Rudebox May 2026

Williams worked with a diverse group of producers including the Pet Shop Boys , Mark Ronson , William Orbit , and Soul Mekanik . Notable Tracks:

Its release coincided with the comeback of his former band, Take That , whose album Beautiful World eventually outsold Rudebox in the UK. Critical Reception Rudebox

It sold 147,000 copies in its first week in the UK. Williams worked with a diverse group of producers

The album is a "genre-hopping" project that incorporates Hip-Hop, R&B, Electropop, and Funk. The album is a "genre-hopping" project that incorporates

: The lead single, which was polarizing for its attempt at rapping and 80s-inspired synth beats.

Most critics were confused by the shift in direction, often labeling the album a "career-killer" or a "dud".

: A collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys that remains one of the album's most critically acclaimed tracks.