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Take That at the O2 review: jaw-dropping spectacle, hits old and new – they're still at the top of their game

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More than 30 years into their career, Take That remain one of the biggest bands in the country. Their refusal to stand still has helped them maintain their success, with that leather clad first era making way for a post-hiatus man band that only dealt in grandness.

With recently released, Take That once again open a bold new chapter, replacing those bombastic pop songs with folksy, hopeful reflections on getting older and still figuring things out. 

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