A random noun-generating machine may have inspired the odd title, but there are plenty more surprises on this debut all-star solo.
Unlike most of No Doubt's leaden back catalogue, it's good. Quickfire rap, killer disco and bubblegum pop prove heart-warmingly infectious, and Stefani's scattergun approach is endearing.
Madonna would die for a camp floor-filler such as What You Waiting For?, the bittersweet Cool is effortlessly so and Rich Girl is a riotous 21st Century update on If I Were A Rich Man.
Impressive collaborators - Dr Dre, Neptunes and Andre 3000 - ease concerns about lack of focus. And eight tracks into an impressive debut, Gwen pulls out the trump card on Real Thing and in pop New Order's Bernard Sumner and Peter Hook, bringing a spot of dour Manc drizzle to pierce the LA sunshine. What more could you want?
Updated: 10:55 Thursday, December 02, 2004
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