To me, a "hit" is something which gets into the Top 40. Clearly, Robbie and his record company have decided otherwise. While this album contains most of the singles he's had out in the UK since going solo, 4 tracks are missing. What a disappointment.
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assigned.Greatest Hitschronicles the remarkable journey of Mr Robert Williams, from being the "fat dancer from Take That" (c. Noel Gallagher) to the multi-million poun...
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After five studio albums and nineteen singles, this greatest hits collection brings ... more
together nineteen classic Williams moments for the first time. It features his first UK number one 'Millennium', and the hugely popular 'Angels'. Also included are two ...
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assigned.Greatest Hitschronicles the remarkable journey of Mr Robert Williams, from being the "fat dancer from Take That" (c. Noel Gallagher) to the multi-million poun...
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assigned.Greatest Hits chronicles the remarkable journey of Mr Robert Williams, from being the "fat dancer from Take That" (c. Noel Gallagher) to the multi-million pou...
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assigned.Greatest Hits chronicles the remarkable journey of Mr Robert Williams, from being the "fat dancer from Take That" (c. Noel Gallagher) to the multi-million pound jewel in EMIs crown. Assembled in chronological order, all the hits are here, except for his initial solo outing "Freedom", and its interesting to see how his sound evolves from wannabe Britpop buffoon on the sub-Oasis pubrock of "Old Before I Die" to the subtle captivating melodies of "Feel" and "Come Undone". There are so many great tracks that its impossible to list them all, but highlights have to be the barnstorming "Let Me Entertain You", the bouncy, floor-filling "Rock DJ" and the song that madeth the man, "Angels". The two latest additions to his canon--"Radio" and "Misunderstood" clearly have one eye on the past, the other on the future with the latter an instant classic Robbie ballad from the Bridget Jones 2 soundtrack and the former a foray into the world of electro pop that sounds like a warped Human League track from the 1980s. This has to be Robbies forte, his ability to make great pop records that always sound fresh and full of energy. Every home should have a copy of this album, and chances are, by the end of 2004, most of them will. -- Melanie Wilkin
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assigned.Greatest Hitschronicles the remarkable journey of Mr Robert Williams, from being the "fat dancer from Take That" (c. Noel Gallagher) to the multi-million pound jewel in EMIs crown. Assembled in chronological order, all the hits are here, except for his initial solo outing "Freedom", and its interesting to see how his sound evolves from wannabe Britpop buffoon on the sub-Oasis pubrock of "Old Before I Die" to the subtle captivating melodies of "Feel" and "Come Undone". There are so many great tracks that its impossible to list them all, but highlights have to be the barnstorming "Let Me Entertain You", the bouncy, floor-filling "Rock DJ" and the song that madeth the man, "Angels". The two latest additions to his canon--"Radio" and "Misunderstood" clearly have one eye on the past, the other on the future with the latter an instant classic Robbie ballad from theBridget Jones 2soundtrack and the former a foray into the world of electro pop that sounds like a warped Human League track from the 1980s. This has to be Robbies forte, his ability to make great pop records that always sound fresh and full of energy. Every home should have a copy of this album, and chances are, by the end of 2004, most of them will. --Melanie Wilkin
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This special, collectable edition of Robbie'sGreatest Hitsfeatures all 19 singles from the ... more
standard edition on 19 seperate discs.Greatest Hitschronicles the remarkable journey of Mr Robert Williams, from being the "fat dancer from Take That" (c. Noel Gallagher) to the multi-million pound jewel in EMIs crown. Assembled in chronological order, all the hits are here, except for his initial solo outing "Freedom", and its interesting to see how his sound evolves from wannabe Britpop buffoon on the sub-Oasis pubrock of "Old Before I Die" to the subtle captivating melodies of "Feel" and "Come Undone". There are so many great tracks that its impossible to list them all, but highlights have to be the barnstorming "Let Me Entertain You", the bouncy, floor-filling "Rock DJ" and the song that madeth the man, "Angels". The two latest additions to his canon--"Radio" and "Misunderstood" clearly have one eye on the past, the other on the future with the latter an instant classic Robbie ballad from theBridget Jones 2soundtrack and the former a foray into the world of electro pop that sounds like a warped Human League track from the 1980s. This has to be Robbies forte, his ability to make great pop records that always sound fresh and full of energy. Every home should have a copy of this album, and chances are, by the end of 2004, most of them will. --Melanie Wilkin
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Advantages: Cheap singles collection Disadvantages: 4 hits are missing. Only released on CD
To me, a "hit" is something which gets into the Top 40. Clearly, Robbie and his record company have decided otherwise. While this album contains most of the singles he's had out in the UK since going solo, 4 tracks are missing. What a disappointment.
