ROGER DALTREY

At 74, politically controversial Daltrey has little to prove. With Who sparring partner Pete Townshend graciously stepping up as his sideman (rather than overlord) on seven tracks, this collection of old soul R&B covers and originals is mostly warm and capable.

Daltrey’s 2015 meningitis scare has left his mighty lung power unscathed on riproaring, brass- blasted beauties such as Out Of Sight. But subtlety isn’t a strength and Rog turns wooden trying to wring magic out of Nick Cave’s Into My Arms.