Not a No Doubt Album!
920746
For those No Doubt fans looking for a new No Doubt album, this is not it.  I've always been a fan of No Doubt, and have been waiting for Gwen's solo release.  This is an 80's dance album, with a modern day flair included.  It's great to hear Gwen's distinct voice with a different music style.  But if you buy this album and expect to hear No Doubt's music style, you may be left scratching your head.  I love this album....top score from me!
4303397
This is a really good album. I was skeptical because I didn't think I really liked his style...I only knew one or two songs by him, but after having the opportunity to listen to all the songs on the new album, I must say, I am quite impressed and love a majority of the songs on the album. He has some interesting messages within his music and it speaks great volume about his artistic ability. I hate that I almost slept on his stuff, but NO MORE! I am definitely picking this one up ASAP! I highly recommend this album. You won't regret it.
4383287
Incredible band, incredible album! If you're on the fence about buying this new one, definitely BUY IT!! You won't be disappointed!!
2637145
No Power Steering is a wonderful album and is worth every penny if you've stumbled across this page - buy it; you won't regret it! Well-produced, great lyrics, rich alt-country sounds and catchy hooks - this cd is almost always in my rotation and has a lot of similarities to Counting Crows/August and Everything After, and it holds up very well.  I once saw Laurie's band a couple of times in the Boston area and had always wondered what heppened to them and was a little surprised that there weren't any reviews of this cd yet, so I guess I'm honored to throw out the first boquet!
4175325
Okay, to those of you who don't like EUROPE, you're not going to listen to a word any fan says. Not my fault you have minds about as open as a locked safe. To the rest of you who aren't afraid to have your own opinion and have the guts to stand up for the underdog, this is a fantastic album! Joey Tempest is back with that great voice and John Norum is at his best! Not to be left out, John Leven's basslines are sweet, Ian Haugland's drumming is top notch, and Mic Michaeli's keyboards are truly amazing. The songs are everything from a bluesy rock ("Song #12") to light metal ("Flames") to inspirational ballad ("Reason"). Every song on here could be a hit. Also, fans, look for the single, "Got To Have Faith". The enhanced version contains the full-length video! Now get out there and BUY THIS CD!!
4755328
I really hate to see so many "supposed" No Doubt fans slamming this CD.  Sure, I will grant you, it is very different than their previous works, but do you really want to see the band get "trapped in a box?"  I, for one, do not.  In my opinion, No Doubt has always provided quite a mix of styles on their albums and I have always enjoyed that.  They are not afraid to try something new.  You need to have an open mind.  I like the CD a little more every time I listen to it.  It makes me feel good.  The music is uplifting and fun.  It is refreshing to listen to something light for a change.  Much of the music today is dark and depressing.  This is not.  If you love No Doubt's older work, then just pop in one of their old CD's and listen to it.  Don't criticize them for trying something different.  Let them grow.  That's my two-cents worth.
3095484
The album is amazing!!! Im not surprised tho.you definitely did that boo
3443973
I thought No Strings Attached was an amazing album. i wasn't expecting it to be this good.my faves are It's gonna be me, and Digital getdown.at first i didn't know what they meant by "taking it to the next  level",but they definately did on this album.the music alone was  fantastic,and their voices fit perfectly. i would say this is their best  album yet,and expect more soon from the amazing "N SYNC!
624786
I am a 34 year old Mom of 3. I bought this album last week and I have played it everyday. My 16 year old daughter got me to listen to "Swear it Again" and she bought the CD and I bought the cassette and then I  bought the Album. It is a great album. I am a HUGE 98 Degrees fan and this  album even gives them major competition!  I bought the Album for  "Flying Without Wings",I also love "Can't Lose What You  Never Had", And "I don't Wanna  Fight". All of the songs are  great!  I bought the Nsync album and I was disappointed, but this album is  the best so far of 2000. If you are looking for a great album with romantic  songs then this album is for you!
2014322
I initially purchased the album because of the #1 hit "Rude," and since I didn't know anything more about the group, I thought they would be just a one-hit wonder.  I sincerely don't think that's going to be true with this group because this is one fantastic album.  No filler on this album; I've think there are about 7 more songs on this album that could be singles.  I think this group's biggest challenge will be in picking a follow up to Rude.  I think "No Way No" and "Don't Kill the Magic" could easily score as #1 hits as well.  They are absolutely infectious songs.  "Mama Didn't Raise No Fool" would be my third candidate for a follow up single. Overall, this is a most impressive album for what I think will be the replacement for Maroon 5.  I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase.  If you haven't purchased this album already, drop everything and go buy it.
2309803
I am such a large fan of Your Favorite Weapon, and I'll admit that I was somewhat skeptical about the new album.  Yet, Brand New did it again.  I cannot stop listening to this album frrom the beginning to end.  There is not a track that gets skipped!  But, be warned, it isn't a copy of YFW, so don't be expecting that.  The lyrics are amazing, the music is amazing.  Trust me, you won't get this album out of your head.  (Nor would you want to!)  This is worth every penny spent on it.
58580
I buy a lot of music.  Very few albums grab me like this one did on my first listen.  Besides a few whisper vocals, this album is all instrumental, but it is so well done, you don't need vocals.  The music says plenty!
It is so good, I find it hard to believe that this is their first album. I am kinda sad there isn't more from them to go buy.  I have had it playing constantly since I bought it.  Take a listen to the previews.  They are just a bit of the greatness which lies on the rest of the album.  BUY IT NOW!!  You won't be disappointed.
4288288
Since I'm a huge No Doubt fan, I don't hesitate to buy any of their singles. At first, I was a little disappointed to hear that "New Friend" was still unreleased as a b-side, but was happy to hear there was going to be an acoustic version of "Underneath it All."
The acoustic is WONDERFUL, I couldn't be happier. The song almost has a completely different vibe. The "Just A Girl" acoustic is good, too, but it's basically the same ol'. I wish they would have picked a different track off Rock Steady to do acoustic, such as "Don't Let Me Down" or "Detective," or even a lesser track from Tragic Kingdom or Return of Saturn.
All in all, the single is good. It includes the video for the title track, also.
3706016
What else is there to say? I really like this album!
217660
This album is great from start to finish.  There isn't one weak song in the whole lot.  The lyrics are phenomenal and the beats are infectious.  Also, I downloaded the DELUXE version with the digital booklet for $11.99!  This is a GREAT DEAL!!  Get this album ASAP!  I have had it for a day and I have listened to the entire album several times.  The ENTIRE album.  I never listen to a whole album because there is always 3 to 4 songs that can be thrown away on almost any album these days.

