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The Wind

Warren Zevon Format: Audio CD
4.7 out of 5 stars 682 ratings
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Track Listings

1 Dirty Life & 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
7 El Amor de Mi Vida
8 The Rest of the Night
9 Please Stay
10 Rub Me Raw
11 Keep Me in Your Heart

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Product Description

Warren Zevon's fight against cancer has been well documented in the media, as a has his extraordinary decision to use his time to write and record a new album. The result of that work, THE WIND, will be hailed as a masterpiece. An extraordinary number of Zevon's friends contributed their world to THE WIND - they include Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmidt, Tom Petty, Jackson Browne, Emmylou Harris, Dwight Yoakam, Billy Bob Thornton, Ry Coolder, T-Bone Burnett, Tommy Shaw, David Lindley and John Waite.

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The Wind probes a wealth of moods and emotions that find Zevon more an excitable boy than the poor-poor-pitiful-me type. -- USA Today, August 28, 2003

Zevon at his best - an irreverent artistic achievement that stands as a triumph of his will to live. -- New York Post, August 26, 2003

Zevon's a lucky man in the sense that brilliant songwriters are granted a form of immortality denied everyone else. -- Rolling Stone, September 18, 2003

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.88 x 5.59 x 0.51 inches; 3.32 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Indieblue Music
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 699675115623
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2003
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 21, 2006
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Indieblue Music
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000AGWIK
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 682 ratings

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Customers praise the album's music quality, with one noting how each tune makes a point, and appreciate its value as a final album. The emotional content receives positive feedback, with one review highlighting how it conveys a deep sense of longing and love, while the lyrics are described as intelligent, with one customer noting it as a wonderful obituary. The album receives positive feedback for its talent and quality, with one customer describing it as a personal documentary. The vocal performance receives mixed reactions, with several customers noting the vocals are loud.

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40 customers mention "Music quality"40 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the music quality of the album, noting that every track makes a point and is beautiful, with one customer specifically mentioning a great rendition of "Knockin' on Heaven's Door."

"Good music" Read more

"..."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...." Read more

"...El amor de mi vida" is another very pretty love song, not told from a passionate or romantic point of view, but rather told from a conclusionary..." Read more

"...It's a beautifully crafted song that encapsulates the album's overall mood of reflection and acceptance...." Read more

40 customers mention "Value for money"40 positive0 negative

Customers find the CD to be good value for money, with one customer noting it's a must-have for Zevon fans.

"...weeks ago I was reading a guitar magazine and was reminded what a great album this is and decided to grab a new copy...." Read more

"I love this CD. I can't stop playing it!!!..." Read more

"...For that reason alone, it is worth owning, as a testament to courage and the will to live...." Read more

"I'll just say that the album itself is, as expected, very good. Just about anything by Zevon is...." Read more

19 customers mention "Emotional content"19 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional content of the album, finding it poignant and not overly somber or melancholy, with one customer noting how it conveys a deep sense of longing and love.

"...The highlight, and most emotional song, is the closer "Keep me in your heart". Its a simply, accoustic ode to himself...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...He addresses themes of mortality, love, and the human condition with his signature darkly humorous touch that was characteristic of his work..." Read more

"...In a no-nonsense way, without sentimentality (that nobody would fault him for) he tells us what's on his mind and in his heart: "..." Read more

14 customers mention "Lyrics quality"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the lyrics of the album, describing them as intelligent and well-crafted, with one customer noting they serve as a wonderful obituary for the artist.

"..."Disorder in the House," a crunchy, dirty rocker with great lyrics ("I'm sprawled across the davenport of despair") lifted to new..." Read more

"...Zevon was such an accomplished songwriter, yet devoid of cliches, that he writes this cd where it is clear that he senses his imminent doom yet..." Read more

"...songs give it an authenticity that cuts open your skull and pours the lyrics straight in...." Read more

"...-byes and reflects on his predicament with his usual wit and well-crafted composition...." Read more

10 customers mention "Talent"10 positive0 negative

Customers praise Warren's talent and career, with one describing him as a musical master and another noting it as a poignant testament to his artistry.

"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..." Read more

"...This comes across as a masterful work, yet most tracks play as imperfect jam sessions with great friends celebrating Warren's 'Dirty Life & Times'...." Read more

"The end of an amazing artists career with his friends playing tribute to him...Album includes a song that became an all time classic "Keep Me In..." Read more

"This album is a wonderful retrospective on a great musician/entertainer who's life was cut WAY too short...."Keep Me In Your Heart" is a..." Read more

9 customers mention "Quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers praise the album's quality, with one describing it as a legendary recording from a legend and another noting its incredibly personal nature.

