Gwen Stefani's Bouquet is a romantic return to mellow rock - with an ageless voice
The Philippine Star|November 20, 2024
Words and phrases like "nostalgia" or "back to her roots" come to mind when listening to Gwen Stefani's fifth studio album, Bouquet—and it is in no way negative.
Gwen Stefani's Bouquet is a romantic return to mellow rock - with an ageless voice

Words and phrases like "nostalgia" or "back to her roots" come to mind when listening to Gwen Stefani's fifth studio album, Bouquet—and it is in no way negative.

Across 10 tracks, the powerhouse singer leans into the mellow rock of her youth—think Hall & Oates, Chicago, Fleetwood Mac—with dashes of country vibes here and there. Her voice is ageless, unaltered and distinctive, immediately recalling the early aughts when No Doubt still existed, and Stefani was still a bit of a ska girl.

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