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Look Up (album)

by Ringo Starr

Released: January 10, 2025

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

The Album

Rolling Stone characterized the album as a genuine reflection of Starr’s enduring personality and charm, noting its relaxed, good-natured spirit. "Look Up" is the twenty-first studio album by Ringo Starr, released on 10 January 2025 by Universal Music Enterprises. It is his first studio album since What’s My Name (2019) and sees Starr exploring a country-oriented sound.

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The album features guest appearances from Billy Strings…

The album features guest appearances from Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Lucius, and Larkin Poe, with significant writing and production contributions from T Bone Burnett.

Pitchfork described it as thoughtfully produced and musically…

Pitchfork described it as thoughtfully produced and musically sensitive, while *Clash* praised its contemporary feel and fresh direction within Starr’s catalog.

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Reception

Commercially, it reached number one on the UK Country Albums Chart and peaked at number 147 on the Billboard 200. The album received generally positive reviews, with a Metacritic score of 72/100. Critics highlighted its modern production, strong drumming, and warm, expressive vocals.

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The Complete Album Story

"Look Up" is the twenty-first studio album by Ringo Starr, released on 10 January 2025 by Universal Music Enterprises. It is his first studio album since What’s My Name (2019) and sees Starr exploring a country-oriented sound. The album features guest appearances from Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Lucius, and Larkin Poe, with significant writing and production contributions from T Bone Burnett. Commercially, it reached number one on the UK Country Albums Chart and peaked at number 147 on the Billboard 200.

The album received generally positive reviews, with a Metacritic score of 72/100. Critics highlighted its modern production, strong drumming, and warm, expressive vocals. Pitchfork described it as thoughtfully produced and musically sensitive, while *Clash* praised its contemporary feel and fresh direction within Starr’s catalog. Rolling Stone characterized the album as a genuine reflection of Starr’s enduring personality and charm, noting its relaxed, good-natured spirit.