Intensive Care (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Robbie Williams > Reviews

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

No other album was so much awaited like Robbie's. Although not counting myself to be one of Robbie's huge fans, I got convinced by annoying friends and the general euphoric atmosphere to give his sixth album a chance… When I finally held it in my hands, I had a serious looking Robbie pointing at me as if to say "listen to me, take me now". I expected to find love songs, some rocking and the typical Robbie sound: erotic and with a hell lot of ... Read review

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

...as pre-packed as the others, Intensive Care has been well thought out and carefully aligned so that each track compliments but does not overshadow the next. Each track can be readily described as individual, and you will definitely find that no two really sound the same! "Tripping" was the first hit that drew me towards finding out what else was on the album. Although up-beat, it had something reminiscent and balladesque about it. Couple that ... Read review

Advantages: lyrics feel more heartfelt
Disadvantages: not his ussual stuff (not neccessarily a bad point)

...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. ... Read review

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

...I opened was Robbie Williams' Intensive Care CD and it is one of 3 that remains in my CD player to this day. This is the first CD written by Robbie without his previous aide and I can assure you that whilst there is a change in the style the incredible passion and heartfelt lyrics you always expect from Robbie are still there - oh, and there's even a mention or two of a monkey. Singles galore will come from this album so save yourself some money ... Read review