Album: Sing When You're Winning

Introduction
"Sing When You're Winning" is the third studio album by British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams. It was launched on August 28, 2000, by Chrysalis Records, featuring a mix of pop, rock, and electronic impacts. The album title is a play on the chant "You only sing when you're winning", which is typically heard in football matches. "Sing When You're Winning" continues the custom of Williams dealing with producer Guy Chambers and it turned into one of his most commercially successful albums, topping the charts in several nations and offering countless copies worldwide.

Style and Music
The album showcases Williams' versatility as an artist, where he checks out different musical designs while maintaining his particular pop noise. The songs include a mix of uptempo tracks, ballads, and anthems that highlight Williams' distinctive voice and appealing songwriting. Manufacturer Guy Chambers played a significant function in shaping the album's noise, co-writing most of the tracks with Williams, and offering a different musical landscape that matches the singer's diverse style.

"Sing When You're Winning" contains 12 tracks, opening with the powerful "Let Love Be Your Energy", a high-energy anthem with infectious hooks and a driving rhythm. The album's lead single, "Rock DJ", is an alluring dance-pop track with an appealing chorus that ended up being a huge hit worldwide. Another standout track, "Supreme", features sweeping string arrangements and a sample from the Gloria Gaynor disco classic "I Will Survive".

As the album progresses, Williams delves into other designs, such as the country-tinged "Better Man" and the introspective, piano-driven ballad "If It's Hurting You". The album ends with the emotional "The Road to Mandalay", which showcases Williams' storytelling skills and his capability to connect with listeners through wholehearted lyrics.

Reception and Commercial Performance
Upon its release, "Sing When You're Winning" was consulted with typically positive reviews from music critics, applauding Williams' capability to deliver a regularly engaging and entertaining album. Critics were particularly impressed by the variety of musical styles and unforgettable hooks found throughout the record. However, some reviewers felt that the album did not have cohesion, with the varied styles often resulting in a disjointed listening experience.

Commercially, the album was a huge success, debuting at number one in the UK and several other nations, including Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. It went on to be licensed 8x Platinum in the UK, offering over 2.4 million copies, and was the best-selling album of 2000 in the area. Worldwide, the album sold over 7 million copies, cementing Williams' status as an international pop superstar.

The songs from "Sing When You're Winning" were likewise extremely successful, with tracks like "Rock DJ", "Kids", and "Supreme" becoming top 10 hits in different nations. "Rock DJ" ended up being a particularly big hit for Williams, gathering him numerous awards, consisting of a Brit Award for Best British Single and an MTV Video Music Award for Best Special Effects.

Legacy
"Sing When You're Winning" is viewed as a high point in Robbie Williams' profession, working as a display of his musical development and flexibility as an artist. The album demonstrated his capability to provide remarkable pop anthems with consistently strong songwriting and engaging efficiencies. The massive commercial success of the album helped strengthen his status as a significant force in the music market and solidified his collaboration with producer Guy Chambers. Even twenty years after its release, "Sing When You're Winning" remains an influential and precious album in Williams' discography.