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Track Listings
| 1. Rudebox |
| 2. Viva Life On Mars |
| 3. Lovelight |
| 4. BONGO BONG And Je Ne T'Aime Plus |
| 5. She's Madonna |
| 6. Keep On |
| 7. Good Doctor |
| 8. The Actor |
| 9. Never Touch That Switch |
| 10. Louise |
| 11. We're The Pet Shop Boys |
| 12. Burslem Normals |
| 13. Kiss Me |
| 14. The 80's |
| 15. The 90's |
| 16. Summertime (Including Hidden Track "Dickhead") |
Product Description
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With the help of producer/songwriters William Orbit, Mark Ronson, Jerry Meehan, Joey Negro and Soul Mekanik (plus guests as diverse as The Pet Shop Boys and Lily Allen), Robbie Williams has achieved a most radical transformation. Gone is the slick, pop-rogue of yesteryear: in his place is a new Robbie that raps, embraces club beats and (mostly) favours personal indulgence over cheesy, universal pop. Recent single "Rudebox", all electronic riddims and slack-rap vocal delivery, was just the start of this transition. The rest of Rudebox completes the remarkable overhaul with several eclectic covers - from Manu Chau's "Bongo Bong" and Lewis Taylor's underground classic "Lovelight," to subversive takes on The Human League ("Louise"), My Robot Friend ("We're The Pet Shop Boys") and Stephen Duffy ("Kiss Me") – and tracks such as "Keep On", "Good Doctor" and "Dickhead", which confirm his quite bewildering quest to becoming a comedic, Staffs-accented version of The Streets. Slightly more serious are his attempts at what he describes as 'wonky pop'. Songs like "Viva Life On Mars", his odd ode to Madonna ("She's Madonna"), the dark "The Actor" and catchy club-hit-in-waiting "Never Touch That Switch" all feature innovative production and interesting arrangements. Toward the end, we get "The 80s" and "The 90s", two more amusing "rap"-tracks that cover the singer's adolescence and his Take That years respectively; these underline the nostalgic, end-of-an-era feel of the LP. Audaciously eclectic and admirably upfront, Rudebox is overtly a form of personal catharsis. Not all the experiments work, but they're better than you might think, and now they're off his chest it'll be interesting to see where the new Robbie Williams heads to next.--Paul Sullivan
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CD Chrysalis, 00946 3770442 4, 2006 16 Track
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Girl
Format:Audio CD
This seems to be the ALBUM of the year that even music critics either love or hate. When Escapology came out it was an album that sort of had grow on you because it was different, and this is another one that might need that...
Some of the songs are simply electro/rap/pop that dosn`t give me anything, but then there`s these tracks that are so brilliant they lift the album to a totally different level:
The first time I listened to Viva Life On Mars I went "oh no! what on earth is this country inspired sound doing on a RW cd?" The second time; "it`s actually not that bad" and it`s still growing on me
Bongo Bongo is one of several coverversions, but I so want to go on hols!
She`s Madonna might be the most commercial track, but elctro pop at it`s best and I can`t figure out why on earth it`s not released as the albums second single!?!
Louise is another coverversion, but who else than RW can make electro pop sound sad?
Good Doctor is another musical mix and I actually tried hating it. But it`s jazzy and soo swings! And that in the combination with some pretty serious lyrics; I find it to be the best track on the album. Simply can`t stop playing it!!!
If Robbie ever manages to pull off Keep On live I`ll simply take my hat off and bow, but it`s such a mental musical mix I can`t decide if I like it or not; I`ll either end up loving it or hating it...
The album is def different, it`s brave, thankfully not so comercial as the previuos ones the musical critics love and as RW at last - according to himself - is making music like the one he likes all I have to say is FINALLY!!!
I`d given this product a 5 star + if it wasn`t for the DVD.... Read more ›
Some of the songs are simply electro/rap/pop that dosn`t give me anything, but then there`s these tracks that are so brilliant they lift the album to a totally different level:
The first time I listened to Viva Life On Mars I went "oh no! what on earth is this country inspired sound doing on a RW cd?" The second time; "it`s actually not that bad" and it`s still growing on me
Bongo Bongo is one of several coverversions, but I so want to go on hols!
She`s Madonna might be the most commercial track, but elctro pop at it`s best and I can`t figure out why on earth it`s not released as the albums second single!?!
Louise is another coverversion, but who else than RW can make electro pop sound sad?
Good Doctor is another musical mix and I actually tried hating it. But it`s jazzy and soo swings! And that in the combination with some pretty serious lyrics; I find it to be the best track on the album. Simply can`t stop playing it!!!
If Robbie ever manages to pull off Keep On live I`ll simply take my hat off and bow, but it`s such a mental musical mix I can`t decide if I like it or not; I`ll either end up loving it or hating it...
The album is def different, it`s brave, thankfully not so comercial as the previuos ones the musical critics love and as RW at last - according to himself - is making music like the one he likes all I have to say is FINALLY!!!
I`d given this product a 5 star + if it wasn`t for the DVD.... Read more ›
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Dm Blackwell
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
What's not to like? A very well produced & diverse collection of electro/pop/rap songs. This is Robbie letting his hair down and experimenting with his music. And why not? Surely he's not obliged to produce album after album of MOR pop and ballads. This is a project for him, just like his swing album was. Doubtless he'll go back to formula RW with his next album. And it will be all the better for him doing this one. He needs to grow, and must get fed up churning out Angels, Feel etc all the time....(however good they are!). Give it a chance. It's a great record IMO, as long as you can accept it for it's experimental nature and don't compare it to the usual Robbie stuff.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I think others have been harsh with their reviews of this album. I found it amazing! OK, so it's different from previous albums, but isn't that what it's all about?
