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My Ride's Here
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  • Summary: Warren Zevon's eleventh studio recording (his first, 'Wanted Dead or Alive,' was released in 1969!) features songs penned with the help of an unusual group of collaborators, including novelist Carl Hiaasen and sportswriter Mitch Albom (whose song, "Hit Somebody! (The Hockey Song)," featuresWarren Zevon's eleventh studio recording (his first, 'Wanted Dead or Alive,' was released in 1969!) features songs penned with the help of an unusual group of collaborators, including novelist Carl Hiaasen and sportswriter Mitch Albom (whose song, "Hit Somebody! (The Hockey Song)," features a vocal spot from David Letterman, of all people).… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    91
    He's at his best in the fictional-mythic mode that prevails here.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Call him Tenacious Z. [31 May 2002, p.108]
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  3. Uncut
    90
    The album's undisputed highlights are "Hit Somebody! (The Hockey Song)" and "Genius." [Album of the Month, July 2002, p.100]
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  4. The A.V. Club
    60
    For all My Ride's Here's inconsistency, it's blessed by Zevon, who retains one of the most distinctive and appealing vocal/lyrical cadences in rock 'n' roll.
  5. Mojo
    60
    For all his sour wit, however, Zevon remians a musical craftsman who's happy to leave the lyrics to others. [July 2002, p.102]
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  6. Q Magazine
    60
    Finds Zevon reverting to a fuller, plumper, back-to-the-'80s sound. [July 2002, p.122]
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  7. AllMusic
    40
    For the most part My Ride's Here is a misfire from an artist capable of much better work.

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  1. GabrielR.
    Jun 27, 2002
    9
    Another great album, from a great musician. Classic.
  2. SteveE
    Sep 15, 2003
    9
    More genius from the underappreciated Mr. Zevon. Really, who else would find a rhyme for seraphim, and get Letterman to guest, on the same More genius from the underappreciated Mr. Zevon. Really, who else would find a rhyme for seraphim, and get Letterman to guest, on the same album? Wish I would have bought it long ago and he could have spent the royalty $$ himself.… Expand

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