Escapology [Explicit Lyrics]

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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

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Escapology [Explicit Lyrics]

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The best CD of RW's fantastic career...
one of the best CD's of his career...
Radio America Just Won't Get It
Robbie Williams at his best
what's the name of the song where he's dancing around w/ a snake in the video?

Escapology
Robbie Williams
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008MNYS
Release Date: 2003-04-01

Tracks:

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)

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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:

The best CD of RW's fantastic career..........2007-01-20

I would give this album a 10 if I could. Pure genius, amazing lyrics, melodies...Come Undone is one of the highlights of this masterpiece, as
is Sexed up. Enjoy!

one of the best CD's of his career..........2006-05-07

I love every note on this CD...

I have both the American and English release of this CD... there are different songs and tracking lists for the 2 versions... if its possible to wear a CD out, then I have practically done it with this one... get it, you'll love it...

Radio America Just Won't Get It.......2006-02-01

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.

Robbie Williams at his best.......2005-11-23

After so much good stuff like "Sing when you're winning" and "Life thru a lens" after Take Taht, this is his best album!!! When you didn't hear the best entertainer of europe, you miss definitely one of the greatest singer.

The album has songs for everyone. Just to dance and enjoy or for the silence moments in your life. Wonderful lyric, a great band and a great singer. You have to hear him and you will be catched by him.

what's the name of the song where he's dancing around w/ a snake in the video?.......2005-11-06

great cd.

does anyone know the name of the song where he was dancing around w/ a snake in the video (the video shown in italy anyway).

much appreciation!

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One of the Greatest Albums Ever Made
Not one of his best
Excellent
Wake Up America!!! Long live Robbie WIlliams!
Oh my dear he really can sing!

Escapology
Robbie Williams
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000070WJE
Release Date: 2002-11-26

Tracks:

How Peculiar
Feel
Something Beautiful
Monsoon
Sexed Up
Love Somebody
Revolution
Handsome Man
Come Undone
Me & My Monkey
Song 3
Hot Fudge
Cursed
Nan's Song

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It may be an overstatement to suggest that Escapology gives us Brit singer-songwriter Robbie Williams in his pensive phase. But there's no doubt that the tone of the album is less mercurial and irreverent than the Williams of old. That's not a bad thing--the anti-celebrity sentiments expressed in "Monsoon" are commendable for their frankness. When Williams sings, "I'm here to make money and get laid/ Yeah, I'm a star but I'll fade," you get the sense he's been doing more in L.A. than chasing tail around the Standard Hotel. Williams is positively pessimistic in the should-we-or-shouldn't-we-break-up song "Sexed Up" and the heavy hearted "Love Somebody." The winding, storybook saga of "Me and My Monkey"--with its myriad pop culture references and dreamscape imagery--cries out for video treatment, as directed by Gus Van Sant. Elsewhere, the cheekiness of old appears in the L.A. anthem "Hot Fudge." Still, even when he's lyrically downcast, Williams's heavily manicured pop-rock draws stealth from orchestration and outstanding playing all around. Could this be bad-boy Williams all grown up? Only his therapist knows for sure. --Kim Hughes

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.

Album Details

England's Most Decorated Brit Award Winner (13 at this Writing) Comes Forth with his Fifth Solo Album after a Well Publicized Competition Between Record Labels Vying for his Services...and Williams Landing Back at Square One with EMI Once Again.

Customer Reviews:

One of the Greatest Albums Ever Made.......2005-10-14

It is rare for me to go outside of my normal little world of music. But when I bought this album, I could not stop listening to it. It still haunts me even when I am not listening to it.

This has to be one of the best albums ever made by any singer. The lyrics are put together very, very well. Most of the songs are autobiographical which is rare to find in this day and age. The music is performed by some of the best musicians ever. Listen to the pianist on 'Feel' and you will see what I mean.

Overall, an excellent album and I recommend everyone listen to it more than once.

And a song about a monkey?? Talk about hilarious!!!

Not one of his best.......2003-12-29

He could do better. It was still a great album, although it didn't have the same spark as his others. Hot Fudge, Handsome Man, Feel and Me and my Monkey were among the best. He has a great strong voice and could do better. I hope his next album is able to launch him into the Canadian/American spotlight, he definetey deserves it. Nice try though, Robbie.

Excellent.......2003-10-14

This is my absolute CD ever. What more can I say.... If you have liked Robbie's previous work, you'll love this one :)

Wake Up America!!! Long live Robbie WIlliams!.......2003-10-08

I have been a fan of Robbie's since i saw his Slane Castle concert televised 3 years ago. He is an amazing performer and song writer. Give this cd a try! It is incredible. His tongue in cheek lyrics on Monsoon and World's Most Handsome Man are typical Robbie. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE give Robbie a try! We want more Robbie in the US!

Oh my dear he really can sing!.......2003-07-13

First of all I'm not a very big fan of Robbie, or it'd be more proper I said I wasn't because this album made me one of his. I was pretty suprised when I listened to Escapology not only because of the level of the music / at last he's got normal backup musicians / but it seems to me that he's finally learnt to sing.

1. How peculiar 4/5 - Pretty good song with funny lyrics and wierd sound effects
2. Feel 5/5 - The 1st single with awesome lyrics and slow passionate rhythm
3. Something beautiful 5/5 - The 3rd single with fantastic light tempo and lyrics which will definitely cheer you up
4. Monsoon 4.5/5 - At first I couldn't get it but then I understood what it's all about... contains a part where he starts embarassing the grouppies.
5. Sexed up 5/5 - My second favourite song, reminds me with one of my previous relationships
6. Love somebody 5/5 - It gives me a feeling as if it was a remake but it can't be; quite good song wherein Robbie shows us what he's got / I mean his vocals :-) /
7. Revolution 4/5 - I haven't listened too much to this one, but the one who sings it with has a cool voice
8. Handsome man 6/5 - My absolute favourite not only beacuse it's perfectly done musically but as if this one had been written about my best friend.
9. Come Undone 5/5 - The remake of Duran-Duran's original though Robbie's better; oh, it's the 2nd single
10. Me and my monkey 4.5/5 - A fantastic song with very alternative lyrics though it becomes a lil' boring after 5 minutes
11. Song 4/5 - I don't know much about it...it must be good
12. Hot fudge 5/5 - I love this one!!! Has the tempo, the lyrics and EVERYTHING!
13. Cursed 4.5/5 - An okhay song with good backup
14. Nan's song 4/5 - Too short however it has very meaningful lyrics