I'm certainly not disappointed in this album and still love Robbie!
I'm certainly not disappointed in this album and still love Robbie!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Geraldine
Format:Audio CD
This is robbies best album yet - I love it. It is fresh and new and light years away from the Radio 2 album of the week type tracks on Intensive care, It won't be to every Robbie fans taste, but for me it is so him - the rapping will be an acquired taste, as it comes across as very Streets like, very urban british. My favourite tracks are The 80s and the 90's Good Doctor and Bongo Bong - also love Lovelight, one of the highlights on the album for me!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Lovelight
Format:Audio CD
This album is pure Robbie - you only have to read the lyrics to know that. Quite possibly the most exciting album he has ever done. It's musically varied and lyrically brilliant. He's covered songs that mean a lot to him which is great, but for me it's the autobiographical tracks that really stand out - especially The 80's & The 90's which are incredible. Thank goodness Robbie has the courage to say it how it is - love it!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The only thing I can ask is: Have these people listened to the same album as I have? I think not. Rudebox is the kind of album that was missing in the music world actually. It's so sincere, it's so funny, it's so deep, it's so criative, it gives you the chills. It's an album that translates the many sides and talents of Mr. Robbie Williams, and it deserves nothing less than five stars. The vocals on it are totally brilliant. The dancing songs makes it impossible for anyone to stand still. The nostalgic songs really break your heart and make you feel closer than ever to the person, just as it makes you fall in love even harder with the artist.
Robbie is taking one step ahead from everything that he has already done, a risky one, but also glorious.
This album is the answer for the question "Why do we love Robbie Williams?" It has so many shades, and makes you feel so many different things... it's the personality of a brilliant entertainer translated into music.
My highlights are She's Madonna, Burslem Normals, the funniest ever "Dickhead", and the 80's and 90's. The two last ones are the perfect example of Rob's greatness, and everybody is bound to be touched by them.
Well done, Robbie.
Robbie is taking one step ahead from everything that he has already done, a risky one, but also glorious.
This album is the answer for the question "Why do we love Robbie Williams?" It has so many shades, and makes you feel so many different things... it's the personality of a brilliant entertainer translated into music.
My highlights are She's Madonna, Burslem Normals, the funniest ever "Dickhead", and the 80's and 90's. The two last ones are the perfect example of Rob's greatness, and everybody is bound to be touched by them.
Well done, Robbie.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Jupiter
Format:Audio CD
I cannot believe some of the Reviews on here. I've had this album since Monday and it hasn't been out my stereo. I absolutely adore it!
There are a clutch of totally fantastic songs on here- The Actor, Viva Life on Mars, She's Madonna, the 80s, the 90s,Good Doctor a cracking cover of Kiss Me.
Yes it's different. A lot of fans of middle of the road soft rock probably ain't going to like it. But it's about time Robbie did something totally different. I for one don't want to hear him sing Angels for the next 20 years!
Don't be put off by some of the negative reviews on here. This is Robbie's best album in years!
There are a clutch of totally fantastic songs on here- The Actor, Viva Life on Mars, She's Madonna, the 80s, the 90s,Good Doctor a cracking cover of Kiss Me.
Yes it's different. A lot of fans of middle of the road soft rock probably ain't going to like it. But it's about time Robbie did something totally different. I for one don't want to hear him sing Angels for the next 20 years!
Don't be put off by some of the negative reviews on here. This is Robbie's best album in years!
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2.0 out of 5 stars
OK too much Rap
It`s OK just too much rap not like his Escapology album with really catchy songs such as come undone or something beautiful
Published 1 month ago by Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars
amazing
Great cd, only one song i don't like other than that it's amazing! It was the final cd to my robbie williams collection and it is great
Published 3 months ago by Gemma
4.0 out of 5 stars
Review of Robbie Williams 'Rude Box'
As it says on the packet this indeed is a rude album but I bought it because it is very entertaining. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by Mr. Robert J. Cornwell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it - Fab!!!
Love this album, one of his best in my opinion - i love the modern sound to it. Some great tunes.
Defo one to have / buy if you dont own it. Read more
Defo one to have / buy if you dont own it. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2009 by Mrs. N. J. Matthews
1.0 out of 5 stars
What was he thinking?
This is awful - don't buy it. Not recognisable as a Robbie Williams album at all - in parts of it he sounds bored to be making such rubbish. Complete waste of time.
Published on 4 Jun 2008 by Bridget O
2.0 out of 5 stars
Cover version's the best song
I would have given this three stars because I picked it up for £2.99 in an Amazon offer. However, when your best track on the album is a cover version and the title track the... Read more
Published on 28 May 2008 by Born Again Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mature
This album shows us an older, more mature, more worldly Rob. Very interesting songs, people than do not know the true character will laugh but this is a more intellectual work. Read more
Published on 9 April 2008 by Christina Cooper
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable!
I think this is a much better album than some people give it credit for. Particularly good tracks being, Rudebox, Lovelight, King Of The Bongo and Good Doctor. Read more
Published on 7 April 2008 by D. J. Dubery
3.0 out of 5 stars
Oh Robbie!
first off, let me make it clear, I love Robbie. I bought this album and was a mite disappointed. This is not the glorious music I took him to my heart for. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by Bj Lucas
4.0 out of 5 stars
MUCH better than I thought.
I bought this album for Christmas back in 2006 after I heard the absolutely fantastic 'Lovelight' cover, the second single from the album. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2007 by InsideMyVelvetRope
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