So Rod Stewart’s back, huh? After about 300 similar “comebacks” these past few months, you’re probably not too excited by the prospect. But think again. Out Of Order, the album he thinks is his best in years, actually is. But how do I let you know it’s the real thing? How do I tell you that even Rod cringes upon hearing “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?” How to explain the Stewart/haggis connection? (You’ll have to wait ’til later for that, actually.) Only one way, obviously. Let him do it. Is it paycheck time yet?

This album sounds like you were trying to, as trite as it may sound, return to your roots, or at least return to your old form.