Love, Angel, Music, Baby
by Gwen Stefani
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

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  1. williamhi
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    ICONIC! the singles on this album were amazing and the album tracks were amazing best album of the mid 2000s
  2. ray32
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Definitely her best album, a masterpiece. I hope to hear something like that coming from her again!!!!!!!!
    And as per usual, Gwen ended Madonna.
  3. MeLikesMusic
    May 10, 2021
    10
    Easily one of the best albums of 2004. The album not only has 6 hits, including the mega hit Hollaback Girl, but also sky-rocketed Gwen to fame, and it's obvious why. Showing great variety and versatility, from soft tracks like Cool, to songs you could dance to, like What You Waiting For. Radio friendly, back in the day you couldn't escape from at least knowing all the lyrics from one ofEasily one of the best albums of 2004. The album not only has 6 hits, including the mega hit Hollaback Girl, but also sky-rocketed Gwen to fame, and it's obvious why. Showing great variety and versatility, from soft tracks like Cool, to songs you could dance to, like What You Waiting For. Radio friendly, back in the day you couldn't escape from at least knowing all the lyrics from one of the songs on the album. A masterpiece.… Expand
  4. 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, the best debut album ever
  5. anaraqquel
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Definitely her best album, a masterpiece. I hope to hear something like that coming from her again!!!!!!!!
  6. Rodkrieg
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2004, Gwen did great being inspired by japanese female divas and American 80’s, fantastic,
  7. Neiai
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    POP PERFECTION
    ICONIC
    PAVED THE WAY
    FERGIE COULD NEVER
    TIMELESS
    PERFECT QUEEN OF POp
  8. Annah305
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Iconic solo debut album. This album was ahead of it's time. So many timeless songs.
  9. owenrw89
    Dec 18, 2016
    5
    It hops from sound to sound with little grace or warning. Too many producers with different ideas. I appreciate that in terms of pop, it was quite alternative, but it just didn't have enough consistency to hit to pop mark. Tracks like 'What You Waiting For?' and 'Danger Zone' save the album from being a totally confused throughout.
  10. GFactor
    Jun 10, 2016
    9
    Funny, POP , legendary , memorable. Gwen Stefani bring us one excellent album with songs really amazing! After years, still sounds good and make you dance!
    One of the best albums in pop history!
  11. Glitter
    Aug 30, 2013
    8
    Despite containing a wide repertoire of sounds to categorize under different sub-genres in pop, L.A.M.B. is a pop gem that crafts together these alien sounds with the glue of Stefani's pop prowess. Keen to the ear for what would cater perfectly to the pop audience, tracks such as What You Waiting For? would go on to shape the sound of pop for later years. Thinking of it as a year-end popDespite containing a wide repertoire of sounds to categorize under different sub-genres in pop, L.A.M.B. is a pop gem that crafts together these alien sounds with the glue of Stefani's pop prowess. Keen to the ear for what would cater perfectly to the pop audience, tracks such as What You Waiting For? would go on to shape the sound of pop for later years. Thinking of it as a year-end pop playlist, it worked perfectly it defining Stefani as a staple to pop.… Expand
  12. 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!
  13. ScarTissue1990
    Mar 11, 2012
    10
    Great album! Only Gwen could pull this kind of thing off. This not only has pop in it's finest form but also has pints of rock, ska like her work with No Doubt such as "Danger Zone" and "What You Waiting For" and it also has an 80's feel to it with the song "The Real Thing" GREAT ALBUM!
  14. Drag
    Nov 22, 2010
    10
    This album was so revolutionary that it was ahead of its time. Gwen created some very funky 80s influenced pop that I feel was an artistic transition for her. Crash and Serious are the 2 highlight album tracks that show Gwen's growth as an artist and see her experimenting a new energetic sound. Overall this album exceeded my expectation and showed Gwen meeting the expectations of many NewThis album was so revolutionary that it was ahead of its time. Gwen created some very funky 80s influenced pop that I feel was an artistic transition for her. Crash and Serious are the 2 highlight album tracks that show Gwen's growth as an artist and see her experimenting a new energetic sound. Overall this album exceeded my expectation and showed Gwen meeting the expectations of many New Doubt and new fans.… Expand
  15. JayM
    Dec 25, 2006
    10
    An exceptional jewel of a pop album, each song is a different personality and a complete masterpiece in and of itself. Producers, Dr. Dre, Nelle Hooper, Tony Kanal, and the Neptunes have helped Stefani craft possibly the best album of the 2000s
  16. ixata
    Dec 22, 2006
    10
    this is the type of album that needs alonger periods of time to indulge the pleasure... at first listen, i found this album crap and prodigal... but now that ive listened to it more and more, ts actually fun! i cant seem to undrstnd why "wut u waitin 4?" only peaked at #47 in the billboard hot100... it shud at least enter the top 10... its a great number, and stands out amongst other this is the type of album that needs alonger periods of time to indulge the pleasure... at first listen, i found this album crap and prodigal... but now that ive listened to it more and more, ts actually fun! i cant seem to undrstnd why "wut u waitin 4?" only peaked at #47 in the billboard hot100... it shud at least enter the top 10... its a great number, and stands out amongst other numbers in this album.. all upbeat tracks are dancy and logic(you wont think it is logic if u only listened to it one time!), and the best are the first cngle, "danger zone" and hollaback gurl... this album should win grammies..… Expand
  17. NickM
    Dec 9, 2006
    7
    Usually I am not a fan of this type of music, but I found this cd to have a lot of catchy songs on it, and overall is just a fun cd to listen to. Maybe it isnt the most artistic cd, and its deffinatly not the most sophisticated, but it does provide some fun.
