Compare Prices
Postage & Packaging: £0.​00
Quote-start

Slow starter but grows on you like jacks beanstalk

Quote-end

4 Jan 11th, 2006 

15 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
lyrics feel more heartfelt

Disadvantages:
not his ussual stuff (not neccessarily a bad point)

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Originality

Lyrics

Quality and consistency of tracks

How does it compare to the artist's other releases

Value for Money

siaddy12

siaddy12

About me:

Hi im a 24 year old lad from pontefract and i am full of useless (and some usefull)information. A HA...

Member since:18.11.2004

Reviews:9

Members who trust:3

I will start by telling you i am not an avid fan of robbies but have the upmost respect for his talent.
Although albums like 'Escapology' produced more songs that were catchy and had that playful 'tongue-in-cheek' arrogance that Robbie Williams is known for, Intensive Care is an album that is packed with a more mature, musically orientated Robbie. Although it has only been two years, Robbie has come a long way from songs such as "Handsome Man" and "Monsoon", gloating about his own lifestyle and looks, and has created wonderfully poignant songs such as "Make Me Pure" and "Advertising Space", the first ballad that can stand proudly next to "Angels", Robbie's most popular song.

When I first listened to this album I sat here and said 'so what'? But when I really listened to the songs, I was taken aback by the true artistry of this man. Lyrics such as "Oh Lord, make me pure, but not yet" emphasize his conflict between his previous lifestyle of tongue-in-cheek arrogance and his new, matured self. Although there are one or two songs on the album that I could do without (such as "Tripping"); the whole package is something that should not be taken for granted.

Robbie Williams fans who enjoyed his playful banter before, are in for a surprise with this new album, that shows the conflicted tormented soul that lies within. If you purchase this album, I urge you to really listen to what Robbie is saying. Listen to the meanings behind some of the songs and you will not be disappointed.

Intensive Care is not only filled with conflicted, emotional ballads, but it is also packed with songs that you will be humming to all day, such as "Spread Your Wings". This is a wonderfully put together album, that once again showcases Robbie's ability to conform to the many musical genres out there. This is definitely an album that you want in your collection.
 

How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines

exceptional

very helpful

helpful

somewhat helpful

not helpful

off topic

Products you might be interested in »

Back To Bedlam - James Blunt

Back To Bedlam - James Blunt

Singer/Songwriter - StudioRecording - 1 CD(s) - Label: Atlantic - Distributor: Cinram Logistics - Released: 13/06/2005, 14/03/2005 - 75679345127, 75678375255

User reviews (61)

Buy now for only £ 2.49

Live Concert At The Forum - Barbra Streisand

Live Concert At The Forum - Barbra Streisand

Classic Pop Vocals - LiveRecording - 1, 2 CD(s) - Label: Columbia - Distributor: Sony Music/Arvato Services - Released: 07/1997, 27/09/2004, 10/1994, 18/09/2000 - 5099748794321, 5099748048820, 5099747759925, 4250079731497, 5099720234494, 5099749743526

User reviews (1)

Buy now for only £ 2.44

1 - Beatles (The)

1 - Beatles (The)

Rock & Pop - StudioRecording - 1 CD(s) - Label: Apple - Distributor: EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics - Released: 13/11/2000 - 724352997022

User reviews (68)

Buy now for only £ 7.00

River Is Wide, The [Remastered] - Forum (The)

River Is Wide, The [Remastered] - Forum (The)

Rock & Pop - StudioRecording - 1 CD(s) - Label: Rev-Ola - Distributor: Plastic Head - Released: 20/01/2003 - 5013929431423

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 5.14

Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand

Alternative - StudioRecording - 1 CD(s) - Label: Domino - Distributor: PIAS UK/Sony DADC - Released: 09/02/2004 - 5034202113621

User reviews (36)

Buy now for only £ 0.01

Top Ten Hits Of The 60's - The Best Sixties Groups Ever - Various Artists

Top Ten Hits Of The 60's - The Best Sixties Groups Ever - Various Artists

Rock & Pop - 1 CD(s) - Label: Pegasus - Distributor: Trilogy Logistics - Released: 29/08/2003 - 5034504202023

User reviews (1)

Buy now for only £ 0.99

Comments about this review »

Suzi75 19.04.2006 16:06

Love this album, the tone is more sombre I found than in any others. Sorry for the low rating, if you add any detail on the tracks etc, let me know and I'll have another look. xx

killiefan 11.01.2006 17:52

I think I will need to buy this one. Scott

al1892 11.01.2006 17:38

got all his albums so naturally had to have this one aswell! agree with you that the songs don't really strike you as very special on first hearing, I couldn't tell you what was on there after one listening but when you listen to them properly it isn't bad. al

Compare prices for Intensive Care (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Robbie Williams »

1 offer for Intensive Care (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Robbie Williams   sorted by: Price 


More reviews »

Intensive Care (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Robbie Williams - review by lisacallow

Advantages: Independent and Long Awaited
Disadvantages: A Couple of tracks to get used to

Intensive Care (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Robbie Williams - review by lisacallow lisacallow 04.01.2006 · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of Intensive Care (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Robbie Williams

Intensive Care (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Robbie Williams - review by WendyDavis

Advantages: Excellent mix of tracks from the master of music
Disadvantages: Absolutely none!

Intensive Care (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Robbie Williams - review by WendyDavis WendyDavis 15.01.2006 (15.01.2006) · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful
Review of Intensive Care (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Robbie Williams

Intensive Care (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Robbie Williams - review by Elrenia

Advantages: more "robbie-input", co-writing with Steven Duffy, mise en scène of his voice
Disadvantages: clichéd lyrics, new tangent tune wise, some overloading, space fillers

Intensive Care (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Robbie Williams - review by Elrenia Elrenia 13.02.2006 (13.02.2006) · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of Intensive Care (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Robbie Williams



Are you the manufacturer / provider of Intensive Care (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Robbie Williams? Click here