Robbie Williams hit a single moment of magic in an otherwise confused and despairing hit parade of a concert at Parken.

»Robbie Fucking Williams« rumbled around like an old party bus

Robbie Williams, with fire in his eyes, on the hunt for something real. Foto: Signe Lægsgaard
Robbie Williams, with fire in his eyes, on the hunt for something real. Foto: Signe Lægsgaard
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The best part of Robbie Williams’ concert on Thursday night at Parken was his hunt for an authentic moment – something real. He had created a universe himself where such a moment seemed unlikely.

I didn’t think it would happen – he came running onto the stage looking like someone who’d auditioned for a stuntman role in a new Queen musical. I’ve always admired his ability to be both heartfelt and ironic at the same time, as if one doesn’t exclude the other for him.

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