NO DOUBT
Tragic Kingdom
No Doubt's 1995 release, Tragic Kingdom, brought Southern California's
ska scene to a national stage while elevating the band to star status.
An irresistible mix of reggae, punk, and power pop, Tragic Kingdom scored
several hits, among them "Spiderwebs," "Just a Girl,"
and "Don't Speak." Singer Gwen Stefani's looks made the group
MTV shoo-ins, but her soaring voice is the real star, as evidenced by
such songs as "Happy Now?"--a classic you'll-regret-you-dumped-me
anthem that recalls Blondie--and the bouncy "Sunday Morning."
Despite recurring themes of pain and regret, Tragic Kingdom manages to
somehow feel sunny throughout.
