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Rock Steady |  | Artist: No Doubt
Label: Polydor Group
Category: Music
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 11449
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.5
MPN: 493158
UPC: 606949315825
EAN: 0606949315825
ASIN: B00005QDW1
Release Date: August 25, 2003
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| Tracks:
| • | Intro | | • | Hella Good | | • | Hey Baby | | • | Making Out | | • | Underneath It All | | • | Detective | | • | Don't Let Me Down | | • | Start The Fire | | • | Running | | • | In My Head | | • | Platinum Blonde | | • | Waiting Room | | • | Rock Steady |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
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 in the run-up to IRock Steady/I did nothing to juice the boys' spotlight, which had been steadily dimming since the release of 2000s IReturn of Saturn/I. But all that banter is silenced with IRock Steady/I, 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 1980s keyboards and guitars finds the group picking up the pop-rock baton that Garbage dropped with an unsettling thud. IRock Steady/I's delegate of stalwart producers perfectly decorate the disc with their respective expertise; Ric Ocasek (new wave), Prince (RB), 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. --IBeth Massa/I
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 Rock Steady Baby! December 11, 2001
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
No Doubt have returned with a different and uplifting album. brInstead of just coming back with the same album only with a different name and different lyrics, like some bands think is acceptable these days!(not mentioning any names!) they have re-entered our C.D player with an unusual and eclectic mix of brilliant music. brYou cannot liken this to any other band. They may come under the same genre as Red Hot Chili Peppers and 311 but they have a trademark sound (gwen's voice) which they skillfully mould different styles of music around.brThere are a lot more reggae influences in this album, for example the single 'Hey Baby' features Bounty Killer rapping. As the band says, during recording there were a lot of dancehall influences. Don't let this put you off (don't worry its not the type kids with neon yellow jackets and whistles rave to), its more subtle and No Doubt pulls it off brilliantly , exploring a new area of music but not losing what makes us love them! brSome songs are more reggae orientated than others i.e 'Underneath It All' and 'Rock Steady'. Standout tracks are 'Rock Steady', 'Making Out','Hey Baby' and 'Don't let Me Down'. brIf I was to compare this to previous albums I would say it was more similar to parts of Tragic Kingdom,(like tracks 511) than any other, but there really is no obvious parallel. brOverall this is an excellent new C.D from the band. I'd definately recommend it to No Doubt fans and No Doubt virgins alike! KATE x
Not their best album, but still good. February 24, 2002
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have all the no doubt albums and they are all fantastic.brNO DOUBT- A nice mixture of ska and jazz.brBEACON STREET COLLECTION- Very ska-punk , but with a bit of rock too.brTRAGIC KINGDOM- The best of the lot. It still has ska,punk and jazz, but they are also experimenting alittle bit with reggae.brRETURN OF SATURN-Tragic kingdom was a hard act to follow but they have made a good job of this album. It is more punk and rock than ska.pROCK STEADY-The new album. On this album they have completely dropped their ska roots and are trying out reggae (which is just a slower version of ska). The reggae works very well. It sounds more chilled out and sexy.brI warn people not to be put off buying this album because of the single 'HEY BABY'. This album is not R+B or Hip-Hop. It is strictly rock and reggae.brStandout tracks are:brHELLA GOOD-A rocky track, but mixed with cool keyboard sounds.brMAKING OUT-The best track on the album. It it is so good to dance too.brSTART THE FIRE-A really chilled out reggae track. Ignore the title.brWAITING ROOM-Not necessarily a good track but,since Prince has helped them with it, it is very awkward and different.pAll in all I really reccomend this album.
I really was missing out! December 17, 2002
Ryan J. Price (Leicester, UK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm a pretty big No Doubt fan but i didn't buy this album initially, despite liking the first two singles "Hey Baby" and "Hella Good", i guess i just never really got round to buying it. I'm glad i have now though. I've owned it less than a week and it is by far my favourite album at present. Each song tells its own little story and its really enjoyable listening to the album right the way through. My favourites are "underneath it all" "platinum blonde life" and "don't let me down". Saying this i'm really impressed with this album and look forward to hearing more very soon from no doubt!
