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Title: A Disappointing Lack of Mature Artistry
Review: Two stars are awarded for the three most listenable trackson the disc (Sweet Escape, 4 in the Morning, Early WInter).The rest is immature, non-melodic, syntho-pop/rap garbage.This is not a mature album, nor is it much of a stretch for GwenStefani, who, now being a 35 year-old mother of two, can't seemto harness the power or maturity of her chronological age andapply it to her work as an "artist." Note to Gwen: the bubblegumrap/pop/syntho gunk about boyfriends and cell phones that youradoring 12-18 year fan base swoons over isn't broad or appealingenough to keep you singing much longer. This stuff ain't gonna flywhen your 40, girrrrrl. Find a new way to represent.
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