He had "a good feeling" about having finished recording Tragic Kingdom and planned to fall back on promoting rock concerts if the album was not successful.

[7] Tragic Kingdom became a commercial success, certified diamond in the United States[8] and selling sixteen million copies worldwide.

[9] When Eric left the band, Tom, along with bandmates Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal, took leadership in writing and composing responsibilities.

After the Tragic Kingdom tour, Tom returned to his home in Long Beach, California and started surfing in 1997.

Stefani made a post on March 28, 2008, stating that songwriting had commenced but was slow on her end because she was, at the time, pregnant with her second child.

[15] No Doubt announced on their official website that they will tour in the summer of 2009 with Paramore, The Sounds, Janelle Monáe, Bedouin Soundclash, Katy Perry, and Panic!

[18] As a special promotion for the tour, the band is giving away their entire music catalog free as a digital download with purchase of top-tier seating.

According to his No Doubt bandmates, when Dumont drinks alcohol, he shifts into his alter ego nicknamed "The Douche".