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Transverse City

Warren Zevon · 1989

41 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · hard rock · blues rock

A haunting blend of cynical lyrics and intricate arrangements that capture urban isolation and disconnection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Warren Zevon released 'Transverse City' in 1989, he was navigating a complex career trajectory marked by both commercial success and personal struggles. This album followed his critically acclaimed yet commercially uneven works, as it was his first studio release after a five-year hiatus that included battles with addiction and health issues.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Transverse City 4:19
  • 2 Run Straight Down 4:04
  • 3 The Long Arm of the Law 3:47
  • 4 Turbulence 4:08
  • 5 They Moved the Moon 4:31
  • 6 Splendid Isolation 4:33
  • 7 Networking 3:04
  • 8 Gridlock 4:34
  • 9 Down in the Mall 4:28
  • 10 Nobody’s in Love This Year 4:17

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