Gwen Stefani has returned to the music scene with her latest album, Bouquet. This marks her first full album since her 2017 Christmas release, and it signals a new chapter in her career, though one that feels largely familiar.
Stefani’s early 2000s hits like “Hollaback Girl” and “Rich Girl” established her as a pop sensation, but since then, her musical output has become sporadic. Bouquet doesn’t necessarily reinvent the wheel, but it does offer a fresh blend of pop and country influences that’s aimed at capturing a new audience while nodding to her roots.
The album opens with “Somebody Else’s,” a track that sets the tone for the album’s hybrid style. The song channels a classic teen-girl anthem vibe, reflecting on themes of moving on from a toxic relationship and finding self-worth. The lyrics, with Stefani singing about her newfound confidence and indifference toward an ex, are familiar territory for her, but the song’s tone shifts slightly from her earlier music, introducing a more mature, introspective sound.
While Bouquet doesn’t break new ground, it’s clear Stefani is sticking to the formula that made her a household name—catchy, relatable anthems wrapped in polished pop production. Fans of her past work will find much to appreciate, even if the album doesn’t offer many surprises.
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