Return of Saturn [Import Bonus Tracks] (2000)

About this title: Return of Saturn is an almost defiantly mature record about two things: Stefani's exploration of a troubled romance and her own romantic ideals, plus a serious attempt by the group to not only keep new wave alive, but to make that adolescent music relevant to an older audience. It's a high concept, but Return of Saturn is filled with satisfying contradictions. It's melodic, but deceptively complex; it can seem frothy, but it's never frivolous. No Doubt's desire to expand the emotional template of new wave is the perfect match for Stefani's themes -- she may be writing about love, but she's ... read more

Tracks:

1. Ex-Girlfriend [Stefani/Dumont/Kana]
2. Simple Kind of Life [Stefani]
3. Bathwater [Stefani/Kanal/Dumon]
4. Six Feet Under [Stefani/Kanal]
5. Magic's in the Makeup [Stefani/Dumont]
6. Artifical Sweetener [Dumont/Kanal/Stefan]
7. Marry Me [Stefani/Kanal]
8. New [Stefani/Dumont]
9. Too Late [Stefani/Dumont/Kana]
10. Comforting Lie [Stefani/Dumont/Kana]
11. Suspension Without Suspense [Stefani]
12. Staring Problem [Stefani/Kanal/Stefa]
13. Home Now [Stefani/Kanal/Dumon]
14. Dark Blue [Dumont/Kanal/Stefan]
15. Big Distraction [Stefani/Dumont]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.