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Tragic Kingdom

~ No Doubt
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (19 Mar 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Polydor Group
  • ASIN: B000024MLP
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,877 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

    Popular in these categories:

    #13 in  Music > Indie > Ska
    #25 in  Music > Reggae > Ska
    #44 in  Music > Indie > American

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Spiderwebs 4:26£0.79
Listen  2. Excuse Me Mr. 3:04£0.79
Listen  3. Just A Girl 3:28£0.79
Listen  4. Happy Now? 3:42£0.69
Listen  5. Different People 4:34£0.69
Listen  6. Hey You 3:33£0.69
Listen  7. The Climb 6:36£0.69
Listen  8. Sixteen 3:22£0.69
Listen  9. Sunday Morning 4:32£0.79
Listen10. Don't Speak 4:23£0.79
Listen11. You Can Do It 4:13£0.69
Listen12. World Go 'Round 4:08£0.69
Listen13. End It On This 3:45£0.69
Listen14. Tragic Kingdom 5:31£0.69

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Amazon.co.uk Review

There have been more baffling occurrences than the late-1990s ska revivial in the US--but not many. Yet somehow, this distinctly British movement--arising specifically out of the country's polarised racial dynamic--managed to cross over, finding an eager audience among suburban American teens, most of whom viewed it less as a social determinant, than as a stylistic outcrop of skate-punk and hardcore. Fronted by platinum-blonde Gwen Stefani, No Doubt defied the genre's traditionally masculine archetype, just as their sound--part Two-Tone, part Blondie--hinted at broader commercial ambitions. The supremely annoying "Just A Girl" might have bought them to mainstream attention, showcasing Stefani's little-girl delivery, but it was their subsequent singles--"Don't Speak", a melodramatic power-ballad, and the bouncy, irrepressible "Sunday Morning"--which really proved their mettle, even as their new-found success alienated many long-time fans. --Andrew McGuire


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No Doubt's members cite a strange variety of musical influences: Kiss, Prince and Madness, to name a few. And it's easyto imagine that their hometown itself, Anaheim, California (home to Disneyland), may have played a part in forming the band's schizophrenic, high-energy sound, which took TRAGIC KINGDOM, the band's second album, on a slow, steady ride up the pop charts. It finally hit No. 1 in December 1996, 14 months after it was released.
This is ska-punk-new wave-dance music, with instrumentation ranging from hardcore guitar to mellow, reggae-style horns. Singer Gwen Stefani's voice isby turns peppy, almost adolescent ("Spiderwebs") and emotionally wailing; she can sound a lot like Concrete Blonde's Johnette Napolitano ("Just A Girl"). When Stefani sings, "I'm just a girl, little ol' me/Don't let me out of your sight", she does so without a hint of girlishness; her voice is all attitude, with a warbling edge of melodrama. For the most part, these are happy songs, though No Doubt do get philosophical on "Different People": "Once in a while I sit back/And think about the planet/Most of the time I trip on it/To kick back and think of how massive it all is/And how many others are on it".

