No Doubt have still managed almost impossible again from my perspective: their new CD can keep up with the ingenious predecessor. Should I say, though, or because the new album is different. Anyway, this album is of the music as colorful as the cover. From slight rap bonds ("Ex-Girlfriend") on sentimental ballads ("Simple Kind Of Life", "Too late", ...) up to rock sounds ("Artificial Sweetener") and more. However, my absolute favorite is "Bathwater". In this almost cabaret presented piece is frontwoman Gwen Stefani what she is capable of. Gosh!