Still Rocking Steady December 13, 2001
Mr. R. D. Santos (Londres)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
No Doubt return to the public eye with a brilliant new album, featuring a vast array of different styles, influences, and collaborations. In general, the mood is a departure from the darker Return of Saturn. The 1st track, intro, gives an indication of the vibe of the album to come; Happy. The computer generated sounds make their welcome debut towards the end of track 1, which fades away like the sun setting on the carribean sea. Hella Good opens with an incredibley funky bass line with a disco feel, reminiscent of Tragic Kingdom's You can do it. The chorus is wild and makes you want to break into the saturday night fever dance. The synth at the start of hey baby continues the funky vibe that is becoming most apparent in this record. The horny dancehall song describes back-satge goings on with humour and zest. The chorus is brilliant to sing-along to, and Bounty Killer's rap just adds to the jamaican feel of this song. Making out is another clasic disco style tune, with a very sexy feel to it. It is obvious now that chief lyricist Gwen Stefani is more comfortable about her role as a sexy person. In fact Gwen seems to be more confident all round. brUnderneath it all is an up-beat reggae ballad produced by the legendary Sly and Robbie, and featuring a brilliant section by Lady Saw. This is another example of how far no dount have progressed relationship-wise since Return of Saturn. Gavin seems to be seen in a more favourable light, and I can't help but feel overjoyed that Gwen and Gavin are so happy together. Detective reverts somewhat to the paranioa and insecurity of Return of Saturn, but this tie there is a hip hop vibe- including vinyl crackling effects and a plick pluck guitar sound similar to that used by Dr. Dre. A return to the more rocky ways of old No Doubt is found on Don't let me down, produced by Ric Okasec. The tune is simple and the synths add to the positive feel of the song. The chorus is memorable and you find yourself singing it at any oppertunity.brStart the fire is not one of the most amazing tracks on the album, but it is still brilliant in it's own right. The march beat is easy to dance to and you will find yourself grooving along to it in no time!! The chours sounds so laid back and dreamy, and the vocals are like those of Blondie's Debbie Harry- no bad thing at all!! The vintage keyboard intro of running sounds sweet and like an old nintendo game. The lyrics, the crystal vocals, and the sixties like chord progression, make me want to cry with a kind of happiness and admiration at how much Gwen loves Gavin. The lyrics are so open and the lyrics are beautifully honest that the listener feels like no doubt are their personal friends. In my head is another potential hit, again with a funky reggae vibe and a lot of synth. Paranoia crops up again, when Gwen questions her own judgement, and asks why she gets so suspicious. brPlatinum Blonde Life is rocky, this time with a bluesy lo-fi feel, with an intro similar to that of New York anti-folk duo, The Moldy Peaches, and with a nod to the current hype; The White Stripes. There are still a lot of clasic Tom Dumont guitar flicks and effects, which remind us that they are still the same band underneath. Prince contributes vocals to the jungle/drum'n'bass/soul fusion that is called Waiting room. The beat is incredibley danceable and the chorus is incomplete contrast to the verses. This is as far out No Doubt gets, and it is still brilliant. The album closes on Rock Steady- a beautiful reggae ballad with all the computer noises and Tony's typically funky bass. The feel is atmospheric and trippy, and the flickers of hammond organ give it an anthemic yet laid back vibe. This is No Doubt at their best; Rocking Steady without the rock. 10 out of 10!
this albums hella good! December 31, 2001
Shelley Smtih sinister1_@hotmail.com (south east london)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
definitely my fav album of 2001! although this album can never beat the tragic kingdom album in my book, its still at the top of my list. since buying this about a week ago, its been in my cd player ever since. no doubt have produced a different sound with this album, more based around reggae than their ska roots. the first single hey baby is cool - but i must say my fav on this album is waiting room. written by and featuring prince, it just wicked. biggin' up da no doubt wit' dis one, aiight!!
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