On this day August 29 1987, Sentimental Hygiene by Warren Zevon was released. Marking his sixth studio album and first release after a five year hiatus, the record signaled a powerful comeback both musically and personally. It was Zevon’s first album recorded after getting sober and featured a more focused and energetic sound.
The album included contributions from members of R E M, along with appearances by Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and Brian Setzer. Tracks like Reconsider Me, Boom Boom Mancini, and the title track blended Zevon’s sharp lyricism with rock arrangements that were both raw and refined.
Sentimental Hygiene was praised for its honesty, dark humor, and emotional clarity. It became one of his most celebrated records of the 1980s and reintroduced him to a new generation of listeners while satisfying longtime fans.
80s insight: Sentimental Hygiene was a turning point in Warren Zevon’s career, showing that his songwriting could evolve without losing the edge that made him a cult favorite.
The album included contributions from members of R E M, along with appearances by Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and Brian Setzer. Tracks like Reconsider Me, Boom Boom Mancini, and the title track blended Zevon’s sharp lyricism with rock arrangements that were both raw and refined.
Sentimental Hygiene was praised for its honesty, dark humor, and emotional clarity. It became one of his most celebrated records of the 1980s and reintroduced him to a new generation of listeners while satisfying longtime fans.
80s insight: Sentimental Hygiene was a turning point in Warren Zevon’s career, showing that his songwriting could evolve without losing the edge that made him a cult favorite.
