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The Cranberries

The Cranberries's Genre:

Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Celtic Rock

Biography

Combining the melodic jangle of post-Smiths indie guitar pop with the lilting, trance-inducing sonic textures of late-'80s dream pop and adding a slight Celtic tint, the Cranberries became one of the more successful groups to emerge from the pre-Brit-pop U.K. indie scene of the early '90s. Led by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan, whose keening, powerful voice is the most distinctive element of the group's sound, the group initially made little impact in the United Kingdom. It wasn't until the lush ballad "Linger" became an American hit in 1993 that the band also achieved mass success in the U.K. Following the success of "Linger," the Cranberries quickly became international stars, as both their 1993 debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?, and its 1994 follow-up, No Need to Argue, sold millions of copies and produced a string of hit singles. By the time of their third album, 1996's To the Faithful Departed, they had added distorted guitars to their sonic palette and attempted to make more socially significant music, which resulted in a downturn in the band's commercial fortunes.

Originally, the Cranberries were a band called the Cranberry Saw Us. Brothers Noel and Mike Hogan (guitar and bass, respectively) formed the band in Limerick, Ireland, with drummer Fergal Lawler in 1990. Following the departure of the group's original singer, Niall, the trio placed an advertisement for a female singer. Dolores O'Riordan responded to the advertisement and auditioned by writing lyrics and melodies to some of the band's existing demos. When she returned with a rough version of "Linger," the group hired her on the spot. Shortly after she joined, the band recorded a demo tape and sold it in record stores throughout Ireland. After the original run of 300 copies sold out, the group truncated its name to the Cranberries and sent another demo tape, which featured early versions of both "Linger" and "Dreams," to record companies throughout the U.K. The tape was made at Xeric Studios, which was run by Pearse Gilmore, who would later become their manager. At the time the tape was made, all of the members were still in their late teens.

The demo tape earned the attention of both the U.K. press and record industry, and there soon was a bidding war between major British record labels. Eventually, the group signed with Island Records. The Cranberries headed into the studio with Gilmore as their producer to record their first single, "Uncertain." The title proved to be prophetic, as the band did indeed sound ill at ease on the single, leading to poor reviews in the press, in addition to tensions between the group and Gilmore. Before they were scheduled to record their debut in 1992, the Cranberries discovered that Gilmore had signed a secret deal with Island to improve his studios. The tensions within the band became so great they nearly broke up. Instead, the Cranberries severed all relations with Gilmore, hired Geoff Travis of Rough Trade as their new manager, and hired Stephen Street, who had previously worked with the Smiths, as their new producer.

The band's debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?, was released in the spring of 1993, followed by a single of "Dreams." Neither the album nor the single gained much attention, nor did the second single, "Linger." In the summer and fall of 1993, the band toured the United States, opening for The The and Suede, respectively; frequently, the Cranberries were given a friendlier reception than either of the headliners. The strong live shows led MTV to put "Linger" into heavy rotation. By the end of the year, the single was on its way to becoming a crossover hit. Eventually, the single reached number eight on the U.S. charts, while the album went double platinum. Everybody Else and "Linger" began to take off in Britain in early 1994; the album eventually peaked at number one during the summer.

O'Riordan married the band's tour manager, Don Burton, in a much-publicized ceremony in July 1994. The marriage, as well as the group's videos, emphasized the singer as the focal point of the band. O'Riordan's position in the group continued to rise with the fall release of the group's second album, No Need to Argue. Boasting a slightly harder, more streamlined sound, yet still produced by Stephen Street, the record debuted at number six on the U.S. charts and eventually outsold its predecessor; within a year it went triple platinum, spawning the number one modern rock hit "Zombie" and the number 11 "Ode to My Family."

During the tour for No Need to Argue, rumors began to circulate that O'Riordan was going to leave the band to pursue a solo career, all of which the band vehemently denied. Nevertheless, the rumors persisted until the Cranberries began recording their next album with producer Bruce Fairbairn, who had previously worked with Aerosmith. The resulting album, To the Faithful Departed, was a tougher, more rock-oriented album. Upon its spring 1996 release, the album entered the charts at number six, but its first single, "Salvation," failed to become a hit on par with "Zombie," "Linger," or "Ode to My Family." Consequently, the album slipped down the charts relatively quickly and only went platinum, which was slightly disappointing in light of its two predecessors' multi-platinum status.

