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Return of Saturn

No Doubt · 2000

64 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock

A complex blend of pop-rock and reggae fused with introspective lyrics and experimental sounds.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional shifts
  • introspective moments for personal reflection
  • dynamic flow with climactic builds
  • engaging narratives across varied tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 10, 2000, 'Return of Saturn' was No Doubt's fourth studio album and followed their massively successful 'Tragic Kingdom.' At this point, the band was navigating the pressures of fame while exploring deeper emotional themes in their music, reflecting personal changes within the group, including lead singer Gwen Stefani's relationship struggles.
Stylistic neighbors
Paramore· Garbage· The Distillers

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ex‐Girlfriend 3:32
  • 2 Simple Kind of Life 4:16
  • 3 Bathwater 4:02
  • 4 Six Feet Under 2:28
  • 5 Magic’s in the Makeup 4:21
  • 6 Artificial Sweetener 3:54
  • 7 Marry Me 4:38
  • 8 New 4:26
  • 9 Too Late 4:16
  • 10 Comforting Lie 2:52
  • 11 Suspension Without Suspense 4:10
  • 12 Staring Problem 2:43
  • 13 Home Now 4:34
  • 14 Dark Blue 4:36
  • 15 Big Distraction 9:29

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata