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Though they've suffered death, departure and fraught internal and external relationships, No Doubt have kept faith with fun throughout, as The Singles very clearly proves. As their troubles have made them far from prolific, it's culled almost entirely from three albums--Return of Saturn, Rock Steady and their mega-hit Tragic Kingdom--with just the quirky, warped ska of "Trapped in a Box" to represent their eponymously titled major label debut.
As said, it's excellent fun, from the opening power anthem "Just a Girl", through the ultra-modern, Madonna-like "Hey Baby" and the urgent, melodious power pop of "Excuse Me Mr" to the Chicago-style break-up ballad "Don't Speak". It's easy to see how this colourful band of Anaheim skanksters came to be seen as an energising antidote to the crushing male miserabilism of grunge. There are a few extras; a reverent cover of Talk Talk's "It's My Life", a dance-metal "Hey Baby" remix and a live repeat of the cute, Leonard Cohen-quoting "Underneath It All", featuring Gwen Stefani's vocal and a simple acoustic guitar. But, naturally, it's the hits that count and they're all here, every bouncing, beaming one of them. It's a fine testament to one of America's most enduring pop acts. --Dominic Wills
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By Melody N. Pilotte (San Francisco)
It always impresses me when bands have so many singles, and one thing that No Doubt has been good at consistently is producing amazing tracks Even if you have all of their cds, this is nice to have for the Talk Talk cover and really seeing their developments as a band and the evolutions of their style.
By Leonard Henry (Maysville, GA USA)
This album contains some of what I consider to be some of the best songs ever on the radio. I love "Underneath It All", "Hella Good", "Don't Speak", "Sunday Morning" Really can you ask for a better album? I adore Gwen's always sexy vocals and the excitment in the boys playing. Tony Kanal is one of my favorite bassist. He is just all over the fret board and always makes his mark unlike most bassist that seem to rumble and blend in.
By Running in Place
No Doubt's The Singles 1992-2003 includes most of their hit songs from 1996-2001 as well as a great new track, a cover of Talk Talk's "It's My Life." Here, they manage to sound fresh while staying true to their new wave-inspired roots. Including their first single, 1992's "Trapped in a Box," is a good move as it highlights how far the band has come since the beginning. Preferably, the album would include "Happy Now?" and be sequenced chronologically; nonetheless, this is an excellent collection for casual fans. You can't argue with hits like "Just a Girl," "Simple Kind of Life," and "Hey Baby." 4 Stars.
By ADRIENNE MILLER (TENNESSEE)
The Singles 1992-2003 by No Doubt is this ska punk band's first greatest hits album. I have never been a fan of lead singer Gwen Stefani, her voice is flat and I don't consider her a fashion icon but I do like the guys in the band, their music is a hit or miss for me. I could do without Hey Baby, Spiderwebs, Ex-Girlfriend, and Underneath It All. My faves include Bathwater, Sunday Morning, Simple Kind of Life, Hella Good, and It's My Life which is the only new track on this album. No Doubt are from my hometown so I have sentimental love for them, California rocks!
By Sandra J. Rush (Oceanside CA USA)
If you like No Doubt, then this is the essential Greatest Hits with a mix from each of their albums but mostly from Tragic Kingdom! However, I would have loved to see "Oi! To the World" on there, their christmas song. A must have.
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