  18. Borisf
    Sep 24, 2006
    7
    though Gwen sometimes sounds like shes stretching her voice too far the album is a refreshing splash of color in todays black and white music scene she proves she can handle almost any type of music: hip hop. pop, dance, rock, & R&B
  19. LarkS
    Aug 24, 2006
    10
    The Best Cd of the whooole year. seriously.
  20. PrestonJ
    Jul 10, 2006
    9
    You have to take this album for what it was meant to be.... and fun project Gwen wanted to do for herself alone that ended up getting released. In a way this is much like rock steady in the fact that many of the songs were collaberations with other artists of varying genres to create an album that could be fun for all. Its not genious, nor is it crap, its not remarkable, but it You have to take this album for what it was meant to be.... and fun project Gwen wanted to do for herself alone that ended up getting released. In a way this is much like rock steady in the fact that many of the songs were collaberations with other artists of varying genres to create an album that could be fun for all. Its not genious, nor is it crap, its not remarkable, but it wasn't supposed to be. It is alot of fun to listen to and dance to and relate to at times so why not back off Gwen' s back for wanting a to have a little fun with her time?… Expand
  21. 36Thoughtless
    Jun 29, 2006
    0
    All I have to say is...Fuck you, Gwen Stefani for blaspheming Fiddler on the Roof with your whining, proboscised shit for vocals.
  22. wadev
    Mar 5, 2006
    10
    With this first solo attempt,Gwen was not trying to make a statement - this album in her own words was just an omage to all the great music she grew up with. Not NO DOUBT,not neccessarily better,but decadent & wonderful in its own right.Adventurous,different from anything else &a breathn of fresh air to the industry....congrats! Brave!
  23. AF
    Feb 18, 2006
    9
    This is a great pop/dance album with highlights including catchy songs like "What You Waiting For", "Danger Zone", and even the quirky "Hollaback girls". It is not however a No Doubt - and so may disapoint fans of the band. It is an album with many high points and only one low - "A long Way to Go" - with woeful lyrics and a jarring tune, this attempt at imparting a noble message does not This is a great pop/dance album with highlights including catchy songs like "What You Waiting For", "Danger Zone", and even the quirky "Hollaback girls". It is not however a No Doubt - and so may disapoint fans of the band. It is an album with many high points and only one low - "A long Way to Go" - with woeful lyrics and a jarring tune, this attempt at imparting a noble message does not do the subject justice.… Expand
  24. KyleighH
    Feb 11, 2006
    9
    This was a good debut album for Gwen Stefani. She has really broken out of her "No Doubt" years. I hope that Gwen Stefani comes out with a sophomore album soon because this album is pretty popular.
  25. JK
    Dec 19, 2005
    6
    i like the first maybe...4 songs? but after that its all..... "meh". definatly not the greastes but alright
  26. Bob
    Dec 14, 2005
    8
    pretty good stuff. at times it gets a little slow, but that doesnt matter. danger zone + what you waiting for are the best songs ever. good pop/techno/sweetness
  27. christianv
    Nov 19, 2005
    4
    just dumb lyrics, and cheezy pop, cheap pop, and a werid selection of songs, dont buy this shit, it sucks!!!
  28. YoyoMa
    Nov 19, 2005
    1
    Gave it a 1 because the album as a whole makes a pretty good coaster. Post-No-Doubt Gwen's suck factor is so great it transcends all boundaries - finally something the world can agree on.
  29. AndrewH
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Absolutely flawless as long as you take it at face value- as a fun, dumb dance album. Even the 'low points' ("Long Way to Go," "Luxurious") are good and the high points ("What You Waiting For," "Bubble Pop Electric," "Crash," "Danger Zone") are pure brilliance. The best record of 2004 hands down.
  30. DwightB
    Nov 1, 2005
    9
    It's a fun pop record, that isn't made to be taken seriously, if she wanted to make a serious record she would have come out with another No Doubt disc. It's catchy, cool and stylish.
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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. Pitchfork
    51
    LAMB has one mega-hit, one okay song, three stillborns, and seven full-fledged embarrassments.
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  2. Playlouder
    70
    An ultra sleek and, it has to be said, generally impressive, 80s-inspired party record.
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    20
    The subject matter on the indistinguishably titled Love, Angel, Music, Baby is painfully mainstream throughout.
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