Y Not
by Ringo Starr
  • Record Label: Hip-O
  • Release Date: Jan 12, 2010
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Boston Globe
    80
    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.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    75
    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.
  3. Billboard.com
    72
    The big guns are firing again on his newest release, Y Not, and to good effect.

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 5 out of 29
  1. nintendoid13
    Sep 28, 2013
    10
    I have always been a fan of Ringo's music (except for perhaps the late 70's) and I think this album is the best he has had in a long time.I have always been a fan of Ringo's music (except for perhaps the late 70's) and I think this album is the best he has had in a long time. After the split with Mark Hudson, people were expecting something new from Ringo, and that's exactly what he did. His duet with McCartney was superb and I can't wait to see what he does next.… Full Review »
  2. BenM.
    Apr 13, 2010
    10
    Great album from start to finish, invoking the feeling of light 60s rock all over again. The collaboration with Paul McCartney is an absolute Great album from start to finish, invoking the feeling of light 60s rock all over again. The collaboration with Paul McCartney is an absolute joy to behold. Ringo may be slated as a poor singer when compared to the 3 other Beatles, but in such company he was always going to. If you compare this album to a lot of recent artists, he more than holds his own as a great musician AND vocalist. Thank you for a great Rock and Roll album Ringo!… Full Review »
  3. HannahP
    Mar 3, 2010
    9
    Loved most of the songs on the album! Favorites are defiantly "Walk with you" "Time" "Other side of Liverpool" "Fill in the blanks" and Loved most of the songs on the album! Favorites are defiantly "Walk with you" "Time" "Other side of Liverpool" "Fill in the blanks" and "Mystery of the night" Didn't really like "Who's your daddy" I felt it didn't really fit in with the rest of the songs.… Full Review »
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