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1987 studio album by Warren Zevon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sentimental Hygiene is the sixth studio album by rock singer-songwriter Warren Zevon and his first "sober" one. The album was released on August 29, 1987, by Virgin Records. The release of Sentimental Hygiene marked the first studio album for Zevon in five years. It produced the single "Reconsider Me", as well as the dance single "Leave My Monkey Alone". The band on the album includes guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry (all of R.E.M.), who also recorded an album of covers with Zevon (under the name “Hindu Love Gods”) at this time.
Sentimental Hygiene | ||||
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Released | August 29, 1987 | |||
Recorded | 1987 | |||
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Genre | Rock, hard rock, alternative rock, folk rock | |||
Length | 36:49 | |||
Language | English | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
Producer | Warren Zevon, Niko Bolas, Andrew Slater | |||
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Singles from Sentimental Hygiene | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Robert Christgau | A−[2] |
Encyclopedia of Popular Music | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Rolling Stone | (favorable)[4] |
Uncut | 8/10[5] |
The single version of "Leave My Monkey Alone" was extended to 10:34 minutes and included a remix by the Latin Rascals (Albert Cabrera and Tony Moran) and the non-album track, "Nocturne".[6]
"Even a Dog Can Shake Hands" was used as the opening theme music for the short-lived Fox comedy series Action. The song was co-written by Buck, Berry and Mills. Michael Stipe, lead singer of R.E.M., appears on the song "Bad Karma". The album also features contributions by Bob Dylan, playing harmonica on “The Factory”, and Neil Young playing lead guitar on “Sentimental Hygiene”.
The song "Boom Boom Mancini" was inspired by boxer Ray Mancini and his contest against Bobby Chacon.
All tracks composed by Warren Zevon, except where indicated.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Sentimental Hygiene" | 5:06 | |
2. | "Boom Boom Mancini" | 4:54 | |
3. | "The Factory" | 2:45 | |
4. | "Trouble Waiting to Happen" | J. D. Souther, Zevon | 3:32 |
5. | "Reconsider Me" | 3:09 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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6. | "Detox Mansion" | Jorge Calderón, Zevon | 3:15 |
7. | "Bad Karma" | 3:15 | |
8. | "Even a Dog Can Shake Hands" | Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Zevon | 3:26 |
9. | "The Heartache" | 3:19 | |
10. | "Leave My Monkey Alone" | 4:12 |
Chart (1987) | Peak Position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[7] | 42 |
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