No Doubt - Tragic Kingdom - New LP
Format: New LP Label: No Label Cat. No. B002208801
Barcode: 602547047250
Released: 04/10/2024
No Doubt's 1995 release, Tragic Kingdom, brought Southern California's ska scene to a national stage while elevating the band to star status. An irresistible mix of reggae, punk, and power pop, Tragic Kingdom scored several hits, among them "Spiderwebs," "Just a Girl," and "Don't Speak." Singer Gwen Stefani's looks made the group MTV shoo-ins, but her soaring voice is the real star, as evidenced by such songs as "Happy Now?"—a classic you'll-regret-you-dumped-me anthem that recalls Blondie—and the bouncy "Sunday Morning." Despite recurring themes of pain and regret, Tragic Kingdom manages to somehow feel sunny throughout.