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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Ringo's new album in five years is a lovable tribute to the Beatles. "And you know that can't be bad!"
16 Jan 2008
Format:Audio CD
Ringo Starr was always loved as the most good-natured of the [former] Beatles. On his own, The Fab Four drummer - and occasional singer - had to lead a long fight before establishing some credibility for his musical endeavours. Even then, his body of work has somewhat been lessened by the prominent role afforded to his famous musical friends, including the other three Beatles. For these reasons, many people regard him solely as a singles artist.
This opinion is, indeed, largely reflected in the contents of the expanded and remastered version of excellent his "Photograph: the Best of Ringo Starr" compilation. On the other hand, his numerous, star-studded "live" albums also present him as a touring veteran.
I am under the impression that, in order to vindicate this image, he has enrolled the considerable talents of Dave Stewart - of Eurythmics fame - to act as his producer and provide the album with some smooth finishing. Stewart's help proves very useful, particularly as "Liverpool 8", his homecoming to EMI, is also Ringo's first major-label album in five years.
The ensuing "Liverpool 8" album celebrates everything Ringo and can be described as his most consistent solo album to date. It is a nostalgic trip down Ringo's past life and performances. Hints to his native Liverpool and to his past hits are on frequent display. Shades of "Strawberry Fields" indeed!
The album features well-written melodies, witty lyrics that emphasize his commitments to the Sixties ideal of love and peace. Also harking back to the same past are the "psychedelic" effects interspersed into the mix. The whole, effectively and unsurprisingly, echoes the Beatles's music.
Add to this Ringo's casual, honest and to the point delivery and you end up with a very relaxed set of ear-grabbing melodies that, in itself, is a tribute to the Fab Four. As they say: "And you know that can't be bad!"
Those who already love Ringo, as I do, will be delighted. However, it remains to be seen if the marketing push will bring back the commercial success of the past at a time when the baby-boomers have long stopped to dominate the market.
This opinion is, indeed, largely reflected in the contents of the expanded and remastered version of excellent his "Photograph: the Best of Ringo Starr" compilation. On the other hand, his numerous, star-studded "live" albums also present him as a touring veteran.
I am under the impression that, in order to vindicate this image, he has enrolled the considerable talents of Dave Stewart - of Eurythmics fame - to act as his producer and provide the album with some smooth finishing. Stewart's help proves very useful, particularly as "Liverpool 8", his homecoming to EMI, is also Ringo's first major-label album in five years.
The ensuing "Liverpool 8" album celebrates everything Ringo and can be described as his most consistent solo album to date. It is a nostalgic trip down Ringo's past life and performances. Hints to his native Liverpool and to his past hits are on frequent display. Shades of "Strawberry Fields" indeed!
The album features well-written melodies, witty lyrics that emphasize his commitments to the Sixties ideal of love and peace. Also harking back to the same past are the "psychedelic" effects interspersed into the mix. The whole, effectively and unsurprisingly, echoes the Beatles's music.
Add to this Ringo's casual, honest and to the point delivery and you end up with a very relaxed set of ear-grabbing melodies that, in itself, is a tribute to the Fab Four. As they say: "And you know that can't be bad!"
Those who already love Ringo, as I do, will be delighted. However, it remains to be seen if the marketing push will bring back the commercial success of the past at a time when the baby-boomers have long stopped to dominate the market.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'll come straight to the point. I am a die-hard Beatles' fan and have been for twenty five years (funnily enough, to the day - I bought my first cassette on 25th February 1985). This of course influenced my decision to buy this album - along with my love of the city of Liverpool.
So what's Liverpool 8 like?
On first listen, I would use words such as "ok","passable" and the obligatory "Beatlesque". Delve a little deeper, listen a few more times and you will even find yourself humming some of the tunes, because it is pretty easy listening. And there's the rub. Aside from the title track and possibly "Pasadobles", there isn't that much to this album. I'm not sure if I would call it disappointing, but "Ringo" it certainly is not.
I would have also preferred there to have been more songs based on Mr Starkey's memories of his great birth-city, after all, he named the album after the legendary locale.
Liverpool 8 is pleasant, melodic and perfecty acceptable. I only wish Ringo had put a little more effort into making it an album that would act as more of fitting tribute to the city from it draws it's title.
So what's Liverpool 8 like?
On first listen, I would use words such as "ok","passable" and the obligatory "Beatlesque". Delve a little deeper, listen a few more times and you will even find yourself humming some of the tunes, because it is pretty easy listening. And there's the rub. Aside from the title track and possibly "Pasadobles", there isn't that much to this album. I'm not sure if I would call it disappointing, but "Ringo" it certainly is not.
I would have also preferred there to have been more songs based on Mr Starkey's memories of his great birth-city, after all, he named the album after the legendary locale.
Liverpool 8 is pleasant, melodic and perfecty acceptable. I only wish Ringo had put a little more effort into making it an album that would act as more of fitting tribute to the city from it draws it's title.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Im glad to see the previous reviews on here saying good things about Ringo and this Album, Its a Shame he dont really get the credit he deserves, I beleive hes a very underated artist.
His songs are always catchy and Simple, and he sings from the Heart
I Have all Ringos Cds and Pleased to have this Latest one in my collection, On the first Listen, its really good, Ringo Starr is a Living Legend and Still selling music after 40 years, How many of todays artists will be saying that 40 years from now? Not many if any i bet.
Thank you Ringo V
His songs are always catchy and Simple, and he sings from the Heart
I Have all Ringos Cds and Pleased to have this Latest one in my collection, On the first Listen, its really good, Ringo Starr is a Living Legend and Still selling music after 40 years, How many of todays artists will be saying that 40 years from now? Not many if any i bet.
Thank you Ringo V
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