Rating: 6/10
Favourite Tracks: Beautiful Life, She Makes Me, Last Night On Earth, I Need The Light, The Good Old Days
Least Favourite Track: Chance To Dance
On this review I will be reviewing the new Rick Astley album which was released this month on the 13th July 2018. It's the eighth studio album by 'Rick Astley' called "Beautiful Life".
Rick Astley also known as Richard Paul Astley is an English singer, songwriter, and radio personality. Who works on Magic FM. His 1987 song "Never Gonna Give You Up" was number 1 across 25 countries it also won a 1988 Brit Award for Best British Single. He retired back in 1993 where he was 27 at the time he retired because he wanted to spend more time with his family. 8 years later he was 31 and made a comeback to the music industry he started releasing music again. I first discovered Rick back when I was in primary school where I heard the track "Never Gonna Give You Up" it's such a great track that makes me want to dance. It's catchy it's groovy and it's a wicked track. It's the rickrolled. Rick Astley will always be a legend no matter what he will always be a popular figure to 80s music. I am not a huge fan of Rick but I would say that I am a fan. Even though I listen to his music sometimes not all the time. Rick has released albums such as "50", "Keep It Turned On", "Whenever You Need Somebody", "Portrait" and many more. After hearing his new album "Beautiful Life" what did I think of it? I thought this album was okay it's alright I much preferred his 2016 album "50" but Overall Rick delievers a quality pop album with alright tracks.
Moving on to my favourite tracks on the album starting with "Beautiful Life" which I thought was a great track when I heard this on BBC Radio 2 I was amazed on how Rick is still talented to this day. "She Makes Me" which I thought was a decent track quite groovy and poppy. "Last Night On Earth" I like this acoustic guitar track which I think was alright. "I Need The Light" I would say it's the underrated track on the album. Such a brilliant track with Rick's brilliant vocals. I love the backing vocals on this track. "The Good Old Days" I love the bong sounds on the start of the track I thought it was very interesting to include it on the track. The piano melody is decent. Rick's vocals were alright. My least favourite track on the album is "Chance To Dance" It kind of reminds me of George Ezra. The sounds on this track is bit annoying sounds bit like a dog barking. But the track is not that bad.
Overall I thought this was an alright album a little bit average. I much prefer his 2016 album "50". I would listen to it again. I am giving this album a 6/10.
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