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Williams worked with a diverse group of producers including the Pet Shop Boys , Mark Ronson , William Orbit , and Soul Mekanik . Notable Tracks:

: A disco-influenced cover produced by Mark Ronson. Commercial Performance Rudebox

A famous (though frequently debated) report claims that due to poor long-term sales, nearly one million unsold copies of the album were shipped to China to be destroyed and recycled for use in road resurfacing projects. Williams worked with a diverse group of producers

In recent years, some fans and critics have reappraised the album as an undervalued "hidden gem" and a bold creative risk that anticipated the electronic trend in mainstream pop. In recent years, some fans and critics have

Most critics were confused by the shift in direction, often labeling the album a "career-killer" or a "dud".

: A collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys that remains one of the album's most critically acclaimed tracks.