Anyway, here is a track-listing of what IS on the album. The good thing is that at least the songs are in chronological order.
1. Old Before I Die
2. Lazy ... .../>
5. Millennium
6. No Regrets
7. Strong
8. She's The One
9. Rock DJ
10. Kids
11. Supreme
12. Let Love Be Your Energy
13. Eternity
14. The Road To Mandalay
15. Feel
16. Come Undone
17. Sexed Up
18. Radio
19. Misunderstood
Track One "Old Before I Die" reached number 2 in the charts and it's a rock/pop track which is great to ... more
To me, a "hit" is something which gets into the Top 40. Clearly, Robbie and his record company have decided otherwise. While this album contains most of the singles he's had out in the UK since going solo, 4 tracks are missing. What a disappointment.
Anyway, here is a track-listing of what IS on the album. The good thing is that at least the songs are in chronological order.
1. Old Before I Die 2. Lazy Days 3. Angels 4. Let Me Entertain You 5. Millennium 6. No Regrets 7. Strong 8. She's The One 9. Rock DJ 10. Kids 11. Supreme 12. Let Love Be Your Energy 13. Eternity 14. The Road To Mandalay 15. Feel 16. Come Undone 17. Sexed Up 18. Radio 19. Misunderstood
Track One "Old Before I Die" reached number 2 in the charts and it's a rock/pop track which is great to sing along to. It's still my favourite.
Track Two, "Lazy Days" reached number 8 if I remember rightly, and again it's a mid-tempo rock ballad. A rather anthemic feel.
Track Three, the rock ballad "Angels" needs little explanation. It was in the charts for weeks and weeks from December 1997. For some reason, despite having 3 singles released from it already, the "Life Thru A Lens" album wasn't doing very well, until this single was released. Then, more people started buying the album off the back of this song. What did they expect to find on it, 4 singles into the campaign? Very strange, in my opinion but that's pop for you!
Track Four, "Let Me Entertain You", is a rock track, reminscent of "Pinball Wizard" and it reached number 4 in the charts. It was also the last track to be taken from Robbie's debut solo album. "Shake your ass, come over here now scream", are just some of the unashamedly populist lyrics. Here is a song about someone wanting to entertain, in fact, he's almost pleading with you. It's not art, it's entertainment. And remember the Kiss-like scary video!
Track Five, "Millennium" was out in 1998. It features heavy samples and hell knows what it's actually about. A good pop track but the album version was better, with more lyrics.
Track Six is "No Regrets" and it's one of my favourites. It only reached number 14 in the charts. Maybe the self-pity and the fact that it was more of a pop song put Robbie's new fans off. Maybe the fact that he was slagging off his old Take That mates put Robbie's old fans off. Who knows why it didn't so so well. I love it though and Neil Tennant and Neil Hannon do a good job on backing vocals. I think some of this song sounds a bit like "Baker Street".
Track 7, is "Strong". It's a very Oasis-like pop guitar track. It's about how Robbie isn't someone to be looked up to and how the fans shouldn't latch on so much. Hm.... It's great live and it's very anthemic. It reached number 10 in the charts, if I recall correctly.
Track 8 is "She's The One". It was a huge number 1 hit and it's a cover version of a rock ballad. A beautiful song and it shows off Robbie's range. Due to smoking, his voice will never be as good as it was when he was younger but this song reminds us how good he can be.
