Released 20 years ago
Rudebox
Robbie Williams · 2006
74 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · pop rock
A playful blend of dance beats and pop sensibilities wrapped in self-referential lyrics that challenge celebrity culture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful dance party atmosphere
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- extended tracks for exploration
- self-referential humor and wit
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- celebrity culture critique· London nightlife· personal reinvention· British pop nostalgia
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Rudebox' was Robbie Williams' seventh studio album, coming off the success of his previous album, 'Intensive Care'. This period marked a shift as Williams explored a more eclectic sound, integrating elements of electronic music and dance while reflecting on his public persona amidst personal struggles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Take That· Gary Barlow· Oasis
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Alright, Still by Lily Allen — Combines catchy pop melodies with sharp social commentary on celebrity culture and modern life.The Warning by Hot Chip — Merges dance beats with self-referential lyrics, reflecting on personal and societal themes in a playful manner.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rudebox 4:45
- 2 Viva Life on Mars 4:50
- 3 Lovelight 4:02
- 4 Bongo Bong and Je ne t'aime plus 4:48
- 5 She’s Madonna 4:16
- 6 Keep On 4:18
- 7 Good Doctor 3:16
- 8 The Actor 4:06
- 9 Never Touch That Switch 2:46
- 10 Louise 4:46
- 11 We're the Pet Shop Boys 4:56
- 12 Burslem Normals 3:50
- 13 Kiss Me 3:16
- 14 The 80's 4:17
- 15 The 90's 5:33
- 16 Summertime / Dickhead 10:53
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