South of the Border
Robbie Williams · 1997
35 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · pop rock
A vibrant fusion of dance beats and cheeky pop melodies that captures the essence of late-'90s club culture.
Why this album works
This single marked a significant moment in Williams' career, peaking at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart and solidifying his position as a solo artist. The various remixes also contributed to Williams’ reputation within the dance music scene, illustrating his versatility and appeal across genres.
- Best for
- late-night dance floor energy cheeky vibes for parties steady beats for socializing
- Context
- By 1997, Robbie Williams was transitioning from his time with Take That to a solo career, having released his debut album 'Life thru a Lens' in 1997. 'South of the Border' followed shortly after and showcased his shift towards a more playful, dance-oriented sound that would define his early solo work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ellie Goulding· Radiohead· Gorillaz· Duran Duran· Ed Sheeran· Oasis· Pet Shop Boys· Kim Wilde
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 South of the Border Standout 3:43
- 2 South of the Border (Mother’s Milkin’ It mix) Standout 7:10
- 3 South of the Border (Phil ‘The Kickdrum’ Dane + Matt Smith’s Filthy Funk vocal remix) Standout 8:33
- 4 South of the Border (187 Lockdown’s Southside dub) 6:13
- 5 South of the Border (Shango + Danny Howells’ the Unknown DJ’s Meet Cocaine Katie mix) 9:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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