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Track Listings
| 1 | Rock Steady (Intro) |
| 2 | Hella Good |
| 3 | Hey Baby |
| 4 | Making Out |
| 5 | Underneath It All |
| 6 | Detective |
| 7 | Don't Let Me Down |
| 8 | Start the Fire |
| 9 | Running |
| 10 | In My Head |
| 11 | Platinum Blonde Life |
| 12 | Waiting Room |
| 13 | Rock Steady |
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As much as No Doubt have protested that they are a singular unit and not "Gwen and her guys," Gwen Stefani's much-touted duets with rapper Eve and techno mogul Moby did nothing to juice the boys' spotlight, which had been steadily dimming since the release of 2000's Return of Saturn. But all that banter is silenced with Rock Steady, on which the music is definitely the star, unfettered by Gwen's cutesy-clouded feminism or dumped-by-the-boyfriend woes. Having mostly departed from their ska home base, No Doubt's well-navigated exploration of hip-hop beats, reggae, and the reunion of '80s keyboards and guitars finds the group picking up the pop-rock baton that Garbage dropped with an unsettling thud. Rock Steady's delegate of stalwart producers perfectly decorate the disc with their respective expertise; Ric Ocasek (new wave), Prince (R&B), Nellee Hooper (trip-hop), Sly & Robbie (dub), and William Orbit (trance) offer some staying power to music that's always been on the edge of disposable. Despite their disparate styles, the songs complement each other like stars and stripes. This is No Doubt's best album to date, and as they continue to expand their influences, the party only gets bigger. --Beth Massa
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 4.88 x 5.59 x 0.47 inches; 3.39 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Interscope
- Item model number : 2076426
- Original Release Date : 2001
- SPARS Code : DDD
- Date First Available : December 14, 2006
- Label : Interscope
- ASIN : B00005QDW1
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #16,846 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #174 in American Alternative Rock
- #422 in Adult Alternative (CDs & Vinyl)
- #459 in Dance Pop (CDs & Vinyl)
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If you got the chance to read my original review on this disc I was less enthusiastic about it back in 2009. Now I've listened to it recently (March 2013) and everything changed. Here's the review I wanted to post on Rdio's website but couldn't for still unknown reasons. Stay with me. High praise is coming.
I can't start this review any other way: This is No Doubt's most underrated album of all time! It's a really popular album and has some of their biggest hits on it to date like "Hey Baby", "Hella Good" and "Underneath It All" but in reality I think the feelings on this album by the fans are really split. I caved initially giving the album a mere 3.3 star rating and calling it a "mixed bag" basically. But pulling it out and listening to it again after so long two days ago (after thinking I gave it to a friend to keep) made me see the light. This album is genius. It's No Doubt's most upbeat album to date and in most spots is very dance-y. However, it is still completely injected with Gwen's relationship issues to make the album that much crazier. Genre wise, it's a lot of pop, some dance, some pop rock and there's even a track with Prince that's more R&B-infused. It's called "Waiting Room". Although that track has its appeal (the Prince appearance works and his voice compliments Gwen's) it's still my least favorite on the album.
"Start The Fire" fares a little better and has a killer sound towards the end but otherwise is a little cheesy. Other than that I really love all the tracks. This album is something special and it's funny how I saw a lot of the tracks as filler before. I admit that this album won't be enjoyed by everyone because there are some repetitive qualities about a lot of the tracks (choruses repeated ad nauseum). But the awesome production, insightful lyrics and Gwen's vocal delivery on most of the tracks (mainly the verses and on some bridges) keep this album ahead of the pack.
Before I talk about my favorite tracks I'm going to say I used to favor "Return Of Saturn" as their best work. Not so anymore. While both albums are great they are very, very different. "Return..." comes off as more emotional because you can take the beats more seriously and they were kind of dramatic with the combination of the honest, heartfelt lyrics. But this album is just more fun and dance-y.
OK. My all-time favorite track from this album was "Underneath It All" for the longest time but track #6 has bumped it a little lower into spot #2. "Detective" is said track and I find that it really has a great feel to it production-wise while showing some of Gwen's deepest relationship insecurities inside. I am also quite partial to the short bridge in the song that shows off Gwen's voice in an addicting manner. The track is repetitive in spots but the repetition works. The "peek in's" in the song are really funny towards the end because you know that Gwen is looking through her man's closet trying to find dirt on him. The song just works. "Underneath It All" is the next standout with its killer lyrics about love, amazingly laid-back production, useful feature from the necessary Lady Saw and (probably most importantly) the absolutely stunning bridge which contains the album's most loving lyrics.
"Hella Good", the first official song on the album is very vibe-y too and I love it. Initially when it came out I didn't "get it" but I love the lyrics and the production is on fire. "Hey Baby" while slightly annoying is also a good track. One of the catchiest songs on the album it's just fun to hear and even easier to sing along to. "Running" is another standout which stands out as the album's only ballad. It's a gorgeous song if I do say so myself but it is also one of the tracks that contains some computer "bleeps" and "bloops" in production and could possibly be a turn off to some. However, there's a lot of sentiment there. And again the bridge (although too short once more) is to die for where all you hear is Gwen sincerely coo a few "do, do, do's" and say "the fuuuuuuture."
