Robbie Williams, Intensive Care

Intensive Care is perhaps not as great as Robbie's earlier albums, however he has brought more of his own producing into this album which has worked out reasonably well.

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.

Robbie does it again with Intensive Care, great stuff - keep em coming Robbie

To be honest Intensive Care is not really that good. Robbie Williams has yet to launch that stellar album. This is yet another mediocre offering from an otherwise huge talent.

I thought the Intensive Care album was excellent! I can't stop listening to it. Robbie was fantastic in Berlin, and that was what made me buy the album. The songs I heard were so great! I wouldn't normally buy Robbie albums, but this one really shone! This album is very different from his others, there is softer kind of approach, but they are still quite lively tracks. My personal favourites are 'Spread Your Wings' and 'Advertising Space', but all the songs are excellent!

I must admit that I was worried about Robbie Williams first album without Guy Chambers. I needn't have been. Intensive Care is fantastic! It's different enough not to be a rehash of Escapology but all the things that I love about Robbie are still there. Catchy tunes and the sometimes heartbreakingly honest lyrics. My favourites so far are Advertising Space which sends shivers up my spine, Spread Your Wings which makes me smile and The Trouble With Me which is classic Robbie. I won't be skipping any of the songs on this album!

Robbies new album Intensive Care, along with the Berlin concert once again blew me away. The boy just gets better with age and his new album is a whole new ROBBIE. I thought that when Escapology was released that he would not better that, but this does and then some. Long reign ROBBIE King of Pop.

Cannot wait for tour dates (provided I can get tickets).