By: Jesse Striewski

I can honestly say I did not have “critiquing the new country album by former Beatle Ringo-Starr” in my deck of cards for my first album review of 2025, but here we are.

Yet somehow…it actually works. The introduction track to Look Up for me was the title track and first single, which is just catchy enough in its simplicity. Other tracks like “Never Let Me Go,” “I Live For Your Love,” and the masterful “Time on my Hands” (no doubt the album’s highlight) sound worthy enough to stack alongside the likes of Cash, Williams, or Jennings nearly any day of the week.

There’s also guest appearances along the way from Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings, and Alison Krauss (among others). All in all, Look Up is far from a perfect effort, though a welcomed surprise from a music legend nonetheless.

Rating: 3/5 Stars