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Robbie Williams Releases 'Britpop' Early on Streaming, Three Weeks Ahead of Plan

Physical editions arrive February 6 after a surprise digital drop Williams casts as a 1990s Britpop homage.

Overview

  • Britpop’ went live on January 16 across major streaming platforms after Williams announced the move with a brief “Out now” post on social media.
  • CD, vinyl and cassette plus select deluxe versions remain scheduled for February 6 as part of a staggered rollout.
  • The guitar-forward set includes earlier singles such as “Spies,” “Rocket,” “Pretty Face” and “Human,” alongside new tracks.
  • Tony Iommi plays a featured guitar part on opener “Rocket,” with other credited collaborators reported to include Gary Barlow (“Morrissey”), Jesse & Joy (“Human”), Gaz Coombes and Glenn Hughes.
  • Williams is openly targeting a 16th UK No. 1 album to eclipse the Beatles’ tally after delaying the record from October 2025 to steer clear of Taylor Swift’s release, and he has two Düsseldorf stadium dates on June 5–6.