Bass Player
Following the ’95 breakthrough smash Tragic Kingdom, the band had agonized about every detail on Saturn—but for Rock Steady, released last December, No Doubt took a more carefree, experimental approach.
Bass Player
Following the '95 breakthrough smash Tragic Kingdom, the band had agonized about every detail on Saturn - but for Rock Steady, released last December, No Doubt took a more carefree, experimental approach.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
For No Doubt, which plays Saturday at the Hard Rock Hotel, Stefani's sort-of solo success last year "was cool for us in a way," because it gave new exposure to the band, Dumont says.
The Salt Lake Tribune
Among the myriad television reports and magazine articles greeting No Doubt's latest album, "Rock Steady," the overriding theme was the Orange County quartet's "comeback."
Daily News
The music of No Doubt reveals that its members love to have a good time. Usually, though, the band mates are a serious bunch in the recording studio.
Modern Drummer
It's a given that No Doubt drummer Adrian Young's main passion and livelihood is playing music. The multi-platinum albums and numerous music-industry awards are proof enough.
nodoubt.com
“We finished touring in November of last year and we started writing at the beginning of January. The writing process moved quickly and was going so well that we were like ‘lets go into the studio and make this happen.’”
The Los Angeles Times
For its next album, though, the Orange County group is taking the opposite approach. It's in Jamaica working with the production team Sly & Robbie. But the attitude is as laid-back as the setting, says bassist Tony Kanal.
Tragic Kingdom
“This time around we let go of everything we’ve done in the past. This record was about exploring new territory and just having a good time.”
Malay Mail
Her affair with music began years ago, when her brother virtually forced her to do backing vocals during the band's nascent days. But now, Gwen Stefani of No Doubt has blossomed into a leader of sorts.
Bass Player
This summer marks 30 years since Tony Kanal was born and 15 since he took up bass. For nearly 14 of those years, Tony has played in the service of No Doubt, a band that began in Southern California's third-wave ska underground.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
No Doubt is back with a new CD and tour, and once again the band is an anomaly in pop music.
Arizona Republic
Although No Doubt has successfully (and finally) followed up on its monster breakthrough album, Tragic Kingdom, the edgy chemistry that both inspires and agitates the group remains.