Its not a country record, she says.

Yacht rock, though it wasnt called yacht rock then.

The music I listen to now, I wanted this album to reflect that.

Gwen Stefani Talks New Song ‘Somebody Else’s,’ Gardening, and the Journey to Her ‘Bouquet’

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That desire to make a cohesive and with just 10 songs, focused album also inspired its title.

Like each song was handpicked with meaning.

It felt like I was repeating myself a lot, Stefani said of the false starts.

I felt like Im in the zone, this is it.

They survived so much without any care.

Its interesting to see how something so beautiful can survive through crazy weather and being pulled and transplanted.

Its been a year of reflection for Stefani: Her debut solo albumLove.

It felt really validating and inspiring.

It was incredible, Stefani adds.