Robbie Williams: Britpop review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

๐ŸŽถ I'm not sure if Robbie's gone full-on Britpop revival or just trying to tap into that nostalgia bank ๐Ÿค‘. The album's got some solid tracks, like Human, but the other stuff feels kinda forced? Like he's trying to fit into a box rather than making something genuine. And what's with all these collaborations? It's cool that he's working with Gary Barlow and Chris Martin, but does it feel organic or just like a PR stunt? ๐Ÿค” I mean, I love me some Britpop as much as the next person, but if Robbie's gonna come back into this scene, it needs to be for real, not just for a quick nostalgic fix. ๐Ÿ˜
 
๐Ÿค” this new album is defo a wild card... i mean, i love robbie williams and all, but is he really trying to recreate that take that magic or just cashing in on nostalgia? ๐Ÿค‘ either way, i'm curious to see how the critics and fans react. some of those collabs are cool, but others feel like a bit of a stretch... what's next for robbie, will we get more of this or is it a one-off? ๐ŸŽต
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this news ๐Ÿคฏ... like, I get that Robbie Williams is all about nostalgia and whatnot, but does he have to drop an album out of nowhere?! ๐Ÿ˜‚ It's just so unexpected. Anyway, I gotta say, the collaboration with Gary Barlow on Morrissey's song does seem a bit weird... like, can't they just focus on one artist instead of trying to fit into multiple genres? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ And don't even get me started on the Mexican pop duo - it feels like a desperate attempt to appeal to a wider audience. Still, I'll give Williams credit for still producing some decent tracks... "Spies" is pretty catchy! ๐Ÿ‘
 
I'm not surprised that Robbie's album dropped suddenly ๐Ÿค”... think about it, he was already touring and promoting his previous stuff, so it makes sense to get this out there while the momentum is still going strong ๐Ÿ’ช. On the other hand, I do feel like Britpop is a nostalgic thing for him - I mean, we all know how much pressure that Take That experience put on him, so yeah maybe he's just tapping into that nostalgia vibe ๐ŸŽธ. But at the same time, those collaborations with Morrissey and others are kinda weird... I love Gary Barlow and all, but they're not exactly Britpop royalty ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ. And what's up with the different styles? It feels like he's trying to fit the bill rather than follow his own vision ๐ŸŽถ. Still, Human is fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ... maybe that's proof that Britpop can still do something new and cool ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
I'm so stoked that Robbie Williams is back with some new music ๐ŸŽต๐Ÿ”ฅ! I've been listening to his latest album and I gotta say, the Britpop vibes are definitely strong - there's this energy that takes me back to the 90s when I was a teenager. But at the same time, I'm not entirely sure if he's trying to tap into nostalgia or something more genuine ๐Ÿ˜.

The collaborations on this album sound like they're gonna bring some awesome textures to the table! Gary Barlow and Jesse & Joy are always talented artists in their own right ๐Ÿคฉ, and Chris Martin's guitar riffs on Human are seriously iconic. But I do think it's cool that Robbie Williams is experimenting with new sounds - maybe he's not just phoning it in, maybe he's trying to bring something fresh to the table?

For me, this album feels like a double-edged sword ๐Ÿคฏ: it's got moments where you're transported back to the Britpop heyday, but then there are tracks that feel like they're just trying too hard to fit into the Britpop mold? Still, I'm not gonna lie, Robbie Williams always knows how to put on a show ๐Ÿ’ƒ, so fingers crossed this album brings some fun and excitement to his fans!
 
I think its kinda harsh to write off Robbie's new album like that ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ญ. I mean, sure, some of the tracks are pretty experimental and might not be his best work, but thats what makes art unpredictable right? ๐Ÿ’ฅ I don't think he's trying to exploit nostalgia for attention - I think hes genuinely trying to push boundaries & create something new. Those collaborations with Gary Barlow & Chris Martin from Coldplay show hes still got it, even if some of the other tracks are a bit jarring ๐Ÿ˜‚. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good dose of Britpop nostalgia? ๐ŸŽ‰ I think Robbie should get credit for trying something different - its not always easy to reinvent yourself & keep your fans happy.
 
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