Coming a full decade after his last release (1984's New Wave-infused "Climate of Hunter"), this inexplicable, ambitious, and infuriatingly dense concept album stunned and baffled old Walker fans and those curious few who stumbled across it without an inkling of what to expect. Walker's trademark cabaret croon had transformed into a full operatic bellow, the lush orchestral textures of his classic MOR highbrow years had eroded into atonal, minimalist and utterly hookless sonic experiments. And yet, there's a sublime beauty to it all. Certainly, on first listen it is perhaps easier to admire than really fall in love with, but there's just so much to sink your musical depth-starved teeth into. Of course, it does meander at times, but for the adventurous listener the time spent with Mr. Walker will seem more like a mapless journey into the unknown. And who else would you care to lead the way? A landmark record, a beacon to the pop world, and the most confusing album you will hear--ever.

Another fantastic HOLLAND-DOZIER-HOLLAND PRODUCTION & her voice is incredible as always. Should be a classic on it's own, but you could always pick it up for the J Dilla sample from the title cut.....