Life thru a Lens

by Robbie Williams

Overview

One of the best U.K. debuts of the '90s, Life Thru a Lens is an uninhibited joyride through all manner of British music, from glam to alternative to soft-rock to dance-pop. Beginning with the joyous "Lazy Days," the album continually betrays overt influences from Oasis and other Britpop stars, but triumphs nevertheless due to gorgeous production, Williams' irresistible personality, and the overall flavor of outrageous, utterly enjoyable pop music. Whether he's romping through aggressive burners like "Ego A Go Go" and "South of the Border," crooning on the ballad "Angels," or offering a slice of life -- working-class style -- on the title track and "Lazy Days," Williams is a pop star through and through. For those who appreciate great pop with plenty of cheek, Life Thru a Lens is an excellent album. ~ John Bush

Product Details

Release Date:	12/01/1998
Label:	Chrysalis Records
UPC:	0724382131328
Rank:	175865

Tracks

1. Lazy Days
2. Life thru a Lens
3. Ego a Go Go
4. Angels
5. South of the Border
6. Old Before I Die
7. One of God's Better People
8. Let Me Entertain You
9. Killing Me
10. Clean
11. Baby Girl Window

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Robbie Williams   Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Tom Jones   Primary Artist
Martin Slattery   Keyboards,Guitar
Gary Nuttall   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Alex Dickson   Guitar
London Session Orchestra   Guitar,Orchestra
Chris Sharrock   Drums,Drums (Snare)
Steve Barnard   Drums,Vocals (Background)
Andre Barreau   Guitar,Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background)
Andy Ducan   Percussion
Fil Eisler   Bass,Guitar,Tom-Tom,Guitar (Bass),Chinese Tom Tom,Vocals (Background)
Mark Smith   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Nicole Patterson   Vocals (Background)
Gavin Wright   Orchestra Leader
Smiley Barnard   Vocals (Background)
Beverly Siceete   Vocals (Background)
Oscar O'Loughlin   Guitar
Steve Sidwell   Soloist,Trumpet
Mark Feltham   Harmonica
Derek Watkins   Soloist,Trumpet
Jim Brumby   Noise
Stuart Epps   Vocals (Background)
Guy Chambers   Guitar,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Dave Catlin-Birch   Bass,Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background)
Gavyn Wright   Orchestra Leader
Andy Duncan   Percussion
Steve Power   Keyboards
Carroll Thompson   Vocals (Background)
Steve McEwan   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Andy Caine   Vocals (Background)
Chester Kamen   Guitar
Geoff Dugmore   Drums,Percussion
Claudia Fontaine   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Steve Power   Mixing Engineer,Mixing,Engineer,Producer,Programming
Kenny Jones   Mixing,Engineer
Martin Slattery   Composer
Neil Tennant   Composer
Matt Hay   Composer,Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Gary Nuttall   Composer
Tim Summerhayes   Recording
Chris Sharrock   Composer
Lee Mavers   Composer
Nick Hannon   Engineer
Kerry Hopwood   Programming
Pablo Cook   Composer
Lee Fisher   Engineer
Marcelo Anez   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Andy Earl   Photography
Jools Brettle   Engineer
Oskar Paul   Programming
Jean Francois Cecillon   Executive Producer
Fil Eisler   Remix Engineer,Musical Producer
Mark Smith   Programming
Kevin King   Composer
Mat Cook   Art Direction
Anthony Genn   Remix Engineer
Mother   Producer,Remix Engineer
Stewart Middleton   Engineer
Antony Genn   Remixing,Recording,Composer,Producer
Charles Dye   Engineer
Eric Bazilian   Composer
Robbie Williams   Composer,Remixing,Remix Engineer
Desmond Child   Composer,Producer
Chris Abbott   Composer
Jim Brumby   Sounds,Assistant Engineer
Luis Gomez Escolar   Translation
Richard Hawley   Composer
Richard Norris   Mixing
Richard Flack   Engineer
Matt Schwartz   Remix Engineer,Mixing Engineer
Randy Newman   Composer
Stuart Epps   Mixing,Engineer
Owen Morris   Composer
Chris Lowe   Composer
Arthur Baker   Mixing
David Bowie   Composer
George Michael   Composer
Tom Jones   Producer
Brian Rose   Remix Engineer,Musical Producer
Guy Chambers   Mixing,Arranger,Composer,Musician,Producer,Recording Arranger
Gary Barlow   Composer
Chris Kenner   Composer
Pete Woodroffe   Mixing
Stephen Hague   Mixing,Producer
Steve Harley   Composer
Steve Bush   Programming
Colin Moulding   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer