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Robbie Williams claims that our current music scene is in need of some re-energising and says there hasn’t been any decent tunes since the 90s.

The Take That star says that Britain needs a new musical movement that can embody the spirit of an angry population.

Speaking to The Sun, the ‘Candy’ singer said there’s not been a music scene that accomplished that since Oasis in the 90s. 

“There has not been that same spirit ever since, I don’t think," Robbie said.

“Once, you’d go from new romantic to punk, and then rave and then guitar, and then... nothing,” he explained.

“There used to be something to rebel against.

“I think there is plenty to rebel against right now, especially with what is happening with the world, with how people are being treated by governments and the recession.”

Robbie explained that in the past similar situations had given rise to some of Britain’s most iconic acts.

“Normally this is the time of great upheaval and great voices that rise and say, ‘No we are not f**king having this’.”

But he does concede that he’s not doing anything to change this himself, currently residing in LA.

Robbie says we need some angry music at the moment

“But there seems to be a great apathy,” he added.

“Where are the Billy Braggs and the Clashes? It’s good to have a place to go and complain.”

Robbie’s heading out on tour in the UK and Europe this summer, perhaps he’ll be using his stage shows to light a fire in the bellies of the music loving public.

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