Tuesday, November 20, 2012

"Looking Hot" No Doubt

The recent controversy surrounding No Doubt's ill-advised cowboys-and-Indians video for their latest single, "Looking Hot"—which was quickly pulled after complaints from the Native American community—is the most buzz that the band's foundering comeback has had in several months. It's too bad, because the music has been solid, including the aforementioned "Hot," an infectious blast of preening dance-rock. Over a driving drum beat, Gwen Stefani wonders, "Do you think this hits the spot?" and for fans of the Orange County quartet, it's a definite yes, particularly when the ska breakdown kicks in like it's 1995 again. B

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