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The 24-bit, digitally remastered CD of Warren Zevon's "Sentimental Hygiene" sounds better than ever. "SENTIMENTAL HYGIENE" - The literal translation of the song title means nostalgic for practices, such as cleanliness, conducive... See more » The 24-bit, digitally remastered CD of Warren Zevon's "Sentimental Hygiene" sounds better than ever. "SENTIMENTAL HYGIENE" - The literal translation of the song title means nostalgic for practices, such as cleanliness, conducive to health. It's ironic, since Warren had recently gotten clean and sober enough at that time to write and record this album. I would imagine he was longing to get drunk or high again! Neil Young's blistering guitar solo highlights this classic Zevon song. "BOOM BOOM MANCINI" - It's a hard rocking tribute to a great boxer, who could take it as well as he could dish it out. It could also be an analogy for a particular singer-songwriter. "THE FACTORY" - It's a Springsteen style ode to the working man, featuring Bob Dylan on harmonica. "TROUBLE WAITING TO HAPPEN" - The song title is an apt description of Warren's wild lifestyle. Much like Ozzy Osbourne, Warren seems to suffer from memory lapses. "The mailman brought me the Rolling Stone, it said I was living at home alone. I read things I didn't know I'd done. It sounded like a lot of fun. I guess I've been bad or something. Trouble waiting to happen." "RECONSIDER ME" - This is a ballad in which Warren tries to persuade his former lover to take him back. Boasting a memorable melody, a moving vocal performance, heartfelt lyrics and tasteful production, it's one of Warren's best songs. It should have been a big hit. "DETOX MANSION" - This song takes a tongue in cheek approach to describing Warren's treatment for alcoholism. Nowadays, it's almost a requirement for a successful celebrity to go in for rehab. "BAD KARMA" - I don't believe in reincarnation, but Warren has me convinced that predestination is responsible for a lifetime of bad luck. I especially like the sitar playing on this song. "EVEN A DOG CAN SHAKE HANDS" - It's a hard rocker whose melody reminds me of Chuck Berry's "Brown Eyed Handsome Man." Warren seems to be implying that show business agents and other Hollywood types may not be the sincerest people in the world. Go figure! "THE HEARTACHE" - This bluesy ballad about unrequited love features tasty backing vocals by Jennifer Warnes. "LEAVE MY MONKEY ALONE" - There will always be an England, but the British Empire ain't what is used to be. "Down in Kenya where the Masai roam, and the grass grows tall on the veldt, in our old colonial home we drank our bitters while the empire fell. Leave my monkey alone." The funky production of this song was done by George Clinton. "NOCTURNE" (previously unreleased) - The first bonus track is an instrumental. It's not very melodic and was wisely left off the original album. "LEAVE MY MONKEY ALONE" (previously unreleased) - Not only is this bonus track sung in Spanish, it also features more background vocals and jungle sounds. "Sentimental Hygiene" is one of Warren Zevon's strongest albums, and the excellent remastering job makes this CD an essential purchase. Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) See less »

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