Robbie Williams - Rudebox (Hk)
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Free Music Review: Do the rudebox!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
I've found myself liking the occasional Robbie Williams song; `Feel' and `Radio' spring to mind, but `Rudebox' is his first CD I've got, thanks to the two hit singles, the title track (an electro dance ditty with semi rapped/spoken in-a-Brit-accent lyrics), and the sublime dance track `Lovelight' (with fuzzy bassline, sprinkling of horns, and falsetto vocals).
Electro pop with a sprinkling of rap best describes it, and I must say, I was a bit wary about getting it thanks to the scathing reviews most gave it.
I love it!! Very catchy and fun music. I must not be hearing what those critics are hearing.
My favourite song is the catchy bouncy `King of the bongo' (with help from Lily Allen on the chorus and humorous cocky lyrics like `Every monkey'd like to be In my place instead of me') is a remake of Manu Chau's `Bongo bong', with a lovely horn break which segues into a delightful French ending. Other covers are Steven Duffy's `Kiss me' (dancey), and The Human League's `Louise' (soothing and mellow).
Another stand out is `The actor' which name checks some renowned actors and actresses (though it does make one smile to hear Madonna Ritchie mentioned in the same breath as Streep, Niven and Hepburn). Madonna comes up again in the soft Pet Shop Boys-esque 'She's Madonna'. `We're the Pet Shop Boys' sounds like The Pet Shop Boys circa 1980s, even name checking some of their hits, and with their trademark dreamy synth sound. Both songs were produced by the Pet Shop Boys.
`Never touch that switch' is a lovely spoken dance song with fuzzy bassline, while `Good doctor' is a hilarious tale of a trip to the doctor.
`Viva life on mars' is a country tinged dance song with distorted guitar and harmonica, while the dreamy tender `Burslem normals' is the closest thing to a ballad on the album. It's an observation of the changes in his home town over the years.
The upbeat `The 80s' and the more mellow `The 90s' are autobiographical and rapped/spoken in a brit accent (very Streets like) and chronicling his life during those periods in time.
A very good slice of Brit pop. Ok everybody, do the rudebox!!!
Free Music Review: rudeboxduderox
Hit: 5 Stars
If you're a Robbie fan you probably own this already. Good for you. If you're debating over getting it, just do it. I must admit I have been a little let down by his last two efforts without longtime songwriting companion Guy Chambers. On first listen to this one it almost seemed like it was going to be yet another letdown. But, ah, upon returning it to my player a second time the next day I encountered some kind of epiphany. This is the greatest CD he's put out since Sing When You're Winning! From the opening title cut to the closing "Summertime" it goes through so many stylistic changes it just sucks you in. LOTS of Eurobbietechnofunk over throbbing beats and plenty of beautiful melodies in between as only he can do them, check out "Lovelight" and "She's Madonna". There's the Pet Shop Boys on board for a couple of tracks, one being one of their own obscure cuts called "We're the Pet Shop Boys" which I found an odd but great addition seeing they haven't been around since "No Regrets" and a little mini-autobiogRAPhy on the tracks "The 80's" and "The 90's", two fantastic songs. All of it is so infectious it hasn't left my car player since I bought it. One of my favorite songs involves an instant lesson in prescription fun(k) and a hidden track too funny to describe. You can find them both when you buy the CD but be careful, your second listen could lead to your player being held hostage for quite a while.....Free Music Review: Have not taken this out of my box!
Hit: 5 Stars
I am guilty of completely overlooking Robbie. It took Jessica's Angels cover to get me to notice. I herd about Madonna being mentioned a couple of times on this disc so I bought it. Right on Robbie, it has not left my CD player yet. Anyone who grew up in the Eighties will love this record. Madonna, Pet Shop Boys, Human League, Run DMC and Beastie Boys are all paid homage. My favorite William Orbit is one of the producers, very cool!
Hope this helps sway you 'cause when you buy it He'll get you to shake your Rude Box, Michael
Free Music Review: Loved It!
Hit: 5 Stars
I am a new fan of Robbie Williams as until recently I had only owned the Greates Hits cd. I thought this collection of dance music was great! I enjoyed every song from the first to the last! I don't know why Robbie isn't bigger in the US. And apparently he is a BIG fan of Madonna Ritchie as he mentions her in two songs! This album is a must for all Robbie Williams fans.Free Music Review: fun...
Hit: 5 Stars
i've loved robbie williams and all his phases since millenium and angels. i admit the stuff on this album is definitely somewhat of a detour from his usual stuff, but i think it's good stuff and fun to listen to. i just got the album so i don't have a lot of faves but so far i really like rudebox and bongo bongo. wish he would do another swing album.........