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After No Doubt sold more than 10 million copies of Tragic Kingdom, riding that wave of success without toppling over must have been a daunting mission. No sweat for No Doubt. The band had toiled as unknowns with a loyal local following for a decade before that album's release, and during that time the band members were learning how to be better songwriters and musicians. The follow-up, Return Of Saturn, glides along that continuum of songcraft perfection. The band presents a cleaner, less apologist representation of their influences. They pull off some of the more difficult manoeuvres of pure reggae, ground-pounding ska, and Cars-esque New Wave. Gwen Stefani belts a powerful pout, her Mae West-meets- Siouxsie Sioux vocal bravado is the bungee cord that springs in between the band's retro tendencies and SoCal pop-punk attitude. Songs such as "Bathwater" and "Ex-Girlfriend" reveal the singer's vulnerability to being hurt or dumped on, and the band's sense of humour and exploration (albeit firmly controlled) matches the songs' sentiments. This group is growing out and tightening up, and while the rest of the ska-punk surfer-dude bands do nothing more than repeat history, No Doubt is creating it. --Beth Massa
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I thought "Tragic Kingdom" was brilliant, but in my opinion this is so much better. Some real rocky songs such as "bathwater"; "six feet under" and "ex-girlfriend" and some slower tracks like "marry me" and "too late". My absolute favourite is "new", to be honest there is nothing bad about that song at all! I also really love "simple kind of life". Everybody who I've made listen to this album comes away loving it and I can honestly say It's one of my favourite albums ever. I would say it's a little more soulful than "Tragic Kingdom" and not as funky as their more recent song "Hey Baby". Buy this! I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is along with all the other No Doubt releases, a masterpiece. Personally im fond of anything fronted by a female vocalist. To go completely against other reviews...6 feet under is my favourite song and its actually quite realistic and happy...its about her birthday and celebrating the power of female generations...how can that be depressing?! Anyway, if you like all of No Doubts earlier stuff then you'll love this. Reviews are hard to trust..everyones taste is different..but if u like realisitc lyrics, catchy tunes and a cd where every track is excellent..then buy this!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Truly groundbreaking material from one the foremost bands in the world.Tracks like "New" and "Too Late" skillfuly play with your emotions, while "Ex-Girlfriend" and "Six Feet Under" make you want to grab your guitar and crunch along. Gwen Stefani is a sheer vocal driving force, controlling most of the tracks in a manner second to none. Dumont and Kanal know their instruments, and artfully aid Stefani in leading your mind down the rabbit hole. Can't wait for the next offering.
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The best
The best of their stuff - and a lot better than Rock Steady (which I do like) .
Published on 17 Jan 2009 by Paul Treneary
THE BEST NO DOUBT ALBUM BY LIGHT YEARS...
Yes really.
The best songs on Tragic Kingdom were Don't Speak, Just a Girl and Sunday Morning. Read more
The best songs on Tragic Kingdom were Don't Speak, Just a Girl and Sunday Morning. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2008 by James C. Maxwell
No Doubt are the best group eva! This is their second best a
This album is so cool. It is more rockier than the previous 3 albums and it's the second best. The best tracks are New, Ex-Girlfriend and Bathwater. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2004
Underrated!
As far as I'm concerned 'Return of Saturn' is absolutely the best No Doubt album. It's certainly the most listenable. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2003 by "boberta"
yeah, not bad
Tragic kingdom was a great album, one hard to follow, but even if you put this out of your mind its hard to take in 'Return of Saturn'. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2003 by Al
Best band in the world
In my opinion, No doubt are the best band in the world along with Red hot chili peppers and Alanis morrisette (not exactly a band)....... Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2002
Different... but good!
This album is nothing like Beacon Street, No Doubt, or Tragic Kingdom which I absolutely love! There's none of the ska and it isn't quite so energetic and rocky, but it's still a... Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2001
best album of 2000?
in a word. yes. anyone who has a bad word to say about this album needs examining. This is the most original album ive heard for a long time. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2001 by "mat618"
Fabulous
this is another fabulous album by no doubt, possibbly not as good as the first three, (yes, there were 2 before tragic kingdom) but good nontheless and well worth buying. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2001 by ianpugh50@hotmail.com
Funky mix
I really like this album. There are a great mix of different styles (and I have to object to another listener's comment about the hidden track not fitting, I think it's a nice way... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2000
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