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Ringo 5.1: The Surround Sound Collection

Ringo Starr · 2008

97 min · 25 tracks · pop rock

A vibrant mix of pop rock melodies and introspective lyrics delivered with Ringo's signature warmth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • warm melodies for cozy evenings
  • consistent journey with emotional peaks
  • introspective listening during quiet times
  • nostalgic vibes for personal reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone hits over cohesion

Where this album fits

Themes
John Lennon tribute· spiritual reflection· surround sound experience
Career context
Released in 2008, 'Ringo 5.1: The Surround Sound Collection' marks Ringo Starr's exploration into surround sound technology, showcasing his catalog in a fresh format. This project arrives after a series of solo albums that saw him experimenting with various genres, including country and rock, and reflects his ongoing evolution as an artist.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Heathen by David Bowie — Explores spiritual themes and sonic experimentation, blending rock with atmospheric production.
The Captain & the Kid by Elton John — Combines reflective storytelling with rich pop rock arrangements, echoing warmth and nostalgia.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Fading In and Fading Out 3:58
  • 2 Never Without You 5:26
  • 3 Choose Love 3:09
  • 4 Imagine Me There 3:57
  • 5 Oh My Lord 5:35
  • 6 Memphis in Your Mind 3:14
  • 7 Give Me Back the Beat 3:59
  • 8 Love First, Ask Questions Later 4:47
  • 9 Don’t Hang Up 3:30
  • 10 Eye to Eye 3:21
  • 11 Some People 3:21
  • 12 Elizabeth Reigns 3:55

Disc 2

  • 1 Fading In and Fading Out 4:08
  • 2 Never Without You 5:22
  • 3 Choose Love 3:08
  • 4 Imagine Me There 3:55
  • 5 Oh My Lord 5:58
  • 6 Memphis in Your Mind 3:11
  • 7 Give Me Back the Beat 3:56
  • 8 Love First, Ask Questions Later 4:45
  • 9 Some People 3:19
  • 10 Don’t Hang Up 3:28
  • 11 Eye to Eye 3:17
  • 12 Elizabeth Reigns 3:56
  • 13 I Really Love Her 0:58

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