Originally released in 1978—and produced by Jackson Browne and Waddy Wachtel—Excitable Boy made Zevon a star. Includes the essential signature songs "Werewolves Of London" and "Lawyers, Guns And Money." Also features "Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner," "Excitable Boy," "Accidentally Like A Martyr," and other Zevon classics. Four previously unissued bonus treasures include an alternate version of "Werewolves," a solo piano version of "Tule's Blues," and an outtake of "I Need A Truck." In-depth liner notes by Rolling Stone senior writer David Fricke.

The late Warren Zevon is one of rock's most unique and idiosyncratic artists—as well as one of its most cerebral. Blending intellect, passion, biting wit, cinematic storytelling flair, and unflinching observations, Zevon's body of work is a too-often-overlooked treasure trove of singer-songwriter brilliance. Before emerging as a solo artist out of the Los Angeles music scene with an acclaimed Jackson Browne-produced debut in 1976, Zevon's eclectic resume included stints in the duo Lyme & Cybelle and as the Everly Brothers' pianist.

Originally released in 1978—and produced by Jackson Browne and Waddy Wachtel—Excitable Boy made Zevon a star. Includes the essential signature songs "Werewolves Of London" and "Lawyers, Guns And Money." Also features "Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner," "Excitable Boy," "Accidentally Like A Martyr," and other Zevon classics. Four previously unissued bonus treasures include an alternate version of "Werewolves," a solo piano version of "Tule's Blues," and an outtake of....+Read More...