New No Doubt Song "Settle Down"

sucks

I've honestly never liked No Doubt. I've always looked at them as the precursor to Avril Lavigne. They make catchy POP music, and they play dress up to make it look like Hot Topic's version of the punk look. But that, coupled with the whole riot grrrl subject matter sells records, I guess.

On the subject of the new song, to me it sounds like a Gwen Stefani song. The only difference is she gave her No Doubt bandmates some of the songwriting credits to help pad their dwindling bank accounts. Just my opinion.

***Yes, I know about No Doubt's ska roots. Also, I'm not saying their music is bad, I just don't really like when producers and record companies feel they need to attach an aesthetic to something to give it an identity beyond standard POP music.