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

: A disco-influenced cover produced by Mark Ronson. Commercial Performance

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 Rudebox

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.

: The lead single, which was polarizing for its attempt at rapping and 80s-inspired synth beats. Most critics were confused by the shift in

: A collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys that remains one of the album's most critically acclaimed tracks.

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. It is widely considered the most experimental and

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