Rudebox File

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

A famous (though frequently debated) report claims that due to poor long-term sales, nearly one million unsold copies of the album were shipped to China to be destroyed and recycled for use in road resurfacing projects. Rudebox

: The lead single, which was polarizing for its attempt at rapping and 80s-inspired synth beats. Its release coincided with the comeback of his

is the seventh studio album by British pop artist Robbie Williams, released in October 2006. It is widely considered the most experimental and controversial project of his career, departing from his signature pop-rock sound in favor of dance-pop, hip-hop, and electronica. Album Overview is the seventh studio album by British pop

While the album debuted at number one in the UK and several other countries, it is often remembered as a commercial disappointment compared to Williams' previous multi-platinum successes.

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.