Although almost every track is a standout here I'll just touch on one more track. "Don't Let Me Down" a fun, bouncy track is one I gobble up every time. It's a cute song and is up there with "Hey Baby" as the album's most upbeat and carefree sounding material. The production is again a true highlight. Another of my favorite parts of the song is the chorus where Gwen spits, "So don't blow it/even a little bit/'cause now you're all mine/don't you forget it."
Basically (by an inch), this is No Doubt's magnum opus. Come here if you want fun sounds and want to get up and shake your ass. Pull out "Return Of Saturn" if you want to reflect. That's No Doubt's somber record.
4.5 stars.
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"Detective"
"Underneath It All"
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But if you listen to the music and haunting lyrics of "Tragic Kingdom," and to a lesser extent, "Return of Saturn," this album just isn't the same No Doubt.
The band decided to "go Jamaican" in this album, and for the most part it worked, but after listening to this album over and over again since I got it, I have to say it doesn't have the same magic that their past albums have had.
If I could talk to the band right now face to face I would have to say that I think they should swing drastically back to their ska/punk roots and leave the mainstream music alone.
That isn't to say that there aren't several very good songs on this album, (including "Hey Baby," which I am sorry - but - I happen to like - and screw the rest of you up tight reviewers who won't let the band have a little fun. If you had read up on the origins of this song and what was going on when they wrote it, it is about their fun times in Jamaica, and they have every right to make a song about that.) The best songs on this album have already been mentioned by other reviewers, but what I wanted to mention and comment on was the FEEL of this album.
After listening to "Tragic Kingdom," for the first time I was dazed as to how good it was, I love Gwen's lyrics and vocals on that album, and the band's energy and feel for that album are unbelievable. After listening to this newest album I just don't have that same feeling.
So over-all I will rate this a 4, it is still a No Doubt album, and it is still Gwen singing, but dammit - for one thing put some pants back on your drummer, no one wants to see that (Gwen on the other hand . . .) - and if any members of No Doubt, or anyone close to them reads these reviews, PLEASE, consider going back to your roots, rediscover your "Tragic Kingdom," for that is where your music is waiting for you again.
Some die-hard No Doubt fans claim that Gwen & Co. are selling out. I most definitely beg to differ. Many lesser bands out there only have one claim to fame, and they need to stick to the same formula to keep their fan base listening. No Doubt, comfortable with the level of fame they have achieved thus far, are not afraid to try out new sounds to evolve as a band. Their experimentation has paid off.
If you're interested in knowing what each track sounds like, click on Amazon's links to the clips- I see no point in describing each song. But my highlights in addition to Hey Baby and Hella Good are Underneath It All, Running, and Platinum Blond Life.
If you truly can't get enough of No Doubt's old sound, listen to Tragic Kingdom some more- it's a great album. But if you're interested in hearing a new direction from one of today's great bands, give this album a chance. It's a lot of fun, and none of the songs hits a sour note.
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Rock Steady is the 5th full studio album by No Doubt and this is the album that certified me as a fan WAY back when i was about 9 years old! i loved that raw energy Gwen Stefani had with her vocals, and the synthy deep basslines in their songs and that pure nonsensical vibe each song has on here that makes this album flourish with colour and depth to the lyrics which get you to either relate to or just propel one's self to the dancefloor and boggie yourself senseless!
Hella Good is for me the most HUGEST sounding dance anthem of the recording, produced by Pharrel and the Neptunes and Nelle Hooper(a future collaborator on Gwen's L.A.M.B and Sweet Escape solo albums) with a very huge Madonna synth vibe dance anthem like Into The Groove or Dress You Up in terms of the fact that the lyrics are really belted out while the dark synth grooves motivate you to just groove out to the song! Hey Baby shows reggae and Dancehall influences and was also a major hit here in the UK very pulsating and very anthemic!
What i also love is that William Orbit who collaborated with Madonna on her sensational Ray Of Light(1998) and Music(2000) albums works here with ND on a hidden gem called Making Out and you can really tell the influence from those aforementioned albums on this song, Gwen's vocals have similarities to Madonna's in itself but Orbit's Trance/Electronica style is present and really elevates this song above what it should be, it's a sensational listen it really is!
we also later on garner collaborations with Prince on the unusually artistic sounding Waiting Room, and a further few Nellee Hooper productions such as the mesmerising Running, the mini-epic Detective, In My Head and of course the title track Rock Steady which incorporates some unusual slow Dub sounds along with edgy House styles.
Rock Steady is an album which is elemental in every sense of it's description and indeed ranks as one of the all time greatest albums made in the 00's decade, i even personally rank it higher than the AMAZING Tragic Kingdom. Unfortunately Rock Steady debut outside of the Top 40 albums chart! despite the success of it's singles which makes the album something of an underrated masterpiece but has since in 9 years of release shipped a grand total of 6 million album units worldwide (their second highest after the 18 million selling Tragic Kingdom!).
Rock Steady is pure gold from start to finish!
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