 |  | A Disappointing Lack of Mature Artistry |  |
Two stars are awarded for the three most listenable tracks
on the disc (Sweet Escape, 4 in the Morning, Early WInter).
The rest is immature, non-melodic, syntho-pop/rap garbage.
This is not a mature album, nor is it much of a stretch for Gwen
Stefani, who, now being a 35 year-old mother of two, can't seem
to harness the power or maturity of her chronological age and
apply it to her work as an "artist." Note to Gwen: the bubblegum
rap/pop/syntho gunk about boyfriends and cell phones that your
adoring 12-18 year fan base swoons over isn't broad or appealing
enough to keep you singing much longer. This stuff ain't gonna fly
when your 40, girrrrrl. Find a new way to represent.
July 8, 2008My favorite song on there is "don't get it twisted." I like the CD it's good, but I it's not one of her greatest. She did better music when she was with No Doubt. She's prettier now than she was back then, but her compilation of music on this Cd wasn't my favorite.
June 16, 2008Having been the quirky lead singer of No Doubt ever since the late eighties, Gwen Stefani (and her fellow band members) have evolved over the years. When it was decided that she would take a break from the band to pursue a solo career, she unleashed Love. Angel. Music. Baby., which was an exhilerating odyssey of catchy retro tunes. Unfortunately, her second stab at solo work does not fair quite as well. With The Sweet Escape, Gwen ditches the electro-pop of L.A.M.B. for an R&B approach. Although lyrically her wit is as sharp as ever in "Yummy" and "Breakin' Up," the music isn't always as good as it should be . Ranging from the synth-rich rock of "Wonderful Life" to the emotionally-tinged pop of "4 In The Morning," most of the other songs sound like standard R&B tunes that have played on the airwaves constantly for the past ten years. The main thing that keeps this album together is the undeniable talent with words that Gwen possesses. Although this is nothing close to the masterpiece that L.A.M.B. was, this album isn't particularly terrible. It is merely aggravating that someone with so much talent delivered something that is mostly mediocre.
March 27, 2008| | | She needs to reinvent herself again | |
Gwen has talent, but she's not showing it anymore. Maybe she does only have once face, but I would like to see her gain a new inspiration. She's not a singer, let's establish that right now. But she is an artist, and a very creative one when she's inspired. But this album is not all that impressive. She can make great music when the chips are stacked in her favor, but seems to be running out of luck now...
March 27, 2008I love this album. This album is very good. This album is different from the previous one. The album shows that she has matured. The dance sound is very "now". It's modern, not so retro. This album has been certified Platinum despite the negative reviews.
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