Egotistical, self-deprecating, angry, melancholy are all reasons why I like Robbie Williams and this album is my favourite of his. His later stuff hasn’t grabbed me at all but this album has loads of great tracks on it. The self-referential nature of his songs is attractive. Someone trying to analyse their life and feelings is something I can relate to, after all we are all trying to find meaning in our lives aren’t we? This sounds a bit deep and it is, but its wrapped up in ballads and faster-paced pop tunes that are great to listen to. A lot of his albums do have a similar sound and style so I can understand that some people just don’t like his music, but as with most artists who I really like its the people as much as the songs that get me listening.
Standout track: Nan’s Song