ALBUMS

ronan@s album is brilliant. I have not stopped listening to it yet.
zoe brunt rotherham

Turn It On is a compelling compilation of rocky tunes and ballards which are fused together by one of the finest vocalist of our times. Ronan Keating with his rich vocals has the unique ability to make any song come to life. This album is a clear winner with many 'feel good' songs, and of course, the ballards for which Ronan is renowned. Great songs, great voice, great album.
Just Joan

Turn It On is a compelling compilation of rocky tunes and ballards which are fused together by one of the finest vocalist of our times. Ronan Keating with his rich vocals has the unique ability to make any song come to life. This album is a clear winner with many 'feel good' songs, and of course, the ballards for which Ronan is renowned. Great songs, great voice, great album.
Just Joan

Turn it on is a big step away from the direction taken by the previous album Destination which Ronan himself felt after working the promotional life of it, was more the album Gregg Alexander would have made with his group the new rads, and didnt really say much about Ronan. With a recent change of management and a building confidence in his own writing abilites Turn it on gets him back on track I think on the journey to show us more of Ronan. 12 tracks, (14 in the UK) of which the majority are cowritten with an impressive array of established songwriters, but this is not unusual. Here on the BBC site there is an article on how to write songs,which covers this subject well. Ronan is on a learning curve, as he progresses in life so he will pick up experiences that he can bring to his songs, and I for one commend him for his non arrogant attitude in realising that songwriting in itself is a craft to be learned and not assumed. So as this is a reivew, lets talk about the album. For me the album has a natural pace, and covers all the tempos, from up with "Turn it on" and "Back in the Day" to mid with the duet with Leanne Rimes, to the slow ballads such as the outstanding track "First time" and "Let her down Easy". One of the most beautiful songs "This is your song" he wrote only days after the death of his mother, and it is a tribute to his band and fans alike that finally this song is included on an album. "I'm on my way" also deserves a mention, written with two of his band members, James McNally (Afrocelts) and Callum MacColl (long list of song writing credits with Brian Kennedy just to name one) this song is written about a changing relationship,which could easily sum up how Ronan feels about his own changing direction. Ronan's vocals show a growing maturity, and whilst some may mock his huskiness, there is a power and growing confidence that can only come from an artist that takes every opportunity to sing live. Here is a singer that doesnt need to resort to recording studio trickery to produce good vocals. Here on this album, he reaps the rewards that always singing live brings and as listeners so do we. To sum up, this album is nearer to Ronan the album than Destination. It is a song that the fans have indeed taken to their hearts as they also want to see more of Ronans developing songwriting skills. It is an album I would recomend to any non Ronan fans as well. Yes it contains love songs, maybe it is middle of the road, but if that is so, point me to the white lines cos I am happy to follow them. Songs such as contained on this album, sentimental love songs, are the songs that come to mean to much to people in their lives, and you dont have to be a Ronan fan to appreciate that.
Jackie Riggs ~ London.

I have enjoyed all Ronan's albums (boyzone included) but this is by far his best. I love his re working of She belives in me and let her down easy. I also love the frsh uplifting new sound of his. 10 out of 10 Ronan
Mandee New Zealand

I think Ronans new album is great,the best he has produced so far, ok he doesnt write his songs alone, but credit where credit is due, the songs are different and at least they dont all sound the same like a lot of artists just now
Deborah Wood (Berwick upon Tweed)

well, i think Ronan is a great singer and pretty talent boy... "turn it on" is better than the last, as same the last was better than the first.. Ronan whit this let people in to know him much better and let see fancy era, where with every song u can feel so proud 'bout how one man could feel so much love 'bout his wife, kids, world and life. No doubts "turn it on" was one of the most expectin' albums!!
Magaly Snadoval

i think this is ronans best album so far in his career! this album has true meaning with such songs as this is your song and first time. But it also has the up tempo feel such as turn it on and back in the day! I think lost for words is not a true example of what is on the album it is one of the poorer songs.what an exellent album. with a lot of potential singles which are sure to well.
jacky north east

