[71], Love. [33][34] "Luxurious" is a 1990s-inspired R&B song that lyrically talks about the desire to be rich in love, simultaneously comparing Stefani's lover with luxuries. The album was designed as an updated version of a 1980s music record, and was influenced by artists such as early Madonna, New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Depeche Mode, The Cure, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Debbie Deb and Club Nouveau. But upon playing it, I noticed that it sounded like they sped the album up a tiny bit in order to make it 45 RPM. The album has received multi-platinum sales certifications in several countries and has sold over seven million copies worldwide. [3] The dance troupe of the same name also are a source of inspiration with the track; Stefani uses it to pay homage to the people who "help inspire and dress her". – Gwen Stefani – Review", https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Love._Angel._Music._Baby.&oldid=6920629, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License, Engineers: Andrew Coleman, Greg Collins, Ian Cross, John Frye, Simon Gogerly, Mauricio "Veto" Irragorri, Jason Lader, Matt Marrin, Colin Mitchell, Pete Novak, Ian Rossiter, Rick Sheppard, Assistant engineers: Warren Bletcher, Nick Ferrero, Jason Finkel, Francis Forde, Cesar Guevara, Rob Haggett, Doug Harms, Rouble Kapoor, Kevin Mills, Glenn Pittman, Ian Rossiter, Jaime Sickora, Sean Tallman, David Treahern, John Warren, Mixing: André 3000, Greg Collins, Dr. Dre, Lee Groves, Mark "Spike" Stent, Phil Tan. ", "Offiziellecharts.de – Gwen Stefani – Love.Angel.Music.Baby. [30] It was written as a response to a derogatory comment that grunge musician Courtney Love made, referring to Stefani as a cheerleader. After entering the UK Albums Chart at number 14 with sales of 45,484 copies,[76] Love. Dre. Baby. Music. [49][50] "Rich Girl", featuring Eve, was released as the album's second single on December 14, 2004, becoming Stefani's first top-10 entry as a solo artist in the US when it peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. [58] Jason Damas of PopMatters compared the album to a second No Doubt greatest hits album,[15] and Pitchfork's Nick Sylvester felt that the large number of collaborators result in sacrificing Stefani's identity on the album. Baby., David Browne from Entertainment Weekly called it "a teeth-gnashingly cutesy tribute" and criticized Stefani for promoting her fashion line L.A.M.B. Baby", "New Zealand album certifications – Gwen Stefani – Love. Baby. [5] A "Japanese-styled flute riff" was created for the track, and is played alongside a "danceable beat"; several Japanese phrases are spoken in the recording, sung by the Harajuku Girls themselves. And we take it back and go, “Whoa, that’s so cool!” That’s so beautiful. [21] At the promotional concert series MasterCard Priceless Surprises Presents Gwen Stefani, the song was performed as a part of a "Harajuku Medley", consisting of songs "Yummy", "Don't Get It Twisted", "Now That You Got It", and "Bubble Pop Electric". Since 1986 she has fronted the. Baby. Baby", "Japanese album certifications – Gwen Stefani – Love. Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" was lots of people's choice as the summer song of 2005. It debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200, selling 309,000 copies in its first week, eventually peaking at number five. Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. referencing Love.Angel.Music.Baby., 2xLP, Album, Ltd, Hot, B00032057-01 I don’t understand why Urban Outfitters still doesn’t understand how to ship a record after all these years, the pressing is so pretty and I’m glad to finally have this iconic album on something other than a used picture disc but like damn. Of course you can celebrate other cultures. "[24] Lisa Haines of BBC Music was more emphatic, stating that Stefani rivaled Madonna and Kelis, while dubbing the album a "stunning and stylish effort that showcases Gwen's credentials as a bonafide pop goddess. debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200, selling 309,000 copies in its first week. was influenced by artists and bands such as the Cure, Lisa Lisa, New Order, Prince, Depeche Mode and Madonna. [68] At the 2005 Grammy Awards, Stefani received a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "What You Waiting For? Freedom du Lac of The Washington Post, "Harajuku Girls" is "a slinky synth-pop tribute to the wild sartorial sensibilities of Tokyo street culture". Baby. Angel. [46] Additionally, a remix EP titled Love. [17] Stefani also released a series of dolls named the "Love. Music. Baby..[16][17] Video images of the dancers simultaneously appeared on screens broadcast behind them. [32] The song discusses interracial dating and uses a sample of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 speech "I Have a Dream". [9] The album combines music genres such as electropop,[10] new wave,[11] dance-rock, soul,[12] hip hop, R&B, and disco. The single peaked at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100,[48] and was commercially successful overseas, topping the chart in Australia and reaching the top 10 in several countries including France, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Baby. [6] The Neptunes-produced track "Hollaback Girl" combines 1980s hip hop with dance music.