Gwen Stefani LOVE,ANGEL,MUSIC...Historically, it's a tricky endeavor for the singer from an enormously successful band to embark on a solo career. Gwen Stefani, the glamorous vocalist for No Doubt, sidesteps the issue on her first solo album, LOVE, ANGEL, MUSIC, BABY, by largely eschewing the No Doubt sound. In its place, there's a strong emphasis on the R&B and hip hop flavors that were hinted at in preceding No Doubt records. Towards that end, Stefani gamely enlists the assistance

they step out of their ivory tower with just as much confidence

retro-tinged flourishes via strings and horns

Producers: Trevor Jones

3 Hallelujah (Performed By Rufus Wainwright)

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evocative instrumental sections that highlight Reznor's gifts for arrangement

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Auerbach's signature Black Keys sound pops up on a few tracks: most notably on first single "Mess Around

Terri Lynne Carrington (drums)

Petty wound up turning out his most consistently rewarding album since the '80s