Escapology

Pop · 2002 · 14 tracks

Escapology

Robbie Williams

A cinematic pivot from cheeky showman to isolated superstar. Polished stadium rock meets deeply personal, often surreal reflections on fame and loneliness.

It's the ultimate 'sad at the party' album but with enough budget to hire a full orchestra.

A grand, cinematic exploration of fame-induced loneliness and the struggle to find authenticity behind a public mask.

Escapology · vs · Robbie Williams

Vulnerable+2.2σ

Vulnerable saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks

01

How Peculiar

3:13

02

Feel

4:22

03

Something Beautiful

4:48

04

Monsoon

3:46

05

Sexed Up

4:19

06

Love Somebody

4:10

07

Revolution

5:44

08

Handsome Man

3:54

09

Come Undone

4:38

10

Me and My Monkey

7:12

11

Song 3

3:48

12

Hot Fudge

4:05

13

Cursed

4:01

14

Nan’s Song

3:52

Moments Worth Waiting For

The haunting, isolated piano opening of Feel that sets a desolate tone for the entire record.

The surreal, cinematic sprawl of Me and My Monkey as it builds into a brass-heavy crescendo.

The raw, slightly cracked vocal delivery during the bridge of Come Undone.

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