I must be missing something. All respect to others opinions, but this sounds so dated. It would have sounded old twenty years ago. Dated and bad. Bad bad. The songs are awful, the vocals (even for Ringo) are bland bordering on inept and the backing sounds like some crappy eighties computer programme. I really want to love Ringo but this is embarrasing. If this was some unknown guy playing in a bar I'd either have to get very drunk or leave. Some of it actually made me laugh and I'm not sure it's supposed to. "I think I'm going under, my heart it beats like thunder.." NOooooooo
Yay. I've got the full set now. Back to the "say something nice" thread.

"Liverpool 8, also the title of the album's upbeat, vibrant lead track, "refers to the section of Liverpool where I used to live," explains Ringo"
I think Ringo's been a bit naughty here. He's all over the news today - he's headlining the concert tonight that kicks of Liverpools tenure as European City Of Culture ( ! ) for 2008. And guess what all the millions of banners, posters and flyers that are decorating the city to celebrate this year long event  say: Yes, you guessed it, Liverpool 8. And Ringo, bless him, just happens to release an album/single of the same name, almost on the same day,  which happily reminesces (sp) about the city.
Tacky Ringo, tacky.

I don't think it's tacky at all.
It's a tribute to the place he was born.
And I think Liverpool is extremely lucky to have someone to launch their year in this way.
He didn't invent the fact that he was born in Liverpool 8 in that tiny house in Madryn Street.
Would you prefer him to deny it?

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I don't think it's tacky at all.
It's a tribute to the place he was born.
And I think Liverpool is extremely lucky to have someone to launch their year in this way.
He didn't invent the fact that he was born in Liverpool 8 in that tiny house in Madryn Street.
Would you prefer him to deny it?

My point is that he's saying the title comes from his postcode, when in fact it seems to be a shameless attempt to cash in on the cities culture capital celebrations. Either that or it's one hell of a happy coincidence that his Liverpool 8 hits the shops just as Liverpool 8 logo's appear all over the city and he headlines the Liverpool 8 concert.. He's known for ages that on almost the same day he releases Liverpool 8 he's headlining the Liverpool 8 celebrations.
It would be better (but still tacky) if he just told the truth.

Maybe I'm being unkind. I'll settle for "Ringo has spotted an oppotunity and has used it to his advantage." It's still a rubbish song and album though.

I got as far as 'Gone Are The Days', which sounds like it was a promising song in the making, until the band came in. The title tracks lyrics are awful, but the song is OK.

I like Ringo, but as usual, I find that I can only listen to his singing for two or three songs running. Usually his albums are fairly ordinary, but contain a couple of very good numbers. 5 tracks in I haven't heard either of them yet. Sorry Ringo.

*gives Kevin a happy pill*

I think it's a charming song, and I think it's wonderful that Ringo has found an opportunity to share his recollections with a wider audience. He's always had to work harder to get noticed (I haven't listened to any of his solo albums all the way through, just certain tracks-- sorry, Ringo!).

I was completely aware there was a Liverpool 8 thing going on. What fun! Ringo does this chanting thing like a football match-- what fun! Ringo talks about his experience in the Fabs-- what fun! I would not be a sourpuss about this for anything. The Beatles (at least in the beginning) were about having fun, and to my mind Ringo captures that mood perfectly.

When did music appreciation get all grim and serious like all those boring literature classes that suck the life out of the finest classic and make you want to stab the book with a pen? Is this familiarity breeding contempt-- everyone has to jump through so many damn hoops you just can't like anything any more? It has to be coldly analysed like a scientific specimen? It's a danger with any profession-- I have to guard against it with novels, and even then not many pass muster. But I think it's kind of sad that so much of the sheer enjoyment of listening to a new song appears to be gone. *puts on a bright red dress and goes chanting and dancing with the unwashed masses*

^ Bless you. If only the whole world could be like you. I actually do try to be a positive kind of person but you are the Queen Bee. Still hate it though.

*hugs*

It's all a matter of taste. But we Americans have always gone barmy for Ringo, don't ask me why.

Quoted from harihead

*gives Kevin a happy pill*

The Beatles (at least in the beginning) were about having fun, and to my mind Ringo captures that mood perfectly.

Yes indeed.

Is Ringo cashing in on Liverpool '08?

No. But he realised the opportunity he had to bring it all back home.

Is Liverpool pleased to have Ringo as an amabassador?

Yes.

Is his new album the next Sergeant Pepper?

Obviously not.

But it's fun. Maybe that's why he left home all those years ago.

To have fun!

Quoted from harihead

*hugs*

It's all a matter of taste. But we Americans have always gone barmy for Ringo, don't ask me why.

Because he's not considered a bad boy a la John?

Your guess is as good as mine. I only started to appreciate Ringo recently. I disliked him in the Anthology series, and I wasn't a Beatles fan before that. Ringo admirers, tell us your secret!

just downloaded the title track..will have a listen in a few  

LIVERPOOL 8, the single, #98 in the UK charts, his first UK chart placing since La De Da (#63) almost 10 years ago!

Now Ringo could re-release the Photograph hits album, with Liverpool 8 on it! This is another hit!  

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LIVERPOOL 8, the single, #98 in the UK charts, his first UK chart placing since La De Da (#63) almost 10 years ago!

I think you can get to No. 98 by selling a thousand copies, or less these days. Most of those were probably bought in Liverpool last week.