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Robbie Williams Drops ‘Britpop’ Early on Streaming, Three Weeks Ahead of Physical Release

The move sets up his bid to surpass the Beatles for most UK number-one albums.

Overview

  • Williams announced the surprise digital release on January 16 via Instagram, marking his first new studio album in seven years.
  • CD, vinyl and cassette editions, plus a deluxe version, remain scheduled for February 6.
  • The set folds in the singles “Spies,” “Rocket,” “Pretty Face” and “Human” with seven new tracks; guests include Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi on “Rocket,” with additional credits reported for Glenn Hughes, Gaz Coombes and Jesse & Joy.
  • Framed as a return to the 1990s Britpop spirit with a rawer, guitar-led sound, the album was previously delayed to avoid clashing with a Taylor Swift release.
  • Promotion includes a limited European stadium run with two Düsseldorf shows on June 5–6, 2026, following small club previews of the material last year.