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The Cranberries combined chiming guitars and Dolores O’Riordan’s soaring, unmistakable voice into some of the biggest songs of the 1990s. Formed in Limerick, Ireland, in 1989, the band broke through with “Linger” and “Dreams”, then went heavier with the protest song “Zombie”. They are an alternative rock band, with dream pop, jangle pop and Celtic influences.
| Formed | 1989, Limerick, Ireland |
| Members | Dolores O’Riordan (vocals), Noel Hogan (guitar), Mike Hogan (bass), Fergal Lawler (drums) |
| Genres | Alternative rock, dream pop, jangle pop, post-grunge |
| Label | Island |
| Final album | In the End (2019), nominated for the Grammy for Best Rock Album |
Brothers Noel and Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler started the band in Limerick in 1989, and Dolores O’Riordan joined as singer soon after. They signed to Island Records, which released their debut album in 1993.
Early Cranberries songs are soft and dreamy, built on Noel Hogan’s ringing guitar and O’Riordan’s distinctive vocals with their Irish lilt and yodel-like breaks. On No Need to Argue they added heavier, grunge-influenced guitars.
O’Riordan wrote the lyrics, including “Zombie”, written in response to a 1993 IRA bombing in Warrington, England. She died in January 2018, and the band completed their final album from her vocal demos.
The Cranberries were one of the most successful Irish bands of the 1990s, and “Zombie”, “Linger” and “Dreams” remain staples of alternative radio. Their final album, In the End (2019), earned the band their first Grammy nomination, for Best Rock Album.
The dreamy debut, with “Linger” and “Dreams”.
Their biggest album, with “Zombie” and “Ode to My Family”.
With “Salvation” and “Animal Instinct”.
Later albums before and after a long hiatus.
The Grammy-nominated final album, completed after O’Riordan’s death.
These The Cranberries songs are on our charts and lists:
Garbage, R.E.M., The Smiths, Sinead O’Connor, The Cure and Florence + The Machine.
The Cranberries are an alternative rock band, with dream pop, jangle pop and Celtic influences.
Limerick, Ireland. The band formed there in 1989.
“Zombie” (1994), along with “Linger” and “Dreams.”
Dolores O’Riordan wrote it in response to a 1993 IRA bombing in Warrington, England.
She died in January 2018. The band finished their final album, In the End (2019), from her vocal demos.
The Cranberries are a cornerstone of our ’90s alternative programming. Catch it on The Modern Rock Radio Show, check the radio show schedule, or press play on the live stream. Want a specific song? Send a request or dedication.
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