It's a excellent album, he's really very brillant...
Rosa

It's a great album, it's Ronan's best yet, it has a couple of rocky upbeat numbers that get ya feet tapping and oudles of the lovely ballads that only Ronan does best. His voice sounds better than it ever has, well done he said it was an album for the fans and it truly is, I'm happy!
Kate - London

Same old crap. All sounds the same, No wonder the album only made it to #21 in the charts. Small wonder that he mentions a Boyzone reunion again.
Lema/USA

This album is brilliant. His fans are happy with it and so is he. Although it hasn't charted well, it doesn't matter because we all enjoy it. There are some amazing songs on it and i just wish everyone would give it a chance!
Jillian Graham, Motherwell

ronan is a great singer,and would be great that he shouls have fame,here in latine american. the third album great,brilliant, in there we can see who is the real ronan. i hope that ronan,any time win in latine america.
cecilia,rosario,argentina

I lov this new album!! he has an incredible talent, the songs are just brilliant!!!
Cath :-) Paraguay

Ronan's new album Turn It On shows so much maturity both in voice and music. He really has brought us some wonderful songs on this album, many of them co-written by him, but in the lyrics you can feel the very essence of Ronan. There are some rocky tunes, some midtempo and beautiful ballads. Each song has you hooked straight away. Sheer class!
June Papper, Lincolnshire

The best Ronan album to date. It's a great mix of pop/rock and a few ballads to sooth the soul. Fantastic and go ahead.....turn it on!
Eleonor- Toronto

TURN IT ON blows my mind! It is not an album of the typical mindless "society owes me" kind of music which is popular these days. It really is an album you can listen to over and over because the songs really mean something tangible and real. Ronan is a brilliant singer. He has this uncanny ability to pull the listener into the song, into the meaning, into the lyrics, through his vocals and his expression. He is pure class. Other singers just sing the words to a melody, or even worse, mime when they perform live. The tracks on this album are fantastic. It is a winner, and it is a MUST HAVE album.
Patricia (Australia)

I like a lot this album, lyrics are beautiful,it looks like more to Ronan than others albums,he did the music he likes and I find it's better when he does what he likes than when he sings songs which are not from him. I hope you have understood what I wanted to say cos It's a bit difficult for me to express it in english ! lol
Cécé from FRANCE

This is Ronans best album ever, the ballads are so beautiful The first time i heard She believes in me i started to cry, and also the song First Time is really touching, the complety album is so good i love all the songs, go on like this ronan we stand all behind you for the 100% !!!!!!!
Esther Koning (Netherlands)

Turn It On is a great album, special for many reasons. The most important thing about it is that all the tracks (except the two covers) were co written by Ronan himself. Ronan has a rare gift for writing grand melodies, pieces of music that have their very own special character, style, vibe or whatever you want to call it, making them unique and unforgettable. So it is no wonder that in the past he has been honoured with awards for writing the songs Picture of You and The Long Goodbye, and it is no coincidence that songs like Feel or Sea of Love are adored by those who were lucky enough to discover them as b-sides on his singles. This album contains a breathtaking collection of outstanding melodies. It doesn’t matter whether it is an energetic up-tempo song like ‘Back in the Day’, a romantic one like ‘First Time” or a rocky tune like the title track ‘Turn It on Again’ they are at all times excellent. Listen and feel how ‘I Wouldn’t Change a Thing’ gradually grows from a ballad to a huge passionate song! It is unusual to find an album with such a big amount of good tracks on it - each song has its own magic and could easily be released as a single. The best choice for a next single seems to be either Last Thing on my Mind - a fabulous duet with LeAnn Rimes (his best duet so far except for Melting Pot, where Ronan’s voice blends perfectly with Tracy Ackerman’s ‘dark’ voice) or the wild Back In The Day, however if you want to pick a song that would be the most representative of Turn It On you have to choose some other track: First Time, She Believes (In Me), The Best of Me or Hold you Now, because the most striking feature of this album are Ronan’s vocals. In most of the songs (those produced by Mark Tylor) there is a tangible contrast between thorough arrangements and Ronan’s rough vocals. Listen to Let her Down Easy – it really hits you. No matter how rich the accompaniment, the strong, hoarse, deep voice takes precedence in its own simple form - and in this case simplicity means brilliance. Weak songs? I can’t find any on this record. However if I have to point a finger at anything it would be Give You What You Want - the arrangement for this song is a bit simple, especially when you compare it to my favourite song, a real pearl on this album: Hold you Now - with its hypnotic rhythm, characteristic gentle piano phrase and amazingly rough vocals. Turn it On is definitely one of the best albums I’ve heard in the last few years. It is first-rate sophisticated pop with strong rock influences. These songs will last in time regardless of fashion and are a rare example of music made with honesty, passion and unique talent.
Elka, Poland