Track 9, "Rock DJ" was a huge number 1 in the summer of 2000, after Robbie had had a bit of rest from the UK charts. It's a very odd song that's not quite pop, not quite dance and not quite rock.
"Kids" is track 10 and it's a duet with Kylie Minogue. I have no idea what it's about but it's pure rock 'n' roll.
Track 11, is "Supreme" and it's another pop song which contains lots of samples (which I believe we used without permission!). It's based on the strings on "I Will Survive" and the lyrics are strange. It's like they were put together purely because they rhymed. The only telling line is "all the lonely hearts in London caught a 'plane and flew away". An insight into Rob's state of mind at that time?
Track 12 is "Let Love Be Your Energy". It's a bland mid-tempo rock track which reached number 10 in the charts.
Track 13 "Eternity", is a lovely ballad and it was apparently written during the summer when Robbie and Geri spent a lot of time together. The piano is superb and Rob's vocals are great.
"The Road To Mandalay" is track 14 and it was a double A-side with "Eternity". A pretty forgettable song.
Track 15, is "Feel" which is quite a sad pop/rock track. Rob is emptying his heart again but this also makes me think about myself.
Track 16, is another bland rock ballad. Not one of my favourites.
Track 17, is "Sexed Up". It was reportedly written about Guy Chambers but Robbie has since said it's about an ex-girlfriend. It's quite a spiteful little song but I like the use of the words "sexed up". They've been in the news a lot of course!
Track 18, is "Radio" and it's a 1980s patische. It was written with Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy and it's went to number 1.
The final track "Misunderstood" is rather boring and Robbie's singing isn't great on it. I expect it to be a hit anyway and I think it's on the soundtrack to "Bridget Jones 2".
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As I said earlier, 4 tracks are missing from this CD.
"Freedom", which reached number 2 in 1996 is missing. Perhaps Robbie wants to forget about that period of his life but this really was a good cover version of the George Michael track. The Happy Mondays style backing track added a lot to the song and George even claimed in an interview he'd like to re-record the song using Robbie's track. It hasn't happened yet but I wish it would.
"South Of The Border" a catchy little rock/pop song is missing. It reached the Top 20 and it was on "Life Thru A Lens". It was quite a rock 'n' roll song, with references to cocaine and the whistling made it hummable. It's a shame it's missing from this collection.
"Somethin' Stupid", Robbie's duet with Nicole Kidman isn't on here. It's not especially a favourite of mine but I think this should be a comprehensive collection.
Finally " Something Beautiful" which was quite a big hit is missing. It's almost a show tune in its style and it was apparently a dig at the industry and how they try and make instant stars.
The album is available on CD only, with a choice of 2 covers. The inlay card has excerpts from Robbie's official biography and all the usual writing credits. I'm slightly disappointed that the album isn't out on vinyl or cassette and I think the design is rather boring. However, it's a must-buy for any fan. I like Robbie's music though I find him as a person rather irritating at times.
Advantages: All hits on one single Disadvantages: some more tracks should have been added
...acts of all time. The greatest hits cd brings all the best songs form his five album releases, in my mind this is probably the best greatest hits record you can buy. (Possible exception being QUEEN) :), Robbie Williams started off as the little teenage joker in takethat, after problems with his personal life ( (been respectful and not going into detail) he left and brought out his first solo album in 1997 - "life through a lens", bring the sound ... ...his previous albums.
The greatest hits album brings all the best of the above albums into one , which makes for excellent audio over and over from the last seven years . if you already have the first five albems you may not want to buy this, but if not its a must buy!!!!
