Intensive care

Intensive care
Robbie Williams studio album
Publication (s)	2005
Label (s)	Chrysalis ( EMI )
Format (s)	CD , LP
Genre (s)	Pop , rock
Title (number)	12+
running time	52m
occupation	Singing : Robbie Williams
production	Stephen Duffy , Robbie Williams
Studio (s)	Williams private studio
chronology Greatest Hits (2004) Intensive care Rudebox (2006)

Intensive Care is the sixth album by pop artist Robbie Williams and was released on October 24, 2005. The album was created in collaboration with Stephen Duffy . The single releases Tripping , Make Me Pure , Advertising Space and Sin Sin Sin also emerged from this work .

Musical characteristics / criticism

The previously released single Tripping sparked debates in the media about the quality of the album, which was the first to come about after Williams had ended his long-term cooperation with the songwriter Guy Chambers , who was often mistaken for the actual creative mind. Since Williams' previous style was different, unusual rhythms and current dance beats, as well as music that was more detached from the mainstream, triggered strong discussions among critics and fans. Opinions were divided, but Tripping became Williams' first number one hit in Germany. The unmistakable distinguishing feature of the song is the falsetto singing in the chorus, the style is reminiscent of the dance music of the 80s. Williams stated that he was inspired by the song Louise by the British band The Human League from 1984.

Still, Intensive Care marked a musical rebirth for several critics; and not all were of the opinion that this new beginning was a success. The material created in collaboration with Stephen Duffy , which was produced over a period of two years, is nonetheless suitable for radio and at the same time melancholy and full of nostalgia. Williams himself later said, however, that the album was made in the happiest phase of his life and his best so far. Behind the lyrics there is a lot of occultism and black magic , things that Williams was personally enthusiastic about. All songs were recorded in Williams' private bedroom studio.

Despite all the criticism, the album was able to place itself very well in the charts. The sales figures were able to build on the old successes, and Williams proved for the time being that he could be successful without Guy Chambers .

title

Track	title	Length (in minutes)
01	Ghosts	3:41
02	Tripping	4:36
03	Make Me Pure	4:33
04	Spread your wings	3:51
05	Advertising space	4:37
06	Please don't die	4:47
07	Your Gay Friend	3:21
08	Sin Sin Sin	4:09
09	Random Acts of Kindness	4:12
10	The Trouble With Me	4:20
11	A place to crash	4:34
12	King of Bloke and Bird	6:10

successes

Charts	Top ranking	Weeks
Chart placements
Germany (GfK)	1 (48 weeks)	48
Austria (Ö3)	1 (46 weeks)	46
Switzerland (IFPI)	1 (48 weeks)	48
United Kingdom (OCC)	1 (29 weeks)	29

Intensive Care has been sold over six million times worldwide, building on Williams' earlier success. In addition, it is the fastest-selling Williams album and was in the highest chart positions in Europe.

Releases and chart successes of the singles

year	Title album	Top ranking, total weeks, awardChart placementsChart placements (Year, title, album , rankings, weeks, awards, notes)				Remarks
		DE	AT	CH	UK
2005	Tripping Intensive Care	DE1 (17 weeks) DE	AT2 (15 weeks) AT	CH2 gold (30 weeks)CH	UK2 silver (17 weeks)UK	First published: October 3, 2005
	Make Me Pure Intensive Care	-	-	-	-	First published: November 14, 2005
	Advertising Space Intensive Care	DE10 (16 weeks) DE	AT8 (19 weeks) AT	CH9 (34 weeks) CH	UK8 (11 weeks) UK	First published: December 12, 2005
2006	Sin Sin Sin Intensive Care	DE18 (16 weeks) DE	AT15 (20 weeks) AT	CH16 (22 weeks) CH	UK22 (7 weeks) UK	First published: May 22, 2006

Tripping Video album Make Me Pure (Acoustic Version) 3:53 Tripping (video) 4:36 Bag Full of Silly 4:15 CD Make Me Pure 4:33 Tripping (album version) 4:36 Maxi CD Make Me Pure 4:33 Tripping (album version) 4:36 Meet The Stars 4:27

Advertising space Video album Advertising Space (Video) 4:37 Don't Say No 4:06 Overture For Berlin 4:34 CD Advertising Space 4:37 Twist 3:07 Don't Say No 4:06 Maxi CD Advertising Space 4:37 Twist 3:07 Don't Say No 4:06 U-Myx Advertising Space

Sin Sin Sin Video album Sin Sin Sin (Video) 4:05 Sin Sin Sin (Chris Coco's On Tour Mix) 5:58 Making Of Sin (Video) Our Love 4:14 CD Sin Sin Sin 4:09 Our Love 4:14 Maxi CD Sin Sin Sin 4:09 Sin Sin Sin (Chris Coco's On Tour Mix) 5:58 Sin Sin Sin U-Myx format Our Love 4:14

Sales figures and awards

Country / Region	Award	Sales
Awards for music sales (country / region, Award, Sales)
Argentina (CAPIF)	platinum	40,000
Australia (ARIA)	platinum	70,000
Belgium (BEA)	2 × platinum	(60,000)
Denmark (IFPI)	2 × platinum	(60,000)
Germany (BVMI)	11 × gold	(1,100,000)
Europe (IFPI)	5 × platinum	5,000,000
Finland (IFPI)	platinum	(62,639)
France (SNEP)	2 × platinum	(400,000)
Greece (IFPI)	gold	(10,000)
Ireland (IRMA)	5 × platinum	(75,000)
Mexico (AMPROFON)	3 × gold + diamond (limited edition)	1,150,000
New Zealand (RMNZ)	platinum	15,000
Netherlands (NVPI)	2 × platinum	(160,000)
Austria (IFPI)	3 × platinum	(90,000)
Portugal (AFP)	platinum	(20,000)
Russia (NFPF)	gold	(10,000)
Sweden (IFPI)	platinum	(40,000)
Switzerland (IFPI)	3 × platinum	(90,000)
Spain (Promusicae)	platinum	(100,000)
Hungary (MAHASZ)	platinum	(6,000)
United Kingdom (BPI)	5 × platinum	(1,500,000)
All in all	4 × gold 43 × platinum 2 × diamond	6,275,000

Main article: Robbie Williams / Music Sales Awards

See also

• List of the best-selling music albums certified by BVMI in Germany

Web links

• www.robbiewilliams.com: Insensive Care , Sin Sin Sin , Advertising Space , Tripping
• Homepage of the label
• Chart placements
• Stern interview
• Article from "Die ZEIT"

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b c d e} Chart sources: DE AT CH UK US