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. 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
  2. anaraqquel
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Definitely her best album, a masterpiece. I hope to hear something like that coming from her again!!!!!!!!
  3. Neiai
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    POP PERFECTION
    ICONIC
    PAVED THE WAY
    FERGIE COULD NEVER
    TIMELESS
    PERFECT QUEEN OF POp
  4. 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!
  5. 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
  6. carolynt
    Sep 6, 2005
    5
    mediocre.
  7. averagejoe
    May 9, 2005
    5
    it's too funny of a record from Gwen for me to outright love or hate it. can't believe she's singing about poms poms and high school at that ripe age, but at the same time, i can't stop singing to Hollack Girl. Gwen is not overtly talented, and just hope she wouldn't turn herself into another mariah carey or janet jackson
  8. AustinA
    Aug 21, 2005
    8
    No where near No Doubt's splendor, but she L.A.M.B. isn't that far off.
  9. HerbI
    Jan 29, 2005
    8
    This CD gives me a feeling of guilty pleasure. I Iove it yet feel I shouldn't. I can't expain that except that her apeal is wide enough to reach me.. I use the CD in my work outs and when I want to relax. That quite a range. If Gwen's music can entertain a man almost 50 - she's arrived.
  10. KevenD
    Jan 4, 2005
    5
    It's so ironic that I considered "What you waitin' for" as a critic to Brtiney kind of music. But I'm affraid this album is nothing more than another album with no soul, as inspiring as a Britney and friends album. The name Gwen Stefani is known, she is pretty, so let's sell an album, cause it's all that is needed for a profitable product. I still search for the It's so ironic that I considered "What you waitin' for" as a critic to Brtiney kind of music. But I'm affraid this album is nothing more than another album with no soul, as inspiring as a Britney and friends album. The name Gwen Stefani is known, she is pretty, so let's sell an album, cause it's all that is needed for a profitable product. I still search for the music in this album. 1 hit, 2 or 3 kindda good, and the rest of the album is shameful.… Expand
  11. pietrog
    Jan 8, 2005
    10
    one of the greatest pop albums ever. Great lyrics, great voice, great producers. maybe the best album of 2004
  12. junl
    Mar 1, 2005
    9
    i think the cd is brilliant, its different from anything else that we are so use to hearing. listening to it is like going on a strange and legal acid trip. hehe
  13. SherryR
    Apr 6, 2005
    9
    Includes some of the catchiest, best songs ever!
  14. MikeK
    May 23, 2005
    10
    I love the kick back to the 80's on a lot of the songs. And I think a lot of the "stranger" sounding songs, are the BEST! (ie: Hollaback Girl, Bubble Pop Electric, Crash...)
  15. 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
  16. JasonS
    Dec 4, 2004
    5
    A few guilty pleasures on this disc for sure. Whenever she brings out the 80's pop synth, it's golden, but the R&B wannabe numbers just stink. Usually eclectic songs are good, but not in Gwen's case. If she'd have stuck to the poppy stuff, it would've worked.
  17. FredzieF
    Jan 1, 2005
    10
    Its really good, she has worked very hard and it was worth all the effort
  18. JoannaD
    Jan 17, 2005
    9
    I love this album. I don't care what the critics say. I think Gwen blows Madonna away. She is unique, talented, and is will to take risks. Who says every album has to be about substance to be good? She ROCKS
  19. DavidC.
    Jan 2, 2005
    10
    I just adore this album. Some of the songs sound like modern versions of 80s music. My fav songs are "What you Waiting for", "Hollaback Girl" and "Bubble Pop Electric" which both are very fun songs, "Crash", "The Real Thing" and "Serious" all have that fresh very 80s feeling to them. The whole album is just irresistable.
  20. HollisH
    Jan 5, 2005
    0
    Good Lord. How absolutely diluted and terrible.
  21. LaurenS
    Jan 6, 2005
    3
    I was truly expecting more from Gwen Stefani's latest album. I think it's fair to say that she was experimenting with her new solo career, however, i didn't feel the real Gwen. I will always respect Gwen as a trendsetter and an amazingly talented artist, however, I think she should stick to her roots..because together, No Doubt made one awesome band. Sorry but Lamb was Lame.
  22. harrietg
    Jan 7, 2005
    10
    this is soooo goood i want her to tour england (london) please please please xxxx~x~
  23. GeorgieM
    Feb 17, 2005
    9
    Normally, I tend to agree with Entertainment Weekly critics, but this time Gwen was under-rated.
  24. aoifer
    Feb 5, 2005
    9
    this is a brill album it is a must buy
  25. MichelaJ
    Feb 7, 2005
    2
    This album sucks so bad that I am ashamed to have ever said "I love Gwen" she has become self absorbed and just plain boring. What happened to the empowered rocker chick we all knew and loved? I'll tell you what happened she became just another no talent pop singer. This CD was less than nothing special it was a nothing special CD that could have been done better by Debbie Gibson in 1988.
  26. Rachel
    Mar 1, 2005
    4
    gwen what happened to you!
  27. jimmyjo-jingle
    Mar 7, 2005
    7
    pros: A few neat songs, quite listenable, cons: the title is not relevant, some bad songs overiew: An ok album, but defenatly not for No Doubt fans
  28. jessica
    Mar 8, 2005
    10
    gwen stefani really knows her 80's stuff - i love it!
  29. [Anonymous]
    Jun 9, 2005
    9
    Very original album, very different from No Doubt. If you liked "What You Waiting For?" or "Rich Girl", this album is for you. All of the songs are great except for "Harajuku Girls" which is a little too strange for me, but overall definitely worth buying.
  30. TBoneM
    Jul 2, 2005
    2
    Every damn time I go to the gym I hear Hollaback Girl. And at crappy nightclubs. You get a deuce for being hot and I get sweet sweet revenge.
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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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