Escapology
Robbie Williams · 2002
73 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · pop rock
A blend of introspective lyrics and lush pop melodies that captures the essence of early 2000s British pop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective moments for quiet reflection
- waves of upbeat and contemplative
- engaging storytelling throughout the tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Themes
- inner turmoil· early 2000s nostalgia· pop superstar vulnerability
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'Escapology' is Robbie Williams' fifth studio album and followed the massive success of his previous release, 'Swing When You're Winning'. At this point, Williams was solidifying his status as a pop superstar, moving beyond his boy band origins in Take That to a successful solo career characterized by emotional depth and musical experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Take That· Gary Barlow· Oasis
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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A Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay — Shares introspective lyrics and lush melodies, echoing early 2000s emotional depth.No Angel by Dido — Features a blend of reflective themes and atmospheric production similar to Williams' pop sensibility.Hopes and Fears by Keane — Captures a similar vulnerability in lyricism with melodic piano-driven arrangements from the same era.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 How Peculiar 3:13
- 2 Feel 4:23
- 3 Something Beautiful 4:48
- 4 Monsoon 3:46
- 5 Sexed Up 4:21
- 6 Love Somebody 4:10
- 7 Revolution 5:44
- 8 Handsome Man 3:56
- 9 Come Undone 4:38
- 10 Me and My Monkey 7:12
- 11 Song 3 3:50
- 12 Hot Fudge 4:08
- 13 Cursed 4:01
- 14 Nan’s Song / How Peculiar (reprise) / I Tried Love 15:38
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