I'm no fan of his TV work finding Shatner unctuous, but this CD persuades me that he is a fine musician! His dry ironic humour, excellent voice, and partnership with Ben Folds all combine to make this a successful album. One or two tracks might not stand up to repeated playing but overall the songs are fine and the album is far more than a throwaway and is certainly not a has-been. For fans of Loudon Wainwright, Nick Cave's cover versions and those who thought that Delia's Gone was a highlight of Johnny Cash's American Recordings.