Rock Steady - No Doubt
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69 out of 100

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

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  • Summary: The follow-up to 'Return of Saturn' finds Gwen Stefani & co. working with a variety of producers (Sly and Robbie, Ric Ocasek, William Orbit) in a variety of styles.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    This beat-heavy quickie turns out to be the best album they've ever hatched.
  2. Billboard
    80
    Sure to convince doubters and win new fans, the set roars with the sort of fire rarely seen from a group with four albums under its belt.
  3. Uncut
    60
    Brash and enjoyable. [Apr 2002, p.106]
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  4. Playlouder
    60
    It doesn't strictly feel like a No Doubt album at all.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 5 out of 20
  1. JordanA
    10
    Amazing record.
  2. JeremyF
    8
    I'm a little disappointed. While this is a fine album, and highly likable album for new fans, to old fans it seems like they're too "mainstream" for their own good. Tragic Kingdom, and Return of Saturn are a lot better. The words are better and the vocals are near-flawless. This album does have fantastic highlights, such as "Hella Good," "Running," and "In My Head." But all in all, I'd rather date back a few years for them.… Expand
  3. ScarTissue1990
    7
    Well, "Rocksteady" is a fairly good album. It's not my favorite. I don't see how critics praised this one and trashed "Return of Saturn." But I guess everyone has an opinion. Highlight tracks: "Don't Let Me Down", "Making Out", "Platinum Blonde Life", "Detective."… Expand
  4. Christy
    2
    Funny how the same critics who trashed Return of Saturn liked Rock Steady more when really it's a piece of crap to most of their o.g. fans. I miss the No doubt of the Beacon Street, Tragic Kingdom, and Return of Saturn era. … Expand

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