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So long, tatty Warped Tour T-shirt, goodbye day-glo pedal pushers: Love Angel Music Baby, the debut solo album from No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani, finds this former ska-punk tomboy embracing ‘80s electro-pop, digital R&B, and the glamorous lifestyle of the international jetsetter. Laden with special guests (Andre 3000, Dr Dre, New Order), name-dropping the likes of Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano, and packed with guilt-free references to conspicuous consumption, tracks like "Luxurious"--a cut of velvety G-Funk that sees Gwen cooing "Champagne kisses/ Hold me in your lap of luxury"--may well be an instant turn-off to fans more familiar with Gwen’s punk-rock roots. Luckily, there’s some fine pop crossover moments here that should pretty much appeal across the board: "Hollaback Girl" finds Gwen riding a Neptunes beat that’s as minimal as anything in their oeuvre, spare boom-crash percussion and wisps of acoustic guitar undercut by floor-shaking bass whoomp, while "Rich Girl" featuring Eve, repaying the favour for 2002’s "Let Me Blow Your Mind", raids Fiddler On The Roof and comes out with a great pop hook. As an album, it’s not totally devoid of filler, but Love Angel Music Baby will break Gwen to a whole new fanbase, and deservedly so.--Louis Pattison

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Love Angel Music Baby is Gwen Stefani’s debut away from her band, No Doubt. The album includes collaborations with the legendary Dr Dre, The Neptunes, Andre 3000 from Outkast, Dallas Austin & New Order. Includes the single "What You Waiting For?".

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great, very much a modern day madonna!, 11 Aug 2005

By	Ms. A. Chopra "anitachopra6684" (Ilford,essex,uk) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Love Angel Music Baby (Audio CD)

I never expected to like Gwen Stefani's music - i didn't like "What you waiting for", although the Alice in Wonderland video was inspired. And that is what the majority of this album is - inspired, by many factors. Stefani deals with style ("Harajuku girls"), race ("Long Way to Go"), love ("The Real Thing", "Cool"), stereotypes ("Hollaback Girl", "Bubble Pop Electric"), and the rnb breakowns are a sort of cooling down. To be honest, it really works well. The fact that she resembles Madonna in some songs (e.g. "Serious") is deja vu in a good sense, because it's about time we had a female blonde star who knew what she was singing about.

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4.0 out of 5 stars '80s Pop Chic, 30 Nov 2004

By	Phoenix Resurgam "the_toybox" (Surrey, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love Angel Music Baby (Audio CD)

You really do have to listen to this a couple of times before making a decision on Gwen's first solo release. There's a lot of versatility here, but most of the tracks have a very heavy '80s pop/Madonna feel to them. I can definitely hear 'Get into the Groove' and Cyndi Lauper's 'Time after Time' on a couple of the tracks. Stand out tracks have to be the brilliant 'What You Waiting For', 'The Real Thing', 'Cool' and 'Crash', 'Danger Zone', the latter two definitely have single potential. The heavy influence of the '80s stands out in all of the best tracks, I can pick out Depeche Mode keyboards and the truly unique New Order guitar sound on a few of the tracks (i.e. The Real Thing), but mostly it's early Madonna with an occasional Shirley Manson-esque sound.

There are a couple of really awful tracks on the LP, 'Hollaback' which is like some irritating cheerleader chant, and the dire collaboration with Andre 3000 'Long Way to Go', which had me reaching for the the skip button! Also there's 'Bubble Pop Electric' which is a borderline love or hate track, I am erring towards getting to like it, but could do without all the 'Grease' type talking at the beginning and end.

I have to say that I much prefer the majority of this stuff to the truly disappointing (for me) 'Tragic Kingdom' album, there are some excellent pop tunes here and the use of different producers and collaborators on most tracks certainly gives a diverse sound and feel to this album which shows both versatility and a desire not to be pigeon-holed. Cool stuff, even the title of the album is cool - very '80's pop chic.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Eclectic, but a worthy debut, 29 Nov 2004

By	H. R. Trigg "howietUK" (Swindon, Wilts United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

