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Return of Saturn
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 100 Ratings

Top Track

Marry Me
I can't help that I like to be kissed And I wouldn't mind If my name changed to Mrs. This is one side My conventional side An attraction to... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. AllMusic
    90
    With Return of Saturn, No Doubt have made a terrific, layered record that exceeds any expectations set by Tragic Kingdom.
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  2. Sonicnet
    80
    In the five long years since that multiplatinum release, these SoCal rockers have nearly been torn apart by fame, and the accompanying mixed-up emotions are manifested not just in the lyrics but also in the album's musical genre jumps.
  3. Rolling Stone
    80
    If you liked Tragic Kingdom, you should love Return of Saturn. And if you didn't, you should still love it.
  4. Q Magazine
    60
    Despite a clutch of well-crafted songs, the results are hit and miss.
  5. 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.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    50
    Imagine if your diary was published in a national newspaper two years after writing it. Now consider what dull and repetitive reading it would make, and welcome to 'Return To Saturn'.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. 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 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
  2. 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 theThis 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.… Expand
  4. 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, 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."… Collapse
  5. 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... 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
  6. 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 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
  7. mystified
    Jul 13, 2021
    9
    What's up with the critic who gave this a 30? That review was something to read, my god. but anyways the album is great, the lyrics are veryWhat's up with the critic who gave this a 30? That review was something to read, my god. but anyways the album is great, the lyrics are very clever which is always appreciated and the production is captivating and vulnerable at the right times. Gwen still has an amazing voice and in my opinion this is one of their best constructed albums.… Expand
  8. GagaForGhibli
    Jul 28, 2012
    8
    Gwen's Vocals Are Amazing! This Is A Very Good Album But In My Opinion Its Not A 9 Or 10!

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