What does Take the Crown sound like?

An eclectic blend of pop, dance, and rock that showcases both playful exuberance and introspective depth. Rooted in alternative rock and electronic. Start with "Be a Boy".

Is Take the Crown a good place to start with Robbie Williams?

Yes, Take the Crown is recommended as a starting point for new Robbie Williams listeners. An eclectic blend of pop, dance, and rock that showcases both playful exuberance and introspective depth. Released in late 2012, Take the Crown marked Robbie Williams' return to the studio after a four-year hiatus following his successful Reality Killed the Video Star. This album came during a phase of reinvention for Williams, blending his established pop sensibilities with fresh electronic influences while reestablishing his presence in the UK music scene.

Who is Take the Crown for?

Take the Crown works well if you're into steady mid-tempo sing-alongs, introspective moments of reflection and uplifting anthems for celebration.

How many songs are on Take the Crown?

Take the Crown has 11 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Take the Crown

Robbie Williams · 2012

43 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

An eclectic blend of pop, dance, and rock that showcases both playful exuberance and introspective depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Be a Boy Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Candy — As the album's lead single, Candy combines catchy melodies with cheeky lyrics about love and desire, showcasing Williams' charismatic vocal delivery.
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Gospel — This track stands out for its anthemic chorus and themes of hope and redemption, reflecting Williams' personal journey and connection with his audience.
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Losers — Featuring a collaboration with Lissie, Losers brings a reflective tone to the album with its poignant lyrics about feeling out of place, resonating with many listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic pop with introspective moments, but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and prominent choruses, particularly in 'Candy' and 'Gospel'.
The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective conclusion to the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
introspective moments of reflection
uplifting anthems for celebration
engaging narratives throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you

seek instant gratification
prefer fast-paced intensity

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Marks a successful return after a hiatus, reinforcing Williams' status in pop.
Themes: pop culture revival· personal redemption· whimsical nostalgia
Career context: Released in late 2012, Take the Crown marked Robbie Williams' return to the studio after a four-year hiatus following his successful Reality Killed the Video Star. This album came during a phase of reinvention for Williams, blending his established pop sensibilities with fresh electronic influences while reestablishing his presence in the UK music scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Take That· Gary Barlow· Oasis