It has been nearly 15 years since the world received a brand-new studio album of original material from music icon Barry Manilow. The wait is finally over with the release of What A Time. After diving deep into an advance copy of the record (including the three bonus tracks), it’s clear that Barry has delivered a masterpiece that seamlessly honors his legendary pop instincts while fearlessly exploring mature, fresh sonic territories.

Anchored by brilliant production work from long-time collaborators like Michael Lloyd, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Demonte Posey, and Dave Cobb, What A Time is a powerful reminder of why Manilow remains one of the greatest showmen, musicians, and composers of our time.

Here is a track-by-track breakdown of this spectacular new release, featuring insights into the creators of this brilliant music and Barry’s own thoughts on the material.