No Doubt finally put out their second album this year. What was the hold-up? Nothing really... Only a lousy record company, the departure of their main songwriter and the end of a love affair between the group's longest lasting members.

No Doubt's newest record, Tragic Kingdom - the third release from this Anaheim ska / rock / pop hybrid who've been building a local following for eight years - marks the debut of Stefani as a primary lyricist.

With their latest Trauma/Interscope release Tragic Kingdom, No Doubt furthers their penchant for musical exploration. Gwen's rich voice growls, struts and glides its way around a kaleidoscope of sound and emotion.