"...A universal truth opening an incredibly personal record...." Read more

"...Becasue of Zevon's talent and wit, it was done in a superior manner...." Read more

"...and allies like Jackson Browne and the Eagles, this is an astounding piece of work...." Read more

"...An amazing work, and as my fiancee pointed out, how can you be sad when someone is going out doing what he loved?" Read more

5 customers mention "Longevity"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the longevity of the music, with one customer noting that it will live forever.

"...to confront their own mortality and appreciate the beauty and impermanence of life. "..." Read more

"...reason alone, it is worth owning, as a testament to courage and the will to live. Warren Zevon's music has never been for everyone...." Read more

"...fighting tooth and nail to complete the work til the end, this is a strong and fitting tribute to a rock & roll life." Read more

"...He will be missed but his music will live forever." Read more

12 customers mention "Vocal quality"7 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the vocal quality of the album, with some appreciating the good sounds while others find them loud.

"...It's mostly Warren's slightly weak but still potent vocals over some pretty basic tracks...." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...Its a simply, accoustic ode to himself. The vocals are loud, in your face yet the topic is the most direct dealing with his demise...." Read more

"...ballad "Please Stay" reveals his fragility of mind and voice; his voice wavers, misses notes, but the emotion evoked will overwhelm anyone but the..." Read more

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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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  • Far Horizon
    5.0 out of 5 stars You either like Warren - or you don't.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025
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    As advertised, well packed, promptly delivered. Thanks!
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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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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good music
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025
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    Good music
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  • Scott B. Saul
    4.0 out of 5 stars This is a real important cd
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2006
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    "The Wind" is a good work. However, when putting it into its proper context, this is a final body of songs made by a man about to meet his maker, then the cd takes on a whole different look and is elevated into a great work.

    Zevon was not only dying, he was right about to die. This caused this normally very expressive singer songwriter to become (if possible) even more sincere.

    Zevon was such an accomplished songwriter, yet devoid of cliches, that he writes this cd where it is clear that he senses his imminent doom yet never directly approaches the concept of death. His fate is apporached in the most subtle and artistic manner.

    The highlight, and most emotional song, is the closer "Keep me in your heart". Its a simply, accoustic ode to himself. The vocals are loud, in your face yet the topic is the most direct dealing with his demise. It is not only agonizingly beautiful but its also very dramatic. It can induce tears.

    "Please stay" is gorgeous. Its Zevon, in the most humble voicing, begging for companionship. Its haunting and has a perfect sax solo.

    "El amor de mi vida" is another very pretty love song, not told from a passionate or romantic point of view, but rather told from a conclusionary point of view. Very chilling.

    The cd is not all gloom and doom. "Dirty Life" is classic, sardonic Zevon rocking out in a , presumably' editorial about his life. "Disorder in the house" amps it up even more subtely commenting on the state of Zevon's life. There are lots of sweet and greasy guitar riffs throughout the song.

    I do not think that Zevon would have wanted to classify this cd as his death album (he already did that) but the theme is inescapable.

    This is art made about a serious subject matter. Becasue of Zevon's talent and wit, it was done in a superior manner.

    Note, this cd does not jump out at you, the songs need to be listened to repeatedly before they finally start to grow on you
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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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  • 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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  • Brian I Burris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Grace and heart at the closing
    Reviewed in Canada on February 29, 2020
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    My order actually came early so that was great and the packaging was fine, as is usual from Amazon. For those who are Zevon fans, I expect you already have The Wind. If not, why not? Each song here is, or borders on being a masterpiece. Yes, we knew that he knew when he recorded it that it would be his last, and maybe that fact lends a certain poignancy to the recording. And while you can hear the age, weakness and weariness in his voice throughout, you can also hear him rising to the occasion, struggling mightily to find the energy and heart to sing songs that almost all reflect on his (our) mortality. Certainly, the all-star assembly who helped him throughout must have been inspiring to him as he wrote and recorded these songs. And the last song he recorded (and the last one on the recording) is simply arresting in its aching tenderness. ‘Keep in your heart’ never fails to move me—and I can see it being a suitable anthem to be played at any wake: ‘keep me in your heart’—and that’s something we will certainly do for this exceptional songwriter, performer and human being.
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  • 山本竹生
    5.0 out of 5 stars ウォーレン・ジヴォンに出会えてとても幸せ
    Reviewed in Japan on January 31, 2022
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    私にとってここまで波長が合うというか、どの曲も心に染み込むシンガーソングライターは他にいない。もっと多くの人に聴いてもらいたいミュージシャンです。
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a record...
    Reviewed in Italy on February 17, 2017
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    The story behind this album makes it one of those albums you want to listen and appreciate song by song...
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  • Amazon Kunde
    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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