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- Summary: The latest solo album for the Beatles drummer features Paul McCartney on the track "Walk With You," as well as guest vocals from Joss Stone, Ben Harper, and Richard Marx.
- Record Label: Hip-O
- Genre(s): Rock, Pop
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 11
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Mixed: 8 out of 11
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Negative: 0 out of 11
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At this point, Starr’s limitations as a vocalist and a songwriter are well known. But if you’ve been on the Starr trip thus far, Y Not shouldn’t jostle you off.
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The heart of the 10-song collection comes from his continued exploration of how to hold onto noble ideals in the face of ever-rising cynicism and violence.
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The big guns are firing again on his newest release, Y Not, and to good effect.
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MojoRingo makses a good fist of his production debut. [Apr 2010, p.98]
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UncutAmid the cornball sentiments and bizarre arrangements elsewhere, here against the odds, a touching moment presents itself. [Mar 2010, p.96]
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The Beatlesque affectations of Starr's recent discs have been replaced with determinedly bland '80s production, although there are still enough painfully underwritten peace 'n' love aphorisms to make even a Rip Van Winkle hippie wince.
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Q MagazineIt's a faintly embarrassing trifle that only a 69-year old ex-Beatle could get away with. [Apr 2010, p.120]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 6 out of 8
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Mixed: 1 out of 8
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Negative: 1 out of 8
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ScottW.Jan 17, 2010
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BenM.Apr 13, 2010
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Sep 28, 2013
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HannahPMar 3, 2010
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LeonFeb 1, 2010Very good album.
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linclinkJan 20, 2010
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JimBFeb 7, 2010
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