Singer launched his career with a novelty hit about ' death and has spent much of his career doing -related things, so it's easy to overlook his fine contributions to music over the past two decades. This lively new project shows that with the right material he can still be in fine form with the help of his band, . is spirited fun, while isn't the hymn but a colorful lament for a girl who loved the song. Unlike most popular singers who rely solely on the material of others, writes a good half of these songs, including the clever the poignant and the lust-filled punchy rocker It's doubtful that this will knock guys from the new generation off the charts, but it's good to see there's still a fire burning in the members of the old guard. ~ Jonathan Widran