Released on 10 June 2016, "50" was the 7th., studio album by English singer and songwriter Rick Astley, it was Astley's first studio album in more than 10 years, following Portrait (2005). In the United Kingdom, 50 became Astley's first number-one album since his 1987 debut album Whenever You Need Somebody. All songs on this album were sung, written and recorded by Astley himself. The album was made as a commencement to Astley's 50th birthday in 2016, hence the album's title and spawned the singles "Keep Singing", "Angels On My Side", & "Dance."
As a way to celebrate his 50th birthday with his first album in 11 years, A Rick Astley suit a man in his middle age that came with a vibing and refreshing record. Such changes worked-well and benefited Astley. At his 50, this album was his first set of original pop music since 2001's Keep It On, the album was the proof that Astley still has its own, the way he settled into his voice and surroundings, allowed himself to indulge in a couple of ridiculous moments on the album.
The album was earnest, rooted in American soul, and crafted to British pop specifications, definitely a formula that once brought Astley fame and still suits him well on him until today, no doubt it was a refreshing release, with well produced and well written songs, uplifting beats, inspiring lyrics, rich modern sound with powerful voice and excellent back vocals!
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