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The Cranberries

The Cranberries

Celtic rock, alternative rock, dream pop, folk rock, grunge, indie pop, indie rock, jangle pop, new wave, pop rock, post-punk, rock music

Ireland Est. 1989 Disbanded 2003

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Sound in a sentence: "Their music pulses with a rhythmic insistence while expansive melodies intertwine with urgent vocals, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and vast."

The Cranberries matter for their ability to weave profound emotional narratives into the fabric of alternative rock, making them a voice of yearning and resilience during the tumultuous '90s. Their music resonates with listeners who seek solace in themes of love, loss, and identity, creating a collective experience that transcends personal struggles and speaks to wider societal issues.

The Cranberries matter for their ability to weave profound emotional narratives into the fabric of alternative rock, making them a voice of yearning and resilience during the tumultuous '90s. Their music resonates with listeners who seek solace in themes of love, loss, and identity, creating a collective experience that transcends personal struggles and speaks to wider societal issues. Their approach to songwriting often involved layering haunting melodies with raw, unfiltered vocal performances, which together fostered a sense of urgency and intimacy. By blending traditional Celtic influences with modern rock sensibilities, they crafted soundscapes that felt both familiar and otherworldly, allowing audiences to connect deeply with the music's ethereal quality. Lyrically, The Cranberries frequently explore themes of heartache, nostalgia, and social consciousness, employing a storytelling style that balances sincerity with poignant imagery. Their tone often oscillates between vulnerability and defiance, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences while navigating complex emotions with grace and intensity.

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Discography

43 releases • 18 studio • 1990–2021

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Water Circle

Water Circle (1990)

Anything (The Cranberries demo)

Anything (The Cranbe... (1990)

Nothing Left at All

Nothing Left at All (1990)

Uncertain

Uncertain (1991)

Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?

Everybody Else Is Do... (1993)

No Need to Argue

No Need to Argue (1994)

Doors and Windows

Doors and Windows (1995)

To the Faithful Departed

To the Faithful Depa... (1996)

Bury the Hatchet

Bury the Hatchet (1999)

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee

Wake Up and Smell th... (2001)

Treasure Box – The Complete Sessions 1991–1999

Treasure Box – The C... (2002)

Stars: The Best of 1992–2002

Stars: The Best of 1... (2002)

Gold

Bualadh Bos – The Cranberries Live

Bualadh Bos – The Cr... (2009)

Roses

Something Else

Something Else (2017)

In the End

In the End (2019)

Remembering Dolores

Remembering Dolores (2021)

Albums ()

Remembering Dolores

Remembering Dolores

2021

In the End

In the End

2019

Something Else

Something Else

2017

Roses

Roses

2012

Bualadh Bos – The Cranberries Live

Bualadh Bos – The Cranberries Live

2009

Gold

Gold

2008

Stars: The Best of 1992–2002

Stars: The Best of 1992–2002

2002

Treasure Box – The Complete Sessions 1991–1999

Treasure Box – The Complete Sessions 1991–1999

2002

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee

2001

Bury the Hatchet

Bury the Hatchet

1999

To the Faithful Departed

To the Faithful Departed

1996

No Need to Argue

No Need to Argue

1994

Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?

Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?

1993

EPs ()

Doors and Windows

Doors and Windows

1995

Uncertain

Uncertain

1991

Water Circle

Water Circle

1990

Anything (The Cranberries demo)

Anything (The Cranberries demo)

1990

Nothing Left at All

Nothing Left at All

1990

Singles ()

In the End

In the End

2019

Wake Me When It's Over

Wake Me When It's Over

2019

All Over Now

All Over Now

2019

The Pressure

The Pressure

2019

Why

Why

2017

Losing My Mind

Losing My Mind

2012

Raining in My Heart

Raining in My Heart

2012

Tomorrow

Tomorrow

2011

Time Is Ticking Out

Time Is Ticking Out

2002

Stars

Stars

2002

Analyse

Analyse

2001

Just My Imagination

Just My Imagination

1999

Animal Instinct

Animal Instinct

1999

Promises

Promises

1999

Hollywood

Hollywood

1997

When You're Gone

When You're Gone

1996

Salvation

Salvation

1996

Free to Decide

Free to Decide

1996

Ridiculous Thoughts

Ridiculous Thoughts

1995

I Can't Be with You

I Can't Be with You

1995

Zombie

Zombie

1994

Zombie

Zombie

1994

Linger

Linger

1993

Dreams

Dreams

1992

You and Me

You and Me

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