Bouquet [Peony Pink Vinyl] [Barnes & Noble Exclusive]

by Gwen Stefani

Overview

The contemporary country of Gwen Stefani's fifth album, Bouquet, is far removed from the pop of her earlier solo work, let alone the energy and attitude she brought to No Doubt. Based around a loose, running theme of flower metaphors and references, Bouquet is a collection of toned-down, affable tunes with glints of country twang embroidered into their hyper-clean production. The country affectation is at its heaviest in the sleepy, shuffling balladry of "Empty Vase" (complete with pedal steel licks tastefully low in the mix) and "Purple Irises," a duet between Stefani and her country star spouse, Blake Shelton. While it almost exclusively opts for mellow, reflective tones, Bouquet isn't completely disconnected from the excitement and verve of Stefani's earlier catalog. Opening track "Somebody Else's" musters up some of the bounce and punch that flowed naturally out of every corner of The Great Escape, and the mature, reserved acoustic verses of "Swallow My Tears" make way for hooky choruses. ~ Fred Thomas

Product Details

Release Date:	11/15/2024
Label:	Barnes Noble Consign
UPC:	0602475080947
Rank:	160

Tracks

1. Somebody Else's
2. Bouquet
3. Pretty
4. Empty Vase
5. Marigolds
6. Late To Bloom
7. Swallow My Tears
8. Reminders
9. All Your Fault
10. Purple Irises

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gwen Stefani   Primary Artist