Mr. Bad Example

by Warren Zevon

Mr. Bad Example cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 15 October 1991
  • Label: Giant
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 40:16
  • Community rating: 3.7/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The fiercely cynical American songwriter returns with a sharply observed, darkly comedic set of rock narratives. Anchored by the tongue-in-cheek title track and the moving 'Searching for a Heart', the album demonstrates his ongoing mastery of bitter, literary Americana.

Genres

Descriptors: conscious, political, male-vocals, melodic, piano, literate, guitar-driven

Tracklist

  1. Finishing Touches (4:06)
  2. Suzie Lightning (4:03)
  3. Model Citizen (4:39)
  4. Angel Dressed in Black (4:24)
  5. Mr. Bad Example (3:21)
  6. Renegade (4:50)
  7. Heartache Spoken Here (3:48)
  8. Quite Ugly One Morning (3:53)
  9. Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (2:52)
  10. Searching for a Heart (4:16)

Credits

  • Warren Zevon - primary artist, keyboards, vocals, guitar [solo], backing vocals [harmony]
  • Jordan Zevon - backing vocals [harmony]
  • Bob Glaub - bass
  • Jorge Calder贸n - bass, backing vocals [harmony]
  • Jeff Porcaro - drums
  • Dan Dugmore - guitar, steel guitar [pedal]
  • Tito Larriva - backing vocals [harmony]
  • Jim Keltner - drums

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