Customer Reviews

String Quart Tribute to No Doubt

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1 star:		(3)

 

 

No Doubt is great - I love all the albums, I collect the import singles; I have no grievances with their music.

The problem is, some of these songs were simply not meant to be played by a string quartet. I'm sure that a proper arrangement is -possible-, but this Tribute just doesn't click. I was expecting something much more elegant, along the lines of Return to Saturn's secret track, "Dark Blue" for piano. Unfortunately, it feels like a random smattering of singles were picked from No Doubt's library and the songbooks handed to a handful of orchestra musicians looking for an interesting side-gig. There just isn't any excitement to the arrangement or it's performance, just a very formal, precise, and even mathematical feel. I can easily assume that this was not a CD made by fans of the music.

With more than five albums of material, better songs could have been found for such a treatment. Sure it's fun to hear everyone's favorites, and songs that casual fans are more likely to know, but it would have been much, much more fun to hear good music. In that regard, I don't think this tribute is the place to look.

If you're just looking to expand your No Doubt collection, I doubt any review will talk you out of this purchase. I'm sure that any ND fan can enjoy at least one run through of the album. Know what you're getting into, however, and don't expect something to keep next to the real deal in your CD changer.

I know that some people were very disappointed with this CD; I wasn't, but maybe that's just because I am a tried-and-true No Doubt fan- I find it thrilling to hear different renditions of my favorite songs. Yes, some songs hang on the precipice of being tacky, especially the faster ones, like "Hella Good", and, in some ways, "Hey Baby". However, I think some work quite well. Obviously, all the original songs are better, but sometimes I get in a dramatic, classical-music mood, and this CD is awesome. "Ex-Girlfriend" sounds deliciously devious and dark with the deep string instruments, and "Don't Speak", like its original, is so heart-rendingly beautiful it'll pull at your heartstrings.

Overall, take care. I think the CD is well-made, with a good instrumentalists and fine arrangements, but I can understand how it would put some people off. But don't knock it till you give it a listen. And best of all- it's instant kareoke!

I can add a lot more words to the list; motivating, romantic, provacative, eluring, brilliant.... This is GREAT! I love the idea this company has of putting out string quartet versions of your favorite artists. But this CD is marvelous. I got it last week and it is my favorite CD in my collection. A fine tribute indeed. Congratulations to this group for such a fabulous tribute.

This is one of the greatest tribute CD's that I have heard made for NO DOUBT. It's basically classical versions of all the NO Doubt hit songs! A must have for any No Doubt FAN!

some of the songs are alright, don't speak and simple kind of life aRE incredible. hella good and hey baby were a bad choice i think cos they are a bit repetitive when done on a string instument. im a little confused about vague moment..is that a no doubt song?

This is not a No Doubt CD. I am a big No Doubt fan and I liked this CD as well, it`s basically classical versions for No Doubt`s songs. It`s totally different from the sound of No Doubt but it`s good, it depends on your taste. I also recomend The String Quartet Tribute to No Doubt: The Singles 1992-2003 and The String Quartet Tribute to Gwen Stefani.

Do you like No Doubt? Ever wonder what it would sound like without a girl singer who's trying to hard? You do? Well that's great. Ever wonder what it would sound like with a violin and a cello? No? Well then what are you doing here on this page! Sorry... you're curiousity probably peeked you.

Well this CD is good. Alot of No Doubt songs are done extremely well here! In Fact, I'd venture to say it's in the top 10 String Quartet Tribute Albums of all time! I love the Hey Baby Version on this CD, and so will all of you.

You a FAN of No Doubt? Then Buy this album. You LIKE No Doubt? Buy this album, it may broaden your horizons. HATE NO DOUBT? Then why are you even here? Go find a string quartet tribute to someone you like, silly goose!

The string tribute is, of course, not meant to substitute for the originals, but as a No Doubt fan I found the "classical" versions fun and a stimulating alternative. I can put No Doubt albums on repeat and rock out, but it's always great to hear remixes, covers, and different versions of a favorite artist.

I suggest you visit an independent music store or someplace you can better sample the album, rather than rely on the clips. If not, I would recommend the tribute to pretty solid No Doubt fans and to those interested in some refreshing classical music.

No Doubt has the most romantic music! Some people claim it is ruined by Gwen's voice though. I'm not one of those people, but my family all agree on it. Now I can play No Doubt without making my family mad and keeping me happy. Plus, it works as beautiful wedding music!

I suggest not buy this alblum.
Please do not waste your money on it.
It's hard to believe that is wasn't mixed on a computer but a 14 year old, with no talent at all. This is soo soo bad.
It's terrible cheezy. And not in a cute, kitchy way.
If you've heard that orchastra part at the end of Return to Saturn. You'd think this might be like that. It's not.