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The Ego Has Landed

Robbie Williams · 1999

70 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · pop rock

An exuberant blend of pop, rock, and electronic sounds that captures the essence of late '90s British music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • exuberant sing-along moments
  • uplifting energy for celebrations
  • dynamic flow with climactic highs
  • reflective pauses amidst excitement
  • late-night drive anthems

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer low-key background music
  • avoid longer, cohesive pieces

Where this album fits

Themes
turn-of-the-millennium nostalgia· British pop spectacle· post-boy band reinvention
Career context
Released in 1999, 'The Ego Has Landed' marked Robbie Williams' transition from his time in Take That to a successful solo career. This album followed his critically acclaimed debut, 'Life thru a Lens,' and solidified his position as a leading figure in British pop music during this era.
Stylistic neighbors
Take That· Gary Barlow· Oasis
Sounds like this from elsewhere
(What's the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis — Shares a similar British pop spectacle and anthemic sound that defined the late '90s.
13 by Blur — Explores themes of personal reinvention with a blend of rock and electronic elements, mirroring Williams' journey.
Different Class by Pulp — Captures turn-of-the-millennium nostalgia with sharp lyrics and a mix of pop and rock sensibilities.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lazy Days 3:52
  • 2 Millennium 4:04
  • 3 No Regrets 5:11
  • 4 Strong 4:37
  • 5 Angels 4:25
  • 6 Win Some Lose Some 4:19
  • 7 Let Me Entertain You 4:21
  • 8 Jesus in a Camper Van 4:02
  • 9 Old Before I Die 3:53
  • 10 Killing Me 3:58
  • 11 Man Machine 3:37
  • 12 She's the One 4:18
  • 13 Karma Killer 4:28
  • 14 One of God's Better People / Hello Sir 15:02

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