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I have been 'kind of' a fan of No Doubt for some time now, however, it has been more of a respect for them and Gwen as artists, rather than wholly enjoying their music. I always found it a little too eclectic and sometimes more 'punkey' than poppy, therefore wasn't quite as accessible as I would have liked. She has always fascinated me, she's like a living Manga character!
This album though, Gwens 1st debut album, is filled with great pop songs, is heavy on an 80's sound, and bridges that gap for me.
As usual, her work is very eclectic, but the songs are more commercial this time. The stunning single 'What You Waiting For?' is the highlight for me, along with 'Rich Girl' with Eve (which samples 'If I were a rich Man' from Fiddler on the Roof), the very Madonna-ish 'Harajuku Girls' (which this album has an obsession with), Danger Zone (which wouldn't be out of place in an 80's action movie a la Top Gun), and the beautiful (though simple) pop ballad, 'Cool' about how great it is to have a good relationship with an ex, and a very interesting track produced by the Neptunes, 'Hollaback Girl' which sounds like a cheer leader song, sung over the High School band!
There are a couple of mediocre tracks on this album, for me 'Bubble Pop Electric' and the Soul/R&B of 'Luxurious', which is simply a pleasant song. 'Long Way To Go', a duet with Andre 3000 is a nice song, a song with a heart, celebrating inter-racial romance, but doesn't go anywhere.
I was excited about the collaboration with New Order on 'The Real Thing', but I found it to be no more than a weak pop song. The remixed version (a bonus track) by Wendy & Lisa, which slows the song down a bit, is far better. As for the Elevator remix of 'What You Waiting For?' (also a bonus) is exactly what it says on the package, elevator music! No vocals, but it amused me.
Overall, this is a great debut album from Gwen. The only real criticism is that old adage, too many cooks can spoil the broth; perhaps a few less producers next time. (The Neptune's / Jam & Lewis / Dallas Austin / Dr Dre / Nellee Hooper amongst others). Because of all the producers, everyone will have their own favourite tracks and sound, which makes it harder to criticise.
Gwen is the only artist I have EVER thought has the chance top become the next Madonna if she so chooses. (And I mean that as a compliment).

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5.0 out of 5 stars singapore island now full, go to sea bed.
Despite Gwen's best effort this album sounds like a super tanker full of traumatized pigs being dragged over a black board.

Published 5 months ago by R. Jennings

4.0 out of 5 stars super retro Stefani
in 2005 i treat myself by purchasing this album by Gwen Stefani...i discovered that L.A.M.B is just a great fun filled album that demands repeated listens. Read more

Published 5 months ago by S. J. Pinder

3.0 out of 5 stars few songs are good
I was really dissapointed with this album. I loved the first three songs (which is why i bought it) but the rest were just really annoying sort of nu rave badly written 80s pop

Published 16 months ago by pinkfairyice

5.0 out of 5 stars More Original Than TSE
LAMB Is a perfect example of pure pop.

1. What You Waiting For. 10/10
2. Rich Girl. 10/10
3. Hollaback Girl. 10/10
4. Cool. 10/10
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Published 18 months ago by Ronnie

3.0 out of 5 stars :(
i love the fist few songs, but it just does my head in after a while, its like she is trying to fill space in the album.

Published 20 months ago by pinkfairyice

4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars-Gwen really wanted a mix salad on her dinner table
Gwen took a lot of different steps to come up with this album. It's almost like a set of singles done in different genres ranging from heavy techno to old school 80's ballads... Read more

Published on 5 Jul 2007 by Jenny J.J.I.

1.0 out of 5 stars Irritating
I couldn't stand this and had to turn off the CD in disgust. I'm glad I didn't pay a lot for it - warning: buy this from one of the cheaper sellers here ! You'll be glad you did.

Published on 22 Aug 2006 by anonymous

4.0 out of 5 stars Loved Angel Music Baby!
Love Angel Music Baby is a cheerful, cheesy album. It has an upbeat, vaguely eighties pop sound. This isn't serious music,and it's not supposed to be. Read more

Published on 26 Jul 2006 by A. Dobbs

4.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs Up For Me
I really enjoyed listening to this album, it's very 'Poppy' and upbeat. It's hard to say what type of music this is on "Love. Angel. Music. Baby", it's a mix. Read more

Published on 5 April 2006

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Funky!
I really like this CD. It is fun, lively and great to get ready to go out to.

Loving it!

Published on 23 Mar 2006 by H. Trivass

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