Take That Song Discography and Album Releases
The British pop group Take That has released eight studio albums since their formation in Manchester in 1990, with their debut album "Take That & Party" released in 1992 and their latest studio album "This Life" released in 2023. The group's discography includes multiple chart-topping albums across the UK, with "The Circus" reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart in 2008 and "Wonderland" achieving the same position in 2017. Their compilation album "Greatest Hits" has been certified multi-platinum in the UK. The group's current lineup features Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, and Jason Orange, with the original fifth member Robbie Williams departing in 1995 before rejoining for the 2010 album "Progress," which became the fastest-selling album of that year in the UK. More details on the band's history are available on their official website at Take That Official Site.
The band's early 1990s hits established them as one of the most successful boy bands in UK chart history, with singles like "Could It Be Magic," "Pray," and "Relight My Fire" dominating the UK Singles Chart. Their 1995 single "Back for Good" reached number one in multiple countries and remains one of their signature tracks. After Williams' departure, the trio of Barlow, Donald, and Owen continued releasing music through the late 1990s and early 2000s before reforming as a four-piece in 2005. The group's 2006 comeback single "Patience" reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and marked the beginning of a sustained period of chart success that continued through the 2010s and 2020s.
Take That's Biggest Chart Hits and Singles
Take That has achieved twelve number-one singles on the UK Singles Chart, including "Rule the World," "Patience," "Shine," and "These Days." Their 2007 single "Rule the World" became one of their best-selling singles and was featured in the film "Stardust." The group's single "These Days" from 2010 marked their first UK number one as a four-piece and also became their fastest-selling single at the time. Their 2014 single "These Days" and subsequent releases maintained their presence in the top ten of the UK charts, with "Hey Boy" and "The Greatest Day" also achieving high chart positions. Chart data for their singles can be verified through the Official Charts Company at Official Charts.
Their album "The Circus" produced the hit singles "Greatest Day," "Up All Night," and "The Garden," with "Greatest Day" becoming their tenth UK number one single. The album "Progress" in 2010 generated the singles "The Flood," "Kidz," and "Happy Now," with "The Flood" reaching number one in the UK. Their 2017 album "Wonderland" featured the single "Giants," which became their eleventh UK number one. The group's 2023 album "This Life" continued this trend, with the title track and "Brand New Sun" receiving significant radio play and chart success. Their cumulative UK album sales exceed 10 million copies, making them one of the most successful groups in British music history.
Awards, Certifications, and Commercial Performance
Take That has won multiple BRIT Awards, including Best British Group three times, and has received Ivor Novello Awards for their songwriting contributions led primarily by Gary Barlow. Their albums have received