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
: The lead single, which was polarizing for its attempt at rapping and 80s-inspired synth beats. Rudebox
While the album debuted at number one in the UK and several other countries, it is often remembered as a commercial disappointment compared to Williams' previous multi-platinum successes. is the seventh studio album by British pop
It sold 147,000 copies in its first week in the UK. While the album debuted at number one in
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.