I felt relieved. My grief is still there but this song helped me accept it and helped me think only of the good times with them and I felt good. Very good CD.
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Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Svartlistade
Reviewed in Sweden on January 7, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Warren Zevon war einer der besten Sänger/Songwriter
Reviewed in Germany on January 5, 2024
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Der Artikel war einwandfrei! Tolle Unterhaltung, welche man nur weiter empfehlen kann!
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Coral21
5.0 out of 5 stars Wind by Warren Zevon
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2023
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Heard 'Keep me in your heart' at the end of an NCIS episode and bought the album on the strength of this one song, which 'spoke' to me. Thought it was a Bob Dylan song but discovered it was by Warren Zevon, who was unknown to me at the time. I love ALL the songs on this album, although most of them are rather emotional - regret, separation, love and loss, but it is not a sad album. There is a fair bit of humour in the lyrics of some of the songs. A great album in my opinion, by an artist who is sadly no longer with us.
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Epaud Vincent
5.0 out of 5 stars Rock américain ( californien )
Reviewed in France on November 29, 2017
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Super album que Warren Zevon voulait absolument faire avant de "partir" ! . . . Entourés de nombreux de ses ami(e)s et/ou complices de toujours ( Jorge Calderon, Jackson Browne, Joe Walsh, Jim Keltner, Billy Bob Thornton, David Lindley, Emmylou Harris, Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, Timothy B.Schmit ... ) il réalise un album riche, sensible avec des compositions ( rock, folk ...) très intimistes et fortes ! . . . R.I.P. mister Warren Z. !
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