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1. Old Before I Die A catchy tune which brings robbies ego out a bit but near less a good song ( 3.5 / 5)
2. Lazy Days Slow and lazy song, good for a chill out ...
michael4wood 27.02.2005
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Advantages: Lots of songs now considered as classics Disadvantages: A few that are a little bit dull
...you because its definitely his Greatest Hits and is very enjoyable to those who like general pop music. I myself have never been Robbie's greatest fan, and haven't bought any of his albums since Life Thru a Lens (his first solo album). I rarely buy albums unless I know I will like more than 4 tracks. On a normal album this isn't always possible as only one or two are released, but with a greatest hits album from a well known artist, I couldn't go ...
pepper8823 04.01.2005
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Advantages: All his previous hits bar one! Disadvantages: Compilation
...like Robbie his Greatest Hits will play his best for you.
If you are not really in to him don't waste your money!
Is it my imagination or is it that Robbie appeals to the easy listening middle aged folks out there now! Maybe I am just getting old! ...
sean0107 28.10.2004
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Advantages: 19 Robbie tracks all on one CD Disadvantages: None at all
This is a fantastic album and a must for anyone. It has 19 tracks, 18 of which have been hits for Robbie, and one currently unreleased track 'Misunderstood' which is also in the soundtrack to the forthcoming film 'Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason'
The track listing is as follows;
Old Before I Die
Lazy Days
Angels Let Me Entertain You
Millennium
No Regrets
Strong
She's The One
Rock DJ
Kids
Supreme
Let Love Be Your Energy
Eternity
The ... ...This album is not just for the die hard Robbie fans, I believe this will appeal to everyone. It has an excellent mix of ballads (Angels - his first big hit as a solo artist, She's The One,The Road To Mandalay and Misunderstood) then there's the more up beat tracks such as Rock DJ and Kids - his duet with Kylie.
This album is almost like an autobiography for Robbie, he sings of his true feeling's and emotion is felt through each and every one of ...
beddybear 27.10.2004
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Advantages: An awesome album full of Robbies hits, with a thick inlay of brilliant photos Disadvantages: Might have been better as a DVD of videos, or an interactive CD with a couple of his vids.
...what it's doing on his Greatest Hits album, I don't know!! However, if his future releases are anything like this, I can't wait!!
I can't really think of a good way to conclude this review apart from:
GO AND BUY IT!!
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The 'Life Thru a Lens' Album which entered the UK Top 10 eventually climbed to number one 28 weeks after it was first released in 1997. This album contained several of GreatestHits, including ?Old Before I Die?, ?Lazy Days?, ?Angels? and ?Let me Entertain You?.
After a few bad songs Robbie released ?Angels? for Christmas 1997 (I think! Seems so long ago) and hit the number 1 spot. ?Angels? has become a classic ballad that will be remembered for ever!
In 1998, Robbie?s second album, ?I?ve been Expecting You!? was released in September 1998 topping the charts following the hit single ?Millennium?; the James Bond based video with that RobbieWilliams flavour! Also included on this album was ?No Regrets? which reached number 4 in December 1998. This beautifully written song describes a break-up in a way only Robbie could. Robbie seemed to ...
Advantages: ALL THE BEST SONGS ON ONE CD Disadvantages: IT MISSED OUT HIS FIRST SINGLE!
When I seen this in the reviews section I just had to write a review on this one…for no other reason except for the fact that I totally love RobbieWilliams.
This is RobbieWilliamsGreatestHits album and its amazing. It features all the songs that Robbie has had through his solo career from Old Before I die (his 2nd single) to Misunderstood (his last single at the date of writing this and the date of the album being released).
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Advantages: it's Robbie Disadvantages: if you're American you won't like it
It's Christmastime there's no need to be afraid,
all the greatesthits albums are coming out.
I really would like to dislike Robbie, but I can't.
He is everything about England that no other country can produce, half enigma, quarter genius and quarter total prat.
He is the little bit previous reincarnation of Norman Wisdom.
So, anyway, Robbie the brown nosed reindeer ?
Second in line to rudolph, but can't stop as quick !
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1. Old Before I Die
2. Angels
3. Lazy Days
4. Let Me Entertain You
5. Millennium
6. No Regrets
7. Strong
8. She's The One
9. Rock DJ
10. Kids
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12. Let Love Be Your Energy
13. Eternity
14. The Road To Mandalay
15. Feel *
16. Come Undone *
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