As far as celebrity records go, isn't half bad. is at best a competent singer, but for his first foray into music, he had the good sense to surround himself with strong collaborators, enlisting songs from the likes of ( ), ), and ). Outside of its sheer value, is also notable for the presence of such high-profile guests as , , and no less than . [ 's 1998 reissue also includes six tracks from 's 1989 follow-up, .] ~ Jason Ankeny