This classic album from 1979 is considered by many to be the high point of 's solo career. Although its sales never matched up to the enthusiastic critical reaction it received, this polished gem has held up nicely through the years and is definitely deserving of its strong cult reputation. also marked the reunion of with his finest creative ally, , who had been forced to sit out of 's last few albums due to management problems. Together, the reunited duo put together an album that matches 's literate lyrics to a set of catchy, finely crafted tunes brimming with energy. Two of the finest tracks are an affectionate, -styled tribute to an unsung city that later became the theme for , and a heartrending ballad built on a spooky and ethereal keyboard-driven melody that was later covered with great success by . Elsewhere, the album features plenty of tunes that soon became mainstays of 's live show: is a rollicking rocker with an infectious, piano-pounding melody reminiscent of 1970s-era is a pulsating rocker that features guest star contributing to its ominous atmosphere. However, the unsung gem of the album is a beautifully crafted mid-tempo rocker that balances a soulful, organ-driven melody with rousing guitar riffs and surprisingly vulnerable lyrics about romance. It should also be noted that benefits from a sterling mix by , who gives the sound a muscular quality that makes it leap out of the stereo speakers. In the end, is not only 's finest and most consistent album but one of the true gems of late-'70s . ~ Donald A. Guarisco