Rock Steady [ECD] - No Doubt

Advantages: Fun, lightweight, a number of catchy songs
Disadvantages: Too many cooks spoiling the No Doubt broth?

...the charts with their soft rock anthem 'Don't Speak', while previously they had been at the forefront of one of the most repugnant genres in the entire history of modern music, in the form of American ska-punk. So I thought buying 'Rock Steady' would result in my coolness, and inevitably my popularity, rapidly declining, and I would be forced to carry a bell around with me like a leper and announce my unclean presence whenever a social occasion arose. ...
...Steady' been released had No Doubt suddenly become quite a cool prospect and a band that it was okay to admit to following. Fast forward a few years up to the present and singer Gwen Stefani is being marketed as the coolest cat to ever walk the earth, a multi-talented singer, songwriter, actress, model, clothes designer and all-round icon. Music changes with rapid pace, and bands have to adapt or be left on the backburner. No Doubt did the sensible ... Read review

Advantages: nice music
Disadvantages: not a classic

...Adrain Young - drums Rock Steady I believe that this is No Doubt’s fourth or fifth album. It (the CD) cost me £8.99 including postage from CD WOW, and didn’t take long to get to me. The cover is fairly drab, being a red cover with NODOUBTROCKSTEADY written in large, hand written letters many times, the back is a little better with a picture of Gwen’s middle. 13 songs, and also an enhanced CD (for your computer), including the video to ‘Hey Baby’, ...
...Life Waiting Room Rock Steady My Opinion Well first I’m like to mention that band member Eric Stefani who did piano & keyboards on the ‘Tragic Kingdom’ album seems to be no longer a member, news to me, but then I haven’t followed them that much. The video to ‘Hey Baby’ I quite like, nothing fantastic - a fairly typical video with the band. The screensaver I’ve not tried, I never really bother with them - either I’m using my computer, or I turn ... Read review

Advantages: QUIRKY, SOUNDS GREAT LOUD
Disadvantages: TOO MANY DIFFERENT STYLES

...PLATINUM BLONDE LIFE WAITING ROOM ROCK STEADY I will not bore you with commenting on the last tracks cos they all sound the same as the ones i reviewed some are indie some are regae. My overall opinion on this albulm is very good and would recommened it but be prepared not to like all the tracks as it seems to many people have been allowed to have their say on this albulm. I still find the voice of Gwen Stefani totally refreshing and different. ... Read review

Advantages: The idea is adventurous and the effort is apparent
Disadvantages: People looking for another tragic kingdom will be dissapointed

...in the band's latest album, Rock Steady. A mix of synthetic beats and pop flair, the CD will leave listeners with one question: "wasn't No Doubt a ska band?" To answer that question, yes -- even though there is little that reflects the band's former style. Much of the album finds No Doubt forging ground in hip-hop and dance, adding a subtle yet deliberate hint of rock. The album is not entirely bad but No Doubt does not pull off the transition completely ...
...in the band thus making Rock Steady sound like the solo follow-up to Stefani's recent dabble in pop music Though No Doubt can now say they have moved past the sound of its past, newer is not always better. No Doubt as a band does not pull off the whole '80s new wave pop sound -- but then again who does? And more so, who would want to? Apparently No Doubt does, even though they shouldn't. ... Read review

Advantages: This album shows that No Doubt can be creative and appeal to different people
Disadvantages: Can get boring 6 months or so

...party to. The release of rock steady has shown us the new No Doubt, same line-up, different style... with hits like Hella Good and Underneath It All and excellent album tracks such as Making Out and Detective and guest appearances from famous artists this album really impresses me in a way I didnt expect. But after listening to it I believe that it could have been better and the next No Doubt Album is going to be sensational ... Read review