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XXV

by Robbie Williams

Released: September 09, 2022

Pop, pop rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

The lead single from the album is the newly orchestrated version of "Angels." This was followed by the double single "Eternity/The Road to Mandalay," and a third single, "Lost," which is a new track. This album celebrates the 25th anniversary of Williams's solo career and features re-recorded and orchestrated versions of his past hits. "XXV" is a compilation album by English singer Robbie Williams, released on 9 September 2022 through Columbia Records.

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The reworkings were done by Jules Buckley, Guy…

The reworkings were done by Jules Buckley, Guy Chambers, and Steve Sidwell, with the Metropole Orkest providing orchestral arrangements.

The album was promoted through the XXV Tour

The album was promoted through the XXV Tour.

On 7 June 2022, Robbie Williams announced that…

On 7 June 2022, Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming album, "XXV," would be released on 9 September 2022.

This album features reworked versions of his hit…

This album features reworked versions of his hit songs alongside new material.

Coinciding with the announcement, Williams released "Angels (XXV),"…

Coinciding with the announcement, Williams released "Angels (XXV)," a newly orchestrated version of his classic hit "Angels.".

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Reception

The deluxe edition of "XXV" includes 10 additional tracks, featuring four new original songs: "Disco Symphony," "More Than This," "Home Thoughts from Abroad," and "The World and Her Mother." "XXV" debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, setting a record for the most number-one albums by a solo artist.

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The Complete Album Story

"XXV" is a compilation album by English singer Robbie Williams, released on 9 September 2022 through Columbia Records. This album celebrates the 25th anniversary of Williams's solo career and features re-recorded and orchestrated versions of his past hits. The reworkings were done by Jules Buckley, Guy Chambers, and Steve Sidwell, with the Metropole Orkest providing orchestral arrangements.

The lead single from the album is the newly orchestrated version of "Angels." This was followed by the double single "Eternity/The Road to Mandalay," and a third single, "Lost," which is a new track. The deluxe edition of "XXV" includes 10 additional tracks, featuring four new original songs: "Disco Symphony," "More Than This," "Home Thoughts from Abroad," and "The World and Her Mother."

"XXV" debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, setting a record for the most number-one albums by a solo artist. The album was promoted through the XXV Tour.

On 7 June 2022, Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming album, "XXV," would be released on 9 September 2022. This album features reworked versions of his hit songs alongside new material. Coinciding with the announcement, Williams released "Angels (XXV)," a newly orchestrated version of his classic hit "Angels."