: A disco-influenced cover produced by Mark Ronson. Commercial Performance
: A collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys that remains one of the album's most critically acclaimed tracks. Rudebox
It sold 147,000 copies in its first week in the UK. : A disco-influenced cover produced by Mark Ronson
In recent years, some fans and critics have reappraised the album as an undervalued "hidden gem" and a bold creative risk that anticipated the electronic trend in mainstream pop. In recent years, some fans and critics have
Its release coincided with the comeback of his former band, Take That , whose album Beautiful World eventually outsold Rudebox in the UK. Critical Reception
Most critics were confused by the shift in direction, often labeling the album a "career-killer" or a "dud".
Williams worked with a diverse group of producers including the Pet Shop Boys , Mark Ronson , William Orbit , and Soul Mekanik . Notable Tracks:
