Ah Cohen, he might be my favourite songwriter. His lyrics are always great and that’s where this album really shines. This album kicks off with a real banger. “First we take Manhattan” is where both Cohen’s great lyrics work in conjunction with the music to be just a killer of a track. The rest of the album has a such a weird sound. Some simple presets from a synthesiser and some very good backing singers. It really shouldn’t work as it sounds more like a karaoke than anything else. I think it really does work for some reason. Sure, it helps that Cohen’s songwriting and voice is just great. “Ain’t no Cure for Love” is a little cheesy but also something about it is so raw. “Everybody knows” is ominous track that also just works. Honestly I could list all the tracks as great ones (maybe not Jazz Police and I Can’t Forget). Even the Tower of Song’s “solo” which sounds like some kids first attempt at jazz, works for some reason. I understand if you don’t like this but I really do. 5 star.