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars head-bangily, toe-tappingly, hand-clappingly good!, 11 Jan 2004
By A. Yates "knitwit" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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well what can I say, this album is certainly catchy. At first when I got the album I never listened to it properly and just skipped from one track to the next, as you usually do when you get a new album... eager to hear a bit of each tracks, or to get to the most popular, as with this album it was "Don't Speak" ... which I don't think is the best, but its certainly fantastic! Gwen's voice is just splendid, she can really sing! She really shows this in songs such as "Don't Speak", "Different People", "Just a Girl" and "Tragic Kingdom"... My favourite being "Different People"... mainly because it has such a fabulous rhythem, as do all the songs on this album. The instrumental work in this album is certainly all talent, because they use the instruments so beautifully, the wide variety of instruments used just give the music a totally different, refreshing, catchy sound, which I think makes the band what they are.
Other songs to take note of are "Just a girl", which was another popular song of this album, I would call it exceptional. They have managed to use alernative rock in a way that doesn't sound annoying or irratating. The Chorus is very catchy and the use of electronic keyboard in this album is very smart!
"Sunday Morning" is also a very catchy song, isn't it ironic how the catchy songs are always the most popular? hehe, well this has a very smooth rhythem, the chorus is very catchy with Gwen certainly expelling and expressing her voice in a fantastic way!
"Don't speak" seems like it shouldn't be on this album, because its quite different from the rest of the songs on this album... its got a slower beat, but the lyrics are beautiful and Gwens voice is just gorgious in this song, so silky and soft.
"Tragic Kingdom" is an unusual song; starts off like the voice which comes through the speakers on fair ground rides "Please don't stand up, the ride is about to begin"... and the song starts... a very wonky song, with a dramatic, suprised beat.
To sum up the whole album, its absolutely fantastic, some songs are far better than others, but what else can I say, not many bands can achieve every song to be absolutely perfect... A definate for any No Doubt fans, this album is a sign post of this bands uprisal into fame, some great classics!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic.., 14 Feb 2001
No Doubt..Oh it's just another ska/punk band..err..wrong. No Doubt are one of the best kept secrets from the later 80's and through the 90's. Tragic Kingdom has just gotta be one of the best albums ever made. It's just packed full of energy with every song, all of which are completley different to each other. From Spidersweb..a really get up and dance till you drop kinda song to Just A Girl to my personal favoruite Different People..To the fantastic Sixteen and Sunday morning to Don't Speak finishing off with Tragic Kingdom..It's full of power and emmotion. With Gwen..using her voice which is amazing to win over me at least, Tony is a fantastic bassits, and being one myself i love playing the songs live it's such a joy. The keyboardist is fantastic and i love playing the parts as well as the guitar. With break beats, interesting rhythms. This isn't Ska Punk this is Punk even this is No Doubt..they have their own style, I've looked high and low for another band like em..but I guess Less Than Jake will have to do.Return of Saturn is a fantastic follow up, but Tragic Kingdom holds a very special place in my heart and stis pride of place next to my Chili Pepppers, Rage and NIN albums..buy it now you just have to and clear your room so you can dance the nite away...
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Look at the other reviews...Best album i've ever bought, 31 Dec 2002
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if you haven't already got this album i advise you to buy it as soon as possible. it is really worth owning and you will not be dissapointed. Sureley you people remember how No doubt exploded on to the music scene with Don't speak, Just a girl and Spiderwebs. This album has those songs plus 11 more. The music is exceptional. Gwens voice is fantastic, and this album is a complete classic, and it is officially a classic judging by the number of copies it has sold (something like 17 million worldwide). This album boasts a rock vibe with wicked guitars and gwens screaming voice, a ska horn section, and pop hooks. Since buying this album, no other albums have had such an effect on me
Standout tracks are Spiderwebs, Just a girl, Different people, Don't speak and Sunday morning.

Buy this album now!

and maybe think about buying another No doubt album. They are really worth the money (apart from maybe their first self titled one). But start off with this one.

Buy it! It is rare to find an album as epic and classic as this.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Reggae reggae sauce
Man, this is a bad album. Unless you like reggae or ska of course, in which case it's fine. But if you're looking to buy this as a back catalogue of Gwen Stefani, then please... Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2007 by Tim

5.0 out of 5 stars Just amazing!
There is not a single song on this album that I don't like, sure, I like some more than others, but they're all great! Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2005

2.0 out of 5 stars Bizarre
I bougt this album essentially because I loved the anthem 'don't speak', without realising that this song doesn't represent this band, or this album, at all! Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Garden of Eden
You may not be aware of this but No dought were once upon a time actually quite good and a very repectiable pop band. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2003 by Mr. Niall Ferguson

4.0 out of 5 stars The Sunshine Sound of No Doubt
A delightfully colourful album, with plenty of souring sunshine vocals that compliment the glorious blue skies of the accompaniying illustrations. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2003 by girlstarlite

5.0 out of 5 stars my favourite album EVER!
Well what can i say, this is by far my favourite album ever! i've had it for quite a few years now and it still ends up in my cd player at least once a week. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2002 by marsha2009

5.0 out of 5 stars POSSIBLY THE BEST ALBUM YOU'LL EVER BUY
I initially wanted this album because I'd heard a few of the tracks from it and loved them. I can honestly say that it surpassed all my expectations. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars No doubt every track they make is a masterpiece
You can't say that No doubt is the best band in the world. You can say that no doubt share the title of best band ever along with The Prodigy, The police and Nirvana though... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2002 by rudeboywaz@hotmail.com

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Album in The World Ever?! - I think So!
No doubt are without doubt the best group the world has ever known! If you dont believe me then just take a listen to the Tragic Kingdom CD. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2001 by andegretton@yahoo.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply brilliant
From the catchy and chirpy Spiderwebs at the beginning through the epic Sunday Morning and the outstanding Don't Speak this album is simply pure class. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2000 by Mr. S. D. Haggan

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