I am giving this 5 stars because it is so bad that it actually warps around and has merit.  Given the way Shatner sounds in some of these songs, I would swear this had other influences involved.  Nothing can compare to Shatner's genius with Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds and Mr. Tambourine man.  The Shakespeare things make this CD worth it.  Although, the last piece convinces me that he was on some serious drugs.