Combining the melodic jangle of post-The Smiths indie 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 indie scene of the early 90s. Led by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan, whose keening, powerful voice was 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 like "Dreams", "Zombie" and "Ode to My Family".
By the time of their third album, 1996's To the Faithful Departed, the group had added distorted guitars to its sonic palette and attempted to make more socially significant music, which resulted in a downturn in the band's commercial fortunes.
During the next few years, the band cancelled a large tour and rumours of a breakup were widespread. In 1999, they released Bury the Hatchet to mixed reviews. In 2001, the band issued Wake Up and Smell the Coffee to rave reviews. The album debuted at number 46 in the US charts.
In 2002, The Cranberries released the compilation Stars: The Best of 1992-2002, which was supported by the single "Stars".
In 2003, The Cranberries announced they were taking some time to pursue individual careers. They decided to put the next album on hold. After more than a dozen years of relentless touring and promotion, which had seen them clocking up album sales in excess of 43 million and playing to hundreds of thousands of fans around the globe, the band decided it was time for a break.
In 2007, Dolores O'Riordan released her debut solo album titled Are You Listening?. Two years later she released her second solo album, No Baggage.
On 25 August 2009, Dolores O'Riordan announced that The Cranberries will be reuniting for a North American tour to begin in mid-November 2009, to be followed by dates in Europe in early 2010. O'Riordan indