Rock Steady

'Rock Steady' is the fifth album from Californian ska punkers No Doubt. The album is produced by a varied selection of people including Sly & Robbie, Prince, Dr. Dre, and William Orbit. 'Rock Steady' is a more eclectic mix of rock, rap, pop and reggae, than previous No Doubt albums.

Rolling Stone (1/17/02, pp.47-8)
- 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...Loose and frisky...the music here is simple and propulsive...Producer Ric Ocasek is definitely on some serious CANDY-O s*** here..."

Spin (1/02, pp.105-6)
- 8 out of 10 - "...The band sticks to its guns...and like all good suburban punks, [they] honor their origins, and their feelings...The most consistent touchstone of the album's high-detail sound is new-wave....Stefani's honesty is what makes her loveable..."

Vibe (2/02, p.121)
- 3.5 discs out of 5 - "...ROCK STEADY is fearless...veering from bubblegum soul jams to clipped, electro-funk, step-aerobic escapades and includes cameos by dancehall A-listers..."

Entertainment Weekly (12/14/01, p.81)
- "...The best album they've ever hatched..." - Rating: B+

NME (1/5/02, p.30)
- 7 out of 10 - "...Just great...Such is this album's potential for hit singles, No Doubt will live to fight another day..."