90’s Ska At It’s Finest
Those first chords and Gwen’s voice will bring back the nostalgia monster from the 1990’s to everyone’s heart. This was one of No Doubt’s greatest hits, but surely it’s their most influential song for years. I know this week is Gwen week, but it would a crime to not bring up No Doubt once this week, especially because these songs are so freaking good. The band had released two other albums before really making any real progression, but their 3rd album Tragic Kingdom stormed the music industry. This song was their breakthrough and became an international hit, receiving 2 Grammys and a couple of others awards. So let’s address why the song is so great. Guitar: The songs guitar’s very mellow-sounding chords are great and mix great with an acoustic guitar which brings a lot of soul and tangible feeling in the song. The acoustic solo is great, and again brings that sound that you crave when you need something that call to your heart. Bass: Good, but not much more. Drums: Well placed choosing either loud or silent pieces and change ups often from chorus, verse and bridge to make them interesting and impactful, not just something to keep the beat. Lyrics: Very are insightful and well written, a true ska/rock song that demands attention. Gwen’s voice here is amazing, just absolutely amazing. She captures the essences of the lyrics and belts out those lower notes with energy and the quieter and slower parts sound like callings in the wind. A superb song from that era, and one of the best female rock songs of all time, no doubt.
Originality:8
Instruments:8
Vocals:9
Longevity:9
Red Score:8.5
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