During the fall of 1996, the group canceled its Australian and European tour, sparking another round of rumors about whether O'Riordan was about to launch a solo career. In 1999, the group released Bury the Hatchet, and in 2003, shortly after the release of a greatest-hits compilation, Stars: The Best of 1992-2002, the Cranberries officially declared that they were taking a break. This finally gave O'Riordan the time she needed to work on her long-talked-about solo album, and Are You Listening hit shelves in 2007. In 2009, O'Riordan released her second solo album, No Baggage. Around the same time, the Cranberries reunited for a North American tour that continued throughout Europe in 2010. Several live albums also appeared in 2010. In 2011, the band began work on a new album in Toronto with longtime producer Street. The resulting album, Roses, appeared in March 2012. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

AOL Radio Stations The Cranberries is Featured on (14)

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This is Slacker's tribute to women that rock- literally and figuratively. From hard rockers like Joan Jett to adventurous artists like Bjork, this is the place to celebrate these women and their work. You'll hear big stars like Adele and Bonnie Raitt alongside emerging artists like Audra Mae and ZZ Ward. This is Slacker's Ladies That Rock.

The Parlotones Showcase

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'90s Alternative

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We cracked open the crypt to bring you the most terrifying tunes this side of the graveyard. You’ll hear creepy classics, freaky film scores and eerie effects to put a chill in your bones.

'90s Hits

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Classic Alternative

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UK Indie on Slacker Radio is your brand new point-of-contact for the best up-and-coming British artists in the world of independent music. If it's British and about-to-break, you'll hear it on UK Indie.

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The Cranberries

This station plays the best music from and music from related artists like Alanis Morissette, Counting Crows, The Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind, The Wallflowers, Matchbox Twenty, Dave Matthews, Jewel, No Doubt, Oasis and more.

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The Cranberries's Selected Discography (40)

Live 2010 - Zenith Paris, 22.03.10

2013 Concert Live Ltd201221 Songs

Bury the Hatchet [The Complete Sessions]

(C)(P) 2002 The Island Def Jam Music Group200219 Songs

No Need to Argue

(C)(P) 1994 UMG Recordings, Inc.199413 Songs

No Need to Argue [The Complete Sessions 1994-1995]

(C)(P) 2002 The Island Def Jam Music Group200218 Songs

To the Faithful Departed [The Complete Sessions 1996-1997]

200219 Songs

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee

Bury the Hatchet

(P) 1999 The Island Def Jam Music Group199928 Songs

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

199312 Songs

Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?: The Complete Sessions 1991-1993

(C)(P) 2002 The Island Def Jam Music Group200218 Songs

When You're Gone [Enhanced CD Single]

19966 Songs

Roses

2012 Timeless Solutions Ltd in association with Shamrock Solutions Ltd and Cooking Vinyl under exlcusive license to V2 BeneluxDIGITAL201211 Songs

Treasure Box: The Complete Sessions, 1991-1999

(C)(P) 2002 The Island Def Jam Music GroupBOXSET200274 Songs

Gold

COMPILATION200831 Songs

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Cranberries

(C)(P) 2005 The Island Def Jam Music GroupCOMPILATION200511 Songs

Stars: The Best of the Cranberries 1992-2002

(C)(P) 2002 The Island Def Jam Music GroupCOMPILATION200220 Songs

Bualadh Bos: The Cranberries Live

200915 Songs

Tomorrow

SINGLE20121 Songs

Tomorrow

SINGLE20111 Songs

Salvation

SINGLE19963 Songs

Zombie

SINGLE3 Songs

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee [Import Bonus Tracks]

200715 Songs

Gold Collection: The Videos

200716 Songs

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee [Bonus CD]

200226 Songs

Bury the Hatchet [The Complete Sessions - Limited Edition]

200126 Songs

To the Faithful Departed [Australia]

199918 Songs

To the Faithful Departed

199613 Songs

Bury the Hatchet

200038 Songs

Sus 50 Mejores Canciones

DIGITAL201150 Songs

This Is the Sound of...the Cranberries

DIGITAL20105 Songs

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Cranberries

DIGITAL200911 Songs

The Best of the Cranberries: Green Series

DIGITAL200816 Songs

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

DIGITAL200218 Songs

Bury the Hatchet: The Complete Sessions (1998-1999)

DIGITAL199919 Songs

When You're Gone/Free to Decide

DIGITAL19966 Songs

Stars

DIGITAL20092 Songs

No Need to Argue [Bonus Live EP]

EP19954 Songs

Live 2010

201121 Songs

Live [DVD]

200515 Songs

Live 1994

200315 Songs

Beneath the Skin: Live in Paris [Video/DVD]

200122 Songs

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