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Released | 19 March 2021 | |||
Recorded | 2020 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 19:19 | |||
Label | Universal Music Enterprises | |||
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Zoom In is an EP by English singer-songwriter Ringo Starr. The album was released on 19 March 2021 by Universal Music Enterprises. It was produced by Starr and co-produced by Bruce Sugar, except for "Teach Me to Tango" which was produced by Sam Hollander and co-produced by Grant Michaels.[1][2]
Critical reception[]
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 53/100[3] |
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Zoom In received generally mixed reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an average score of 53, which indicates "mixed or average reviews", based on five reviews.[3]
Track listing[]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Here's to the Nights" | Diane Warren | 4:05 |
2. | "Zoom In Zoom Out" |
| 3:57 |
3. | "Teach Me to Tango" |
| 3:07 |
4. | "Waiting for the Tide to Turn" |
| 3:54 |
5. | "Not Enough Love in the World" | 4:16 | |
Total length: | 19:19 |
Personnel[]
Credits adapted from the liner notes of the physical release of Zoom In.[1]
- Ringo Starr – drums, percussion and vocals on all tracks
- Charlie Bisharat – violin on "Here's to the Nights"
- Jacob Braun – cello on "Here's to the Nights"
- Tony Chen – guitar on "Waiting for the Tide to Turn"
- Jim Cox – string arrangement and synth strings on "Here's to the Nights"
- Zelma Davis – backing vocals on "Teach Me to Tango" and "Waiting for the Tide to Turn"
- Charity Daw – backing vocals on "Teach Me to Tango"
- Candace Devine – backing vocals on "Teach Me to Tango"
- Nathan East – bass on "Here's to the Nights" and "Waiting for the Tide to Turn"
- Josh Edmondson – guitar on "Teach Me to Tango"
- Sean Gould – guitar on "Teach Me to Tango"
- Sam Hollander – backing vocals on "Zoom In Zoom Out"
- Amy Keys – backing vocals on "Zoom In Zoom Out"
- James King – horns on "Teach Me to Tango"
- Robby Krieger – guitar on "Zoom In Zoom Out"
- Steve Lukather – guitar on "Here's to the Nights" and "Not Enough Love in the World", backing vocals on "Not Enough Love in the World"
- Grant Michaels – keyboards on "Teach Me to Tango"
- Kaveh Rastegar – bass on "Teach Me to Tango"
- Hal Rosenfeld – percussion on "Zoom In Zoom Out"
- Ed Roth – Hammond B3 organ on "Waiting for the Tide to Turn"
- Jeff Silbar – bass and guitar on "Zoom In Zoom Out"
- Blair Sinta – drums on "Teach Me to Tango"
- Bruce Sugar – synth guitar on "Here's to the Nights", keyboards on "Waiting for the Tide to Turn"
- Benmont Tench – piano on "Here's to the Nights" and "Zoom In Zoom Out", organ on "Zoom In Zoom Out"
- Windy Wagner – backing vocals on "Zoom In Zoom Out"
- Joseph Williams – keyboards, backing vocals and arrangement on "Not Enough Love in the World"
- Guest vocals on "Here's to the Nights": Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Sheryl Crow, Jenny Lewis, Lenny Kravitz, Chris Stapleton, Yola, Ben Harper, Dave Grohl, Finneas O'Connell, Eric Burton and Corinne Bailey Rae
Charts[]
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[9] | 22 |
Scottish Albums (OCC)[10] | 14 |
US Billboard 200[11] | 179 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[12] | 37 |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Zoom In (liner notes). Ringo Starr. UMe. 2021. 00602435606316.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ "Even in 2020, Ringo Starr Keeps the Peace, Love, and Music Going". Rolling Stone. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Zoom In [EP] by Ringo Starr Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Zoom In - Ringo Starr". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ^ Zimmerman, Lee (19 March 2021). "Review: A Starr Shining, Eagerly as Always". American Songwriter. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Ringo Starr – Zoom In". Classic Rock. May 2021. p. 87.
- ^ "Ringo Starr review, Zoom In EP: Artist's connection is unstable on guest-packed project". The Independent. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Ringo Starr – 'Zoom In' EP review: Beatle's star-stuffed musical conference call". NME. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Ringo Starr – Zoom In" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Ringo Starr Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Ringo Starr Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
Categories:
- 2021 EPs
- Ringo Starr albums
- Albums produced by Ringo Starr