Summary:The 11th full-length studio release for the British pop singer features songs written with such artists as Brandon Flowers, Serge Gainsbourg, Jewel, The Killers' Dave Keuning, Ed Sheeran, and Rufus Wainwright.
Mr. Entertainment and his bombast do not disappoint. The Heavy Entertainment Show is his most invigorated album in years, a truer return to the pop realm than 2012's Take the Crown.
The desire to do something different is admirable, but the results are unfocused, like a collection of B-sides to singles that never existed. [Dec 2016, p.112]
The feeling [is] that nothing here belongs to Robbie Williams, that he’s officially completely interchangeable, that he’s become trapped in a maze of his own making, and all of the noise seems so very quiet now.
Robbie is Robbiw. Super King! The best sound is back for us in this album. Probably this work will be the future of my favorites, with theRobbie is Robbiw. Super King! The best sound is back for us in this album. Probably this work will be the future of my favorites, with the Intensive Care…Expand
Really don't know why the critics don't like this album. In an era of music that really isn't interesting Robbie has somehow managed to createReally don't know why the critics don't like this album. In an era of music that really isn't interesting Robbie has somehow managed to create an album that is interesting and is better than almost every album on sale at the minute. What's more is that through the mixture of tracks on the album Robbie shows what a good voice he has got. From the brilliant "Hello" at the end of lyrically brilliant Heavy Entertainment Show through the perfect romp of Mixed Signals and big band sound of Sensational Robbie just sounds brilliant.
Interestingly through is not considered pop by modern standards... Probably just because of how good it is.
Robbie Williams is defiantly back with his best album since Escapology or Intensive Care.…Expand
Hmmm.... not sure why the critics are being so harsh. There are a bunch of catchy tunes here and in the year that other artists seem very fullHmmm.... not sure why the critics are being so harsh. There are a bunch of catchy tunes here and in the year that other artists seem very full of themselves (looking at you Lady Gaga), this is the typical cheeky fun we'd expect from Robbie. Gawd, even many of the lyrics are clever, witty and, well, lyrical. Hope the fans like it better than the critics.…Expand
This album was my first introduction to Robbie Williams (I'm American, so the only way to discover him is just by sheer luck). I have to sayThis album was my first introduction to Robbie Williams (I'm American, so the only way to discover him is just by sheer luck). I have to say that I REALLY love this album! Bear in mind that I may be biased because, well, American pop/rock/dance is a bit **** right now. But pretty much Every song on this album ranges from good to great. There are a few low points like Love My Life, which sounds extremely generic. But the rest of the album is just amazing!
Best Songs: Time On Earth (The best song on the album IMO), **** (Very close 2nd), David's Song, When You Know, Mixed Signals, Bruce Lee (I was really expecting this song to be awful but I actually really like it), Best Intentions, Party Like A Russian (Which most people seemed to not like, but I did), Hotel Crazy.
Good, but not great songs: The Heavy Entertainment Show (Without the music video it's not very remarkable), Pretty Woman (VERY catchy but the lyrics could be more interesting), Sensitive (Pretty much same case as Pretty Woman. Catchy but not super great), Marry Me, I Don't Want To Hurt You, Sensational.
Bad songs: Love My Life (It's just so vanilla and boring).
All in all, a pretty solid album if you ask me!…Expand
I'll echo many of the positive reviews here: if you're a Robbie fan, you will thoroughly enjoy this album. It's clear that 'Cheeky Robbie" isI'll echo many of the positive reviews here: if you're a Robbie fan, you will thoroughly enjoy this album. It's clear that 'Cheeky Robbie" is back; from the title track to "Party Like a Russian" to "Sensational," the swagger is strong and true. Even "Motherf***er" is a refreshing take on acknowledging that the family is nuts...and that's just fine. "Mixed Signals" is another track that I hope gets a lot of airplay, as it's a potential hitmaker. Not only are the collaborations with his long-time songwriting partner Guy Chambers top-notch, but his collaborations with Rufus Wainright are spot-on, in particular "Hotel Crazy." Overall, most of the songs have the calling-card of Robbie Williams: they're self-effacing, bombastic, honest, scathing, charismatic, full of life, twinged with regret--all of the complex characteristics that Robbie Williams fans have grown accustomed to in his best songs. It may not be on part with "Sing When You're Winning" or "Escapology," but it shows potential for greatness. It's definitely worth checking out.…Expand
It's not his best album nor it's the worst. It's better than Take The Crown? Yes. But I still feel like it's a mix. Robbie was trying to findIt's not his best album nor it's the worst. It's better than Take The Crown? Yes. But I still feel like it's a mix. Robbie was trying to find a hit so he just added a lot of different songs.…Expand
Robbie. ......please go away. You have long, long overstayed your welcone. Yes you were 'a thing' 15 years ago but times have changed and noRobbie. ......please go away. You have long, long overstayed your welcone. Yes you were 'a thing' 15 years ago but times have changed and no one is interested anymore. 'Im Wonderful ' i mean is that ironic or what?…Expand