Return of Saturn is the fourth album by American third wave ska band No Doubt, released by Interscope Records in April 2000 (see 2000 in music). After touring for two and a half years to promote its breakthrough album Tragic Kingdom, No Doubt wrote several dozen songs for its follow-up and eventually settled on working with producer Glen Ballard. Creating the album became a tumultuous process lasting two years, during which there was dissension amongst band members and between the band and its label. The album was completed after the band returned to the studio and recorded what became two of the album's singles.
The album maintains the New Wave, ska and reggae themes of the band's previous work. It is influenced by alternative rock. The lyrics describe singer Gwen Stefani's pining for a more domestic life, contrasting that with her commitment to a music career.
Upon release, Return of Saturn received mixed reviews from music critics. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 but was unable to measure up to the sales of Tragic Kingdom. The album produced four singles, only one of which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. At the 43rd Grammy Awards, Return of Saturn album was nominated for Best Rock Album.
