Robbie Williams - Escapology - Canadian Version (Different Tracks)
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Free Music Review: Not Robbie at his best, but a good listen nonetheless
Hit: 4 Stars
This probably his darkest ablum yet in terms of the style and themes of some of the songs. Robbie sounds like he's trying a little too hard to be taken seriously in the U.S. In his first 6 songs, he appears to be well on his way. The album sadly drops off in performance with a group of fillers that make me wonder if the album would've been better served excluding those tracks. Robbie is a clever songwriter, but this album shows the downfalls of when he doesn't keep his cheeky style in check. I can stand the occasional profanity, but the overuse of the F word, ruining a song by saying, "F--- you all!" at the end is in my opinion lazy songwriting. While it's important for Robbie to be himself in his songs, there's a difference between blunt and profoud songwriting and just coming off as some whining [person] who sounds pressed for creative lyrics. Overall though, it's a clever album and one that will go down well with Robbie fans everywhere.Free Music Review: ... And Robbie Grows
Hit: 4 Stars
I have to say I was impressed by how different and varied this Robbie Williams' album is in comparison to his earlier works. I enjoyed his previous segue into swing inspired, Sinatra-esque numbers, but fully expected _Escapology_ to be a return to a more formulaic, predictable Robbie style. Nope. This is a somewhat dark, ascerbic album, with notable upbeat exceptions being "Song 3," "Hot Fudge," and "Handsome Man." The lyrics, while still having Robbie's signature arrogant flair, are tempered by a kind of pensive honesty that I liked. As other reviewers have noted, the songs do differ wildly in terms of genre and I don't think this will be the magic bullet that wins over American audiences. But it's America's loss-- I've been a Robbie fan for several years now and I can safely say the American public doesn't know what it is missing. _Escapology_ is a great investment for any Robbie fan or newcomer alike.Free Music Review: Different, but excellent
Hit: 4 Stars
Robbie's fans won't be surprised that he's once again re-invented himself with a new style. While "I've Been Expecting You" differed only slightly in format from "Life Thru a Lens," "Sing When You're Winning" and "Swing When You're Winning" both marked extreme departures for Robbie. Both, however, were wonderful and showed a great deal of flexibility for the singer.The same can be said for "Escapology." The style is much different from any of Robbie's previous releases, but this is not a bad thing. The album's a great listen straight through. My only reason for giving the album four stars instead of five is that the new style is just a bit too radio-friendly for me. Perhaps this is Robbie's continued attempt to break into the US music scene. In any case, buy "Escapology" and be rewarded with something new and refreshing.
Free Music Review: Lord, I'm starting to take him seriously and enjoying it!
Hit: 4 Stars
After the ego-trip that was his swing album, this throws me back to his earlier pop-rock efforts. And guess what? It sounds effortless but deep. Anti-musical establishment and mocking himself. Still delivering the melodic goods in songs like 'Feel' or 'Monsoon'(but the lyrics in that one have a twist). 'Me and My Monkey' is pure Hollywood bashing and all the better for it.So does he have a *thing* for America? Who cares? He already rules everywhere else, doesn't he? Only hope there's no serious riff with his long-time songwriting partner Guy Chambers - it wouldn't suit his style. Then again this is the man who can reinvent himself time and again! I'm pleased and expectant
Free Music Review: The album with the American influence
Hit: 4 Stars
The fact that Robbie Williams is a relative unknown in the United States is not only unfortunate, its downright criminal. After "Sing when you're Winning" featured some weaker songs than we heard in "Ego", Robbie returns with a more mature album that features many different styles of music. Robbie rocks hard in "Song 3", mellows out in softer tunes such as "Sexed up" and shows off the LA lifestyle he's been living in "Hot fudge". If you're a fan of many diverse types of music, you can't ask for anything more than this. Robbie mixes alternative, rock, and brit pop music onto one album. This CD is a winner all the way, and hopefully will finally be recognized by Americans.