Afterlife:  A kicking beat with a Christian message.

The Original:  Uplifting and encouraging.

The War Inside: I am the war inside.  For any of us that have battled our own inner demons, this song is spectacular!  My favorite lyric in this one... "ain't no killer like pride, no killer like I, no killer like what's inside"

Restless: I love how this song starts.  Slow, melodic, then the drum beat.  Awesome.

Blinding Light:  This has a great poppy feel to it.  "None of us are bulletproof"

Selling the News:  Wow!  Some great lyrics and it just shouts TRUTH!  I love the beat and the guitars are great.  Very rare do people state the truth like this.
"The fact is fiction, suspicion is the new religion"

Thrive:  Awesome intro.  Slow guitar with just vocals.
"The stranger in the mirror is wearin my clothes"  This song is just great.  Love the echo style to it.  "I wanna thrive, not just survive"

Dark Horses:  The ROCK song on the album.  This song just KICKS hard core!
"Wait it's not over now, we've been down but we've never been out"
"I can feel my lungs again"!!

Souvenirs: I don't know what to say other than I am astounded by Switchfoot.  "We were so young, we had no fear, we were so young, we had no idea, that life was just happening"

Rise Above it:  Funky, Groovy, and a kickin beat!  "I get so sick of it, it feels so counterfeit, I rise above it"!

Vice Verses:  Easily my favorite song on the album.  This is a soft melodic song.  "Lookin for signs in the night sky, Wishing that I wasn't such a nice guy, wonder what it means to live forever, wonder what it means to die"
"Every blessing comes with a set of curses, I got my vices, I got my vice verses"
Wow.  Extremely POWERFUL song.
"A little resurrection every time I fall"

Where I Belong:  What a great beat!  The overlayed claps and vocals are perfect for this one.  "But I'm not sentimental, this skin and bones is a rental, and no one makes it out alive"  This album is chock full of meaning and resonance.

The second set of 12 songs on the Deluxe album are basically a Switchfoot CONCERT!!  Live recordings that are simply AWESOME.

This album is a MUST BUY for anyone who is a fan of great music!!

YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!
4659064
I think this CD ROCKS!  It is extremely rare to find a CD that every song is good on, and No Doubt's "Rock Steady" has accomplished that. Congrats to them for being such a great band!
3054792
This is a really solid album, not just filler around a couple of good singles ("Are You Happy Now?" and "Breathe" -- so far).  How many times have you bought an album because of the singles and ended up disappointed because all the other songs aren't nearly as good?  That's definitely not the case here -- any one of these songs could have been released as a single, and they all feature the same solid songwriting and musical talent.
Even better, the songs DON'T all sound the same!  "Love Me Like That" is a funky duet with Sheryl Crow that will get you bouncing in your seat wherever you hear it.  If you liked "The Spirit Room" and/or "Broken Bracelet" (her debut which is DEFINITELY worth seeking out), you'll love this album.  There's a cool CD-extra with videos, live performances, and photos.  Highly recommended!