No Mercy

's appearance is rather deceptive. After slipping off a stark wraparound sleeve bearing nothing but the ominous title, there's the album's proper cover, a black-and-white portrait of looking downward, alone and pensive. does offer some revealing and poignant moments, as on the lyrically deep title track, otherwise a perplexing collaboration with and that deploys churning guitars and a quasi- chorus. However, they are significantly outnumbered by party tracks, as well as a string of high-profile guest appearances. ~ Andy Kellman