Looks like a lot of people agree that TURN IT ON is a terrific album. This is an outstanding effort from Ronan Keating, who had the courage to steer a course less travelled but infinitely more gratifying for both himself and the listening public. I for one cannot wait until Mr Keating’s 4th solo album, having been so impressed by this third one. Well done, Ronan.
Vaness from Australia

Overall, the album is raw. But we go get more than a glimpse of Ronan's songwriting skills. It is a prelude to more albums that will surely be SOLELY written by him. I agree with Jackie Riggs(London) that songwriting is an art, and Ro is learning his craft from the very best. The skills and discipline cannot be attained overnight. I am sure Turn It On is not meant to be a chartbuster, but his future albums will be!! I won't repeat some of the tracks that are excellent, as enough has been said. Well done, Ro!! Collaborations with ex-Boyzone members, perhaps? : )
Akim (Singapore)

Having listened to Ronan's newest album numerous times now I am still of the same conclusion - he is just 'magic'. An all round talent that does not ride on anyone elses coat-tails, gives credit where credit is due and he himself is a credit to the music industry. I have listened to Ronan since the beginning of his career and he only gets better and better. I still see that alot of people are all quick to try and find an area to critise and compare and it is sad that they can not praise and thank with the same speed and conviction. Thanks once again Ronan for touching my heart and giving me my smile.
Annie (New Zealand)

Ronan, Another album out good job. You made it this time and you brought out yoru true self. A true classic cd to have. Best cd so far a definite to have.' Mark Rating 8.5
Mark M Mfuni, Oregon

Gosh dont have words to describe my feelings!!!Amazing album! I think it is Ronan`s best album ever!!his voice so much sexy now!!!i love u ronan
Sara (Pakistan)

This is the best album I have ever heared.
Huang Liu in China

My absollute favourite X-mas time album..All the time in my CD player. Most catchy songs for me - "Let Her Down Easy", "On My Way", "Turn It On" and "Back In The Day".
Ilze (Latvia)

Well, Annie, everybody's entitled to their own opinions, you cannot "criticise and compare" too, otherwise you are not "practicing what you preach". Yeah, Ro, well done, very well done!! Pure brilliance, really personalized album, vintage stuff from the Prince of Pop. Sums the review up, really. This is the best solo album I have listened to from him, mainly because of the singular fact that most of the songs are originals, though the other couple of "non-original" songs are brilliantly written as well. I believe, when the next couple of singles are Hits(!) [First time, Turn it on again(?)], people will start ripping of the CDs from the shelves, and made a brilliant comeback to the charts, (personally, it doesn't matter, because what counts are the potential hit singles, of which there are 5, at least). Where are you guys, Ronan fans? What are you waiting for? Don't download, BUY!! Change of management may have happen in Ro's camp, but I feel he's made the right move. Stagnation (no offence, Gregg Alexander/Rick Nowels) replaced by freshness, that's what the album is about, when you compare "Turn It On" to Ro's last 2albums.
MMBW (Singapore)

