Robbie Williams - Sing When You're Winning

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Free Music Review: Robbie's Singing Better Than Ever and Winning!!!
Hit: 5 Stars

Let Love Be Your Energy: An efficacious rock song that sets the pace for the rest of the album. With pulsing guitars and Robbie's delicious vocals, this song just screams "radio friendly" or "cruising in the car!" But don't get so into the song that you forget to listen to the lyrics.

Better Man: "The next `Angels?' inquired Robbie at a recent concert. `Yes!' was the audience's response. This is a slow and harmonious ballad that is unlike any other. Sample: "As my soul heals the shame / I will grow old through this pain / Lord I'm doing all I can to be a better man." A personal and soul-baring song for Robbie that sets this song apart for any other ballad.

Rock DJ: Perhaps the most conspicuous radio-friendly song (thus it being the first single of the album). Who can resist this infectious disco song? The bass pounds, the backup singers sound like they are having a blast, and Robbie's boastful personality shines through! The rapping is also unique and irresistible with that Brit accent. Stomach the video if you can.

Supreme: The only adjective that aptly describes this song is "heavenly." It begins with the rhythmic pounding of string instruments followed by steady drumbeats, which make the song immediately engaging. Borrowing from the classic "I Will Survive," the chorus is fantastic! "Is there a tumour in your humour?" asks Robbie. He goes on to rap wonderfully with some alterations to his voice. One of the best songs on the album. To deprive yourself of this song is to deprive yourself of good music. This is the equivalent of "Millennium," if not better.

Kids: The second most radio-friendly song on the album - set this song on repeat! Dueting with the lovely Miss Kylie Minogue, this song is the epitome of unadulterated fun. Kylie and Robbie harmonize wonderfully together (with Robbie adopting an unusual but interesting high voice), and the video is just as good. Perfect song for a party or a club. If you don't know who Kylie Minogue is, you'll want to own her albums after this. As the song says, "Jump on board!"

If It's Hurting You: Another ballad that begins with the chirping of crickets followed by the soft and somewhat hesitant voice singing, "Please don't think of me / if you do you gotta block it." Although not one of the strongest songs on the album, it is undeniably mature and well-written. If this song were to be played during a movie, it would involve a scene with a man spending some time alone for some introspection.

Singing for the Lonely: Catchy from the beginning, the song shows off Robbie's vocals and what's on his mind. Memorable chorus.

Love Calling Earth: A very slow ballad sung in the manner of someone who is "tiptoeing" gently around the melody. Not a particularly memorable song, however, despite some strong lyrics.

Knutsford City Limits: WOW! No doubt to be a favourite with many people. Unbelievably catchy with excellent sound effects and one of the best melodies I have ever heard. This is the strongest song on the album (tying with "Kids"). Something about this song makes you want to gyrate your hips slowly and throw your arms in the air. Words cannot describe how good this song is. If you listen to any song on this album, listen to this one!

Forever Texas: Quintessential rock song with some risqué lyrics backed by a very strong chorus. Elements of country are in it, but this is primarily a rock song. Contagious song that's pretty hard to resist.

By All Means Necessarily: Absolutely beautiful ballad showcasing Robbie's vocal talent. Although this song is initially insignificant, you will find yourself humming this song sooner or later. It has a melody you do not realise is very good until you find yourself unable to get it out of your head.

The Road to Mandalay: Folky song that erupts into a humour chorus. This song takes a bit too long to get going, however (00:57), so that takes away from the overall quality of the song. But you'll start singing "bum bum bum bum bum" soon enough!

In conclusion, this album is filled with something for everyone. Like fast club songs? You'll find some here. Prefer slow sentimental songs? You'll find some here, too. The overall quality of the songs are solid - lyrics that actually SAY something; melodies that haunt and cling to you; and vocals that are addictive. Will this ever top the American charts? No, because America is too preoccupied with depthless music and the sexy or bad boy images of the performers. Robbie, charismatic and charming, has the talent and vocal power to back up his stardom. Perhaps it's the best that he hasn't cracked America yet. So far Robbie has stayed away from that unnerving manufactured type of songs, and it is greatly hoped that he continues to produce songs that the U.K. recognises and a select few of Americans can truly appreciate.

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