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Return of Saturn - No Doubt
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9.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

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  1. KadirA
    Sep 30, 2003
    10
    Californian Excellence!
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  2. RhaeLynnB.
    Apr 7, 2002
    9
    Although Return of Saturn isn't exactly the upbeat, bouncy tunes that the old school No Doubters have become accustomed to, Return of Saturn has plenty wonderful music to offer to music lovers in many new ways. Return of Saturn is packed with medium tempo ballads and an concludes with an astounding instrumental hidden track that takes the once little, Anaheim based band to new heights. Gwen Stefani has pushed herself as a song writer taking her lyrics to a new depth in songs such as Too Late and Suspension Without Suspense. This album has something for every age group and dips into every music genre imaginable. If this isn't a great CD I seriously question what is. … Expand
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  3. MikeM.
    Jun 29, 2003
    9
    After an exhaustive two and half year effort to make the best album they could No Doubt released Return of Saturn feeling very fullfilled. They were not out to top it's predacessor but prove themselves as artists. Once again provoked by heartbreak, Gwen wrote lyrics that focused on her relationship with her husand Gavin Rossdale who broke up with her for a few weeks during the time No Doubt worked on this album. look for standout songs "Comforting Lie" and "Too Late" which were not released as singles but certainly deserve attention. Also, check out the new wave inspired B-sides thast were included in singles released in Europe. Songs such as "Full Cirlcle", "Cellophane Boy", "Big Distraction", "Leftovers", "Under Construction" and "Beauty Contest" show a different side of the band that didn't make the final cut onto the album but are a truly great collection on their own.… Expand
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  4. PrestonJ
    Jul 10, 2006
    10
    Critics aren't always right and i find this to be the album to illustrate this point. This album was about Gwen Stefani finally finding her voice in the band and actually taking her role as lead vocalist and utilizing it. There were glimmers of her rise as a lyricist in Tragic Kingdom, but was overshadowed by a number of silly songs, not saying that is wasn't a great album, because it was. But in Return of Saturn Gwen finally speaks to us directly about her wants, needs, and aspirations as a women. As a band this marks the start of a movement toward their on going mission to incorperate all forms of music making into their songs and becoming truely versatile. Perfect ten and may their winning streak continue!… Expand
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  5. NatS.
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    awesome my favorite no doubt cd, the music is deep and full of emotion.
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  6. ErikG.
    Oct 17, 2001
    10
    It ROCKS!!! Everything by no doubt does too so you're psycotic if you think otherwise!!!!
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  7. af
    May 31, 2002
    10
    its awesome
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  8. LeislM.
    Jun 29, 2002
    9
    Whoever criticized this album must not have been listening to the same cd i was... This cd was a GREAT follow-up to the smash TRAGIC KINGDOM... this album really showcases Gwens awesome voice.
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  9. AlexJ.
    Aug 18, 2002
    10
    No Doubt is one of the greatest bands ever!!!! Even though they are sell outs (or as ppl say) They ROCK and i will always like them -ROCK ON
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  10. Camille
    Mar 2, 2004
    10
    this is one of my all time favorite cds ever. every song is amazing and Gwen has such a beautiful voice
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  11. AprilM
    Jan 8, 2005
    10
    I think Return of Saturn may be better than Tragic Kingdom and Rock Steady, but it's really, really hard to say because nearly everything they do is really awesome. I love Gwen's lyrics, she's so insightful, and obviously she's been burned and dumped, just like all of us, right???
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  12. Noor-HalC
    Sep 17, 2005
    10
    This album is AWESOME!!! It's my favorite album ever, I'm s huge No Doubt fan, I love all their cds, but this is my favorite one... It shows a darker shadow, deeper feelings than Tragic Kingdom, less ska-ish than Beacon Street and No Doubt, and louder than Rock Steady... It would be a perfect soundtrack for Bridget Jones Diary, because it shows all the feelings a single woman on this days can have.... EXCELLENT!!… Expand
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  13. nicholed
    Dec 15, 2002
    10
    This album is my fave by no doubt. Gwen's voice is excellent. Tragic Kingdom was way to liked, Gwen got really personal on this record, which I love!! The music kicks ass! My fave song by No Doubt is on here, "Marry Me."
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  14. JosefS.
    Aug 18, 2002
    10
    I thoguht it was so good! The first time i heard it, i was like: ok, i like a few songs, but then when i REALLY lsitened to it it touched me so much! THis album is abosulteyl amazing. RETURN OF SATURN is so much better than TRAGIC KINGDOM! Only because the world is ignorant and couldn't contemplate this record is the same reason these foolish critics can't either. They only toss it aside because the public did as well. TRAGIC KINGDOM was magnificent, but it has nothing on SATURN'S rings.… Expand
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  15. Brodie
    Mar 14, 2007
    10
    This is a completely amazing album. I was hesitant upon listening to it, because I'm really not into No Doubt, but I did like all the singles from this album. At the moment, I can't stop listening to the album. It offers so much more than most albums do. "Artificial Sweetener", in my opinion, should've been a single. It's stunning. Other tracks that are particularily outstanding for me are "Marry Me" "Dark Blue" and "Comforting Lie".… Expand
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  16. ScarTissue1990
    Mar 11, 2012
    10
    This album is great, it is a true rock album filled with vulnerability, raw power and amazing lyrics! Gwen also admits her faults in the lyrics. Such as "Artificial Sweetener" and a feeling of envy in "Staring Problem" and heavy emotion in "Magic's in the Makeup." This is just an amazing album.
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Metascore
68 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. CDNow
    30
    No Doubt does play its own instruments, placing the group a cut above the current glut of acts that concentrate more on choreography than musicianship. But try as it might to mask itself in pink hair and fast-paced arrangements, No Doubt is as close to being alternative as the members of 'NSync are to being musicians.
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  2. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    58
    Occasionally her pushing-30 doubts about the single life are touching, like when she imagines Gavin Rossdale would make a good dad. But after five years, two producers, one Spin cover, and one lead review in Rolling Stone, the single Interscope sent her back to the salt mines for is the best thing on her automatic-platinum follow-up.
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  3. MTV.com
    80
    One of the better pop albums of 2000, a multi-faceted offering that resists easy labeling while extending the band's mighty grip on the popular imagination.
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