I had to wait till Christmas for the album but worth the wait he hasnt let us down what a brillant album there isnt one song I dont like cant wait to see him perform them in September, Well done Ronan you have produced your best album by far.
Shirley Callen Southampton

I think that Ronan is rubbish- he can't sing and his album is rubbish too, just like him!!!
Stephanie Lincolshire

Love this album as well as the first two solos and all the boyzone albums. One question- Who is the backing vocalist? in the insert it says "Mark Read" ! is this the same Mark Read who was in a1?????
Jo, London

i really do rate "turn it on",it's by far his best album yet my favourate songs are "first time" "turn it on again" "she believes" (in me)and "this is your song" and if you haven't had the chance to listen to it yet or even buy it i recomend it 10/10
Daniel, derby

This album is so good that i must listen to it when i have lunch!
Rayman

I like this album! i am listenning to it now!
Rayman(China)

Annie, everybody's entitled to their own opinions, you cannot "criticise and compare" too, otherwise you are not "practicing what you preach". Yeah, Ro, well done, very well done!! Pure brilliance, really personalized album, vintage stuff from the Prince of Pop. Sums the review up, really. This is the best solo album I have listened to from him, mainly because of the singular fact that most of the songs are originals, though the other couple of "non-original" songs are brilliantly written as well. I believe, when the next couple of singles are Hits(!) [First time, Turn it on again(?)], people will start ripping of the CDs from the shelves, and made a brilliant comeback to the charts, (personally, it doesn't matter, because what counts are the potential hit singles, of which there are 5, at least). Where are you guys, Ronan fans? What are you waiting for? Don't download, BUY!! Change of management may have happen in Ro's camp, but I feel he's made the right
Ilze (Latvia)

Who ever wrote this artical obviously knows absolutly nothing about a brilliant album OR the talents which Ronan has! He is a brilliant artist and almost everything he has done has had great sucess! So why not lay off him a bit? What has he ever done to u?!?! The man oozes pop star and he has played a major part in every aspect of this album! It may take him a while until he fully writes a song on his own but, the man has talent, this is shown through this album. He is capable of great sucess at both song writing and performing so ......... GIVE HIM A CHANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he sure as hell deserves it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rant Over! Soz ton anyone who knows what talent Ro has!
Denise (Scotland, Motherwell)

I can't believe that people have so much to say about this boring talentless guy. He's a song thief, it must be Louis' influence.
Laura, london

Is that the sound of Gary Barlow calling Ronan to musical heavan. If it isnt then it should be because there's a place for him on Jane McDonalds cruise ship. Its called the ship of fools!
Brian, Dublin

Ronan Keating is a terrible artist his songs are terrible how he got a record deal i'd never know
Music Critic UK

i love this album. i still like Ronan's last album, Destination, but his voice and image has change since then and i like him as he is now.
charlotte cobbs, ferring

OUTSTANDING! If only you Ronan haters would listen to 'On My Way', then you would truly realise that this guy is gunna be around for a long, long time, and is massively talented. If 'On My Way' was released as a single - I can quite see it heading to the success of 'Everything I Do' and other big songs similar. The entire album is one that you want to listen to again, and again! It can pick you up from bad times, and make you feel so great - isn't that what music is meant to do? :o)
Matt Griggs, Suffolk

ronan keating is the best singer. his voice is so amazing. he is a greatest man that i've ever know. HE IS PERFECT!!! he always be my dream. and i always pray to God ,to make a miracle to me -give me a chance to meet him before i die-. i love him until the end of my life!!
ambar keating, indonesia

Irland did it again :D
El DiabloXF(Morocco)

i really like album i think it's really good
martin turner

i really like the album i think it's really good
martin turner 188 stone house drive st leonards on

I think the album is great.Ronan just keeps on getting better.I can't wait to see him in concert in September
sara mangiacapra,Henley on Thames England

"TURN IT ON" IS THE BEST!!!! hey Ronan Keating is the "Best" hiS singing, his voice, his personality, his talent."AWESOME". I have teenage children, and I think we need more "Role Models" like him for our children. I pray GodS Blessing over him and his family "ALWAYS' anD I thank God everyday for I got to see and meet him twice during his shows in South Africa.... Turn It On is just the best....I love it. I cant wait for his next cd! You Do Ronan!!!!!
vigie mills -South Africa

Fantastic album. Ronan has really come into his own with this fabulous display of pure brilliance. A great contrast between beautiful ballads and up tempo rock tracks. I love it!! You go Ro!!
Leonie, Southampton

i think ronan is a legend and a great idol for young people. turn it on is his best album yet by far and i love him!!!
emma irelend

i am english so i like english music i am not irish so sorry its not got.
leef england

This is album is gr8, i can't stop listening to it. It's his best 1 by far. Brill singer & songwritter.
Chris - S. Wales

I bought this for my female, my reaction was turn it off!
sinbad, wirrell

turn it off......por favour
Edward, Knightsbridge

Ronan is the best and there is no match for him in the world music industry. i have listened his music right from boyzone era and this latest album of his is also a smash hit. specially 'She believes in me' and ' Last thing on my mind'. i wish i had been in ireland an i would not have missed any of his concerts. i like him very much and ronan! keep on the good work.
Adeel, Pakistan

Definitely Ro's best album yet! He shows brilliant song-writing skills and the album makes great listening, esp the upbeat tracks like Turn It On Again, Back In The Day and On My Way. Great stuff! And if anyone still hasnt bought it....WHAT R U WAITING FOR?!? Go out and buy it, it's definitely worth it!
Ash, London

Ronan keating is a best singer!!I love him since i was 14..His voice is great and I love his personality!!although my English is bad,his songs are really impressing me!!Still remember the comcert that he had in HK(2002),it's fantastic!!I saw someone critise about Ronan,but they can't change my mind!!i love Ronan!!!
Stephanie (Hong Kong)

If it's all the same to you, I think I'll turn it off.
Richard, Herts.

Oh roro is so rocky in this album and I looooooooooooove!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep doin' it roro! I LOVE YOUR MUSIC! you are the best singer i have ever seen! keep smilin'!!! roro 4 eva! LOVE xxx
laura, lecelles (france)

i love ronan, he is my idol. this album is great, and he 'turns me on' i love tracks 1, 4 and 6
Katie Louise Simpson, Home, Cleveland (With Mumps)

I like this album. Maybe somebody does not like his song. But I just want to say pls give him a chance. He can be the best. Go on. Ro.
Teresa Wong in China

Turn it on? More like "Turn it Up!" I can think of no better album to have cranked up on my daily drive into work in my Sports Coupe. Some people love r'n'b or electro dance to have loud in their cruising machine but not me. Its Ronan all the way. Good production and what a voice!
Will, Littlehampton

after i listen to his music cd i could not stop listen to it ..he has amazing talent and i never know how others could say a bad thing about him i think he is a inspiration
Afet -- Istanbul , Turkey

Da!
David Ticehurst

NO,PLEASE,TURN IT OFF!AND WILL.....OH DEAR....DO YOU LIVE IN A NEW BUILD ESTATE WITH ALL THE OTHER CONSUMER ROBOTS?YOU'VE FALLEN FOR "IT" HOOK LINE AND SINKER....FOOL.
ZOMBIELOVER

If Ronan is rubbish, then 17 million +people must be very wrong! I think he's amazing, and Turn It On is he's best album yet. They just keep getting better, as he does in concert. What a performer, what a singer, what a talent. Ronan I LOVE YOU!!!! X
Emma, Cambridgeshire

Ronan Keating cannot sing. He should get a decent singing coach. Every time his mouth opens, I dive for cover underneath the nearest Infinite Improbability Drive.
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