As a die-hard Rick Springfield fan from the 80's I was eager to get this album. The songs are well done and the music is very nice, but Rick's voice sounds like he's smoked WAY too much for way too long. A little rapsy is one thing, but this album sounds like he was choking the whole time. I'm sorry I bought it and am thinking of reselling it. I couldn't even listen to the whole CD without being annoyed at the crackle of his voice. It almost doesn't even sound like him. Sorry, Rick.