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| Sales Rank: | 119555 (lower is better) |
| Price Used: | $0.75 |
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| Release Date: | 2003-04-01 |
| Label: | Virgin Records Us |
| UPC: | 724358177725 |
| Binding: | Audio CD |
| Published By: | Virgin Records Us |
| ASIN: | B00008MNYS |
| Category: | Music |
Tracks on Escapology by Virgin Records Us
- Feel
- Monsoon
- Sexed Upn
- Get a Little High
- Come Undone
- Something Beautiful
- Love Somebody
- Revolution
- How Peculiar
- One Fine Day
- Me and My Monkey
- World's Most Handsome Man
- Nan's Song
- How Peculiar (Reprise)
Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions
Album Description
Followup to the UK superstar's 2001 album, 'Swing When You're Winning', which has sold more than five million copies. 12 of the 15 tracks (including hidden track) were co-written with longtime collaborator Guy Chambers, who also co-produced. Chrysalis.
Amazon.com
He's tried his hand at indie-rock, big-band swing, and brash pop music. So where does Robbie Williams' fifth album take the popular British entertainer? Escapology is a a serious attempt to make music that's equally artistically credible and commercially accessible. Williams has matured into an adult-orientated rock/pop performer. Indeed, tead single, "Feel," wouldn't sound misplaced when played along with Phil Collins and David Gray; the singer's heartfelt vocals elevate it above routine radio fare. The highlight here is the epic ballad "Love Somebody," as Williams pushes his voice to its limits atop a lush backdrop of brooding strings and a gospel choir. The heavier rock numbers are impressively produced. However, while they feel like attempts to pay homage to Oasis, they wind up sound more like Toploader. Williams continues to harp on about what a hard time he has being a pop star ("How Peculiar," "Something Beautiful"). To fit his newfound maturity, there is less self parody in the lyrics, although his sense of humor shines though on "Handsome Man" and "Me & My Monkey." Escapology also features the first track written entirely by Williams--"Nan's Song"--is a simple, moving tribute to his late grandmother. --David Trueman
Customer Reviews
Radio America Just Won't Get It - Reviewed on 2006-02-01
2 customers found this review helpful.
This was my introduction to Robbie Williams, and it happened by accident. I was getting the oil in my car changed and I had a half an hour to kill, so I went into a record store next door. I was in there for about 5 minutes when "Feel" started to play. "Great song" I thought, but didn't give it much thought. Then "Monsoon", "Sexed Up", "Get A Little High", "Come Undone", "Something Beautiful", and then the amazing "Love Somebody". WHO WAS THIS GUY??? I went to the counter and asked who's Greatest Hits album were they playing?(Yes, this CD is THAT good) 30 seconds later, I owned ESCAPOLOGY. What an amazing CD. I've since invested in all of his CDs. There are a lot of reviews here wondering why Americans don't embrace Robbie Williams the way they do in Europe. Simple. Radio stations don't play new music anymore. Classic rock won't play new albums by the old bands. Pop/hip hop stations will only play packaged, synthesized "artists". And adult contemporary stations, I don't know what their problem is. This guy should be to the 90's and today what Elton John was to the '70's. The songs are incredible, the production flawless. If you haven't discovered Robbie Williams yet, don't hesitate, buy ESCAPOLOGY now! One final word, "Love Somebody" is an incredibly haunting and beautifully arranged song. Truly a classic CD all around.
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Book Subjects
- Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
- Pop
- Pop/Rock
- Pop/Rock Music
- Popular Music
- Rock
- Rock/Pop
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