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Love. Angel. Music. Baby.
- By Gwen Stefani
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Raunchy attitude along with playful fun.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this album isn't not squeaky clean (some sexual innuendo, a light sprinkling of four-letter words, and a drug reference or two), but it is loads of fun.
What's the story?
On Gwen Stefani's first solo album, LOVE, ANGEL, MUSIC, BABY, the No Doubt singer keeps the party going from beginning to end, with catchy dance grooves that somehow sound both classic and original. Impressive tracks include "Hollaback Girl," produced by The Neptunes, and "Bubble Pop Electric" with Johnny Vulture. "Real Thing" includes both New Order and Wendy and Lisa, and actually works. A high point is "Rich Girl," on which Dr. Dre and Eve appear along with a familiar musical reference to "Fiddler on the Roof," vaguely Middle-Eastern-sounding percussion, electric rhythm guitar, and a sweetly sung chorus of background vocals.
Is it any good?
It's not squeaky clean by any means -- there's some gleeful raunch and a lot of nasty-girl attitude -- but the CD is delightful because of its many musical juxtapositions and surprises. There's some sexual innuendo, a light sprinkling of four-letter words, and a drug reference or two, but your teens have heard a lot worse on CDs with far less musical integrity and imagination. Stefani provides energy and attitude with her uniquely cynical-but-sassy little girl vocal style, but the uninhibited and imaginative arrangements are the real star of the show.
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A whole lotta language, especially in "Hollaback Girl"
And you gotta wonder what the relationship is between Stefani and her crew of Asian women.
Not for kids.
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April 9, 2008
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Great Pop Album (for Adults)
Gwen masks sexual innuendo, drug refrences and commercialism rather well and it would probably fly over a child's head, however some songs are probably innapropriate for kids like "Hollaback Girl," "Bubble Pop Electric," "Luxurious" and "Crash." I think it's pretty obvious Gwen didn't intend the CD to be for the young tweens. "Bubble Pop Electric" takes the cake by how she is going to "run it like a track meet" in the backseat of a car. However, next to "What You Waiting For?" its probably to the best song on the album.
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Terrific, poppy fun...
Many know of Gwen Stefani- lead singer of No Doubt as- what else? The lead singer of No Doubt. Now, she is single and great. "Love, Angel, Music, Baby" is a terrific, poppy, CD with tons of great hits. However, Stefani is not afraid to use a particular word- $#!T,
so, you might want to use some caution with the very young ones.
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All Hail Queen Gwen
She's done it. Gwen Stefani, that girl from No Doubt, has created a solo album that exceeds all expectations. Is it for kids? No, not exactly. There are a few sexual references, especially on Bubble Pop Electric and Crash. Hollaback Girl is an amazing piece of musical genius, and the best song on the album, but it's buried under at least ten s-words (ironically, it's the only song with any profanity). Commercialism is also an issue, for within the lyrics she talks about her clothing line, Lamb, and the Japanese fashion style of Harajuku. I said social behavior was good. In a world of oversexed Parises, trashy Britneys, and talentless Hilarys, you're lucky if your daughter has Gwen for a role model. No, she's not squeaky clean, but she is very smart and creates intriguing, original pop music. Job well done, Ms. Stefani.
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Kid, 12 years old
December 22, 2009
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It Is a bad song. They say s--t and hell. Ass Hole too. The songs are bad.
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awsoome
omg this is like awsome for kidz not violent at all best album ever love ya gwen
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Well...
I think it's a fun CD, especially for kids my age. Teenagers understand what Miss Stefani is talking about, and they brush it off. It's not kids singing along to church tracks, but the album is no 50 Cent shoot-em-up either. I think it is perfectly appropriate for teenagers, but not for kids.
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Ex Rockstar brings on the love.
This album never actually feels explicit. There is some language and innuendo, but honestly, it never seems to push it to the extreme. All of these songs have positive messages, such as loving yourself and seeing the world differently. Even anti-racism lines. This is a fantastic album for teens and adults.
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| Artist: | Gwen Stefani |
| Release date: | November 23, 2004 |
| Label: | Interscope Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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