Take That

Take That are an English pop group formed in Manchester in 1990. Original members included Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Robbie Williams. They achieved major UK success in the 1990s, split in 1996, reunited in the 2000s and continued recording and touring.

Take That had major UK chart success in the 1990s with hits such as 'Back for Good' and 'Never Forget'. Robbie Williams left the group in the mid-1990s; the group split in 1996 and reunited in the 2000s. The band released successful reunion-era albums including Beautiful World and The Circus; the five reunited for the 2010 Progress project.

DeBaser's reviews present a mixed appraisal of Take That: early releases are seen as manufactured and uneven, while reunion-era albums receive praise. Critics highlight Gary Barlow's songwriting and the group's massive commercial success. Read with nostalgia and a critical ear.

For:Fans of 1990s British pop, nostalgia listeners, pop-music critics and casual readers curious about boy-band history.