Love, Angel, Music, Baby
by Gwen Stefani
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. The New York Times
    60
    A clever and sometimes enticing solo debut that doesn't quite add up. [22 Nov 2004]
  2. Stylus Magazine
    60
    The fascinating thing about Gwen Stefani’s record is not how different it sounds from No Doubt, but how similar it sounds to the producers that she works with and how their collaborations usually fall flat because of the rehashing of tired ideas and plodding predictability of her arrangements.
  3. Blender
    60
    An only sometime thing. [Jan/Feb 2005, p.112]
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  5. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    The ostentatiousness of it all grows irritating. [3 Dec 2004, p.83]
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  6. Pitchfork
    51
    LAMB has one mega-hit, one okay song, three stillborns, and seven full-fledged embarrassments.

Awards & Rankings

12
#12 Most Discussed Album of 2004
43
#43 Most Shared Album of 2004

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 245 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 211 out of 245
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 245
  3. Negative: 18 out of 245
  1. GagaForGhibli
    Nov 7, 2012
    10
    This Album Is One Of The Most Creative Albums I Have Ever Heard! Love Her Voice! Best Debut Album Of 2004!
  2. Gaubs
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    simply ICONIC in every possible aspect, from its lyrics to its cover and title. this album is a pop masterpiece, unique, extremely cohesive,simply ICONIC in every possible aspect, from its lyrics to its cover and title. this album is a pop masterpiece, unique, extremely cohesive, the best debut album ever… Full Review »
  3. anaraqquel
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Definitely her best album, a masterpiece. I hope to hear something like that coming from her again!!!!!!!!
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