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Its release coincided with the comeback of his former band, Take That , whose album Beautiful World eventually outsold Rudebox in the UK. Critical Reception

The album is a "genre-hopping" project that incorporates Hip-Hop, R&B, Electropop, and Funk. Rudebox

Williams worked with a diverse group of producers including the Pet Shop Boys , Mark Ronson , William Orbit , and Soul Mekanik . Notable Tracks: Its release coincided with the comeback of his

Most critics were confused by the shift in direction, often labeling the album a "career-killer" or a "dud". Notable Tracks: Most critics were confused by the

A famous (though frequently debated) report claims that due to poor long-term sales, nearly one million unsold copies of the album were shipped to China to be destroyed and recycled for use in road resurfacing projects.

is the seventh studio album by British pop artist Robbie Williams, released in October 2006. It is widely considered the most experimental and controversial project of his career, departing from his signature pop-rock sound in favor of dance-pop, hip-hop, and electronica. Album Overview