Gwen Stefani has insisted that her solo albums were “never meant to be taken seriously”. The No Doubt frontwoman recorded two solo records with high-profile producers including Dr Dre and the Neptunes during the band's hiatus, but she has compared the output to an extended “art project”.
Speaking ahead of the release of No Doubt's sixth studio album 'Push And Shove' on Monday (September 24), Stefani said: “It just feels so much more natural being back in this mode. The solo records allowed me to indulge my girly side but it was never meant to be taken seriously.”
She added: “It was just like an art project that kept going longer than I expected. The group never ended – we always knew we’d come back to make this album.”
Stefani also revealed that her husband, Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale, is not a fan of No Doubt's music. “Oh, he’s never been a fan of what we do,” she said. “He’s more into dark, indie stuff. But I’m not saying he doesn’t think I’m amazing.”
Earlier this month, Stefani claimed she never wanted to make another solo LP and insisted she was happy and creatively fulfilled recording again with No Doubt. 'Push And Shove' is the band's first album since 2001's 'Rock Steady'.
