Robbie Williams has surprised fans by releasing his new album, BRITPOP, three weeks earlier than planned. The album dropped in the early hours of Friday, with visuals of the cover projected onto iconic London buildings to mark the occasion.
Originally scheduled for October 10, 2025, Williams delayed the release to February 6, 2026, to avoid clashing with Taylor Swift's album. This is his 13th studio album and features a guitar-heavy sound inspired by the Britpop era that shaped his early solo career.
The album includes tracks such as Rocket, Spies, Human, Pretty Face, and All My Life. Contributors include Chris Martin, Gaz Coombes, Tony Iommi, Mexican duo Jesse & Joy, and former Take That bandmate Gary Barlow.
Williams said the album represents the record he always wanted to make after leaving Take That in 1995. He described it as raw, upbeat, and anthemic, with more guitars than his previous work. If it reaches number one, he will match The Beatles' record for the most UK chart-topping albums.
