My Ride's Here
by Warren Zevon
  • Record Label: Artemis
  • Release Date: May 7, 2002
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Rolling Stone
    70
    It rocks harder (and louder) without stinting on the musicianly colors that have always redeemed his sessionman whomp.
  2. AllMusic
    40
    For the most part My Ride's Here is a misfire from an artist capable of much better work.
  3. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    91
    He's at his best in the fictional-mythic mode that prevails here.
  5. PopMatters
    80
    An eclectic, catchy opus that equals and occasionally surpasses his last really great release, Sentimental Hygiene.
  6. 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.
  7. CDNow
    40
    Zevon, so frequently great, should know better.
  8. 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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  9. Blender
    60
    This follow-up isn't as clever or as caustic [As 2000's Life'll Kill Ya], but at least Zevon's now smiling as he goes his twisted way. [Jun/Jul 2002, p.116]
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  10. Q Magazine
    60
    Finds Zevon reverting to a fuller, plumper, back-to-the-'80s sound. [July 2002, p.122]
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  11. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Call him Tenacious Z. [31 May 2002, p.108]
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  12. 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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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. GabrielR.
    Jun 27, 2002
    9
    Another great album, from a great musician. Classic.