Well it’s about damn time. Alternative/ska band “No Doubt” bumps back to the limelight with the group’s first single in more than a decade. “Settle Down,” a track which inspires listeners to do anything but, is poppy and fun without over-exploiting the success of the band’s old, successful sound. It’s a perfect update, utilizing new styles of present musical trends and throwing back an appropriate amount of nostalgia. Opening with stirring stringy synths and quickly joined by one instrumental element at a time, Gwen Stafani’s famous sassy vocals introduce lead in to a hook that inspires a certain amount of let-your-hair-down dance moves. The dynamic pace almost makes it sound like two separate songs – one bouncy with tang, the other low and reverberating. It’s a good sign of things to come from the iconic ’90s band.
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