Excerpt from a review at Kludge (where else?) on Shatners latest effort -- a CD entittled "Has Been":


Shatner's brilliant delivery does not, however, overshadow the music on this record; it stands on equal footing as an ideal complement. It's not surprising given the list of heavyweights who lend something to this record. Folds, of course, chimes in with his signature piano on most tracks, but so does Joe Jackson, who also supplies some vocal help on a cover of Pulp's "Common People." Aimee Mann and Henry Rollins share vocal duties on "That's Me Trying" and "I Can't Get Behind That," respectively, while Lemon Jelly back Bill up on "Together." If the rock is too much for you, platinum-selling, country-great Brad Paisley ends the disc right with "Real."

But, wait, wait, wait, that's great, but let's not forget the focus of this CD: WILLIAM FUCKING SHATNER! Describing him doesn't do him justice. It's really what's to be expected from him, monotone speaking (and off-tempo at that), awkward pauses, and a bizarre sense of humor poking fun at relationships, past successes, and himself.

If Shatner is using the same formula as his first album over thirty-five years ago, how has he now created one of the best records of the year? Thanks to the misuse of the word by Alanis Morisette and Larry Tee's introduction of electro clash, irony has not only become a factor in music, it has become a staple. More than the sum of his producer and non-stop barrage of guests, Shatner proves he was merely ahead of his time.