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For his second solo album Ringo Starr recruited some top flight Nashville musicians and songwriters. Beacoups Of Blues is an improvement on its predecessor and surprisingly it comprises all original material. (US:65)
“Ringo goes country for his second solo outing. Recorded with the cream of Nashville session players it fulfilled the former Beatles ambition of recording a country record. Is it any good? Well his voice sounds far better with this material than with the standards record for sure. His doleful delivery suits country music quite well and the backing tracks are super tight as you would expect.”
“Ringo didn't write any of the songs and instead pulled together some Nashville writers to get all the material done in a week. It was most likely rushed as none of these songs sound particularly inspired or original, just some perfectly passable generic country songs. Had it not been by Ringo, I'm sure nobody would have heard of it.”
“Sometimes a little bit weak, but still there are some beautiful songs. It's better than the previous album, but also weaker that the following one. For Ringo fans only.” “Ringo Starr's backing band on Beaucoups of Blues, his second solo album, is filled with Nashville legends. Unfortunately, his vocals are not up to the task. Here, his voice is flat and emotionless. Consider this an early missed opportunity for Ringo.”
“Starting right off with the cover, Ringo demonstrates his usual gloomy look and the songs represent exactly how he felt at the time. Using country music, Ringo offered the world a look into his life via slow and often hypnotic songs. However, he showed that he has only limited flair to sing these off-the-cuff tumbleweed classics.”
“His mellow voice and heart on his sleeve demeanour are well suited for sad country songs of heart-breaking women, and this album is well done with good songs and lyrics, and musicianship.”
“By all accounts Ringo did this country flavoured album correctly with fine session musician and production, but somehow it is less than convincing, as Ringo's friendly, warm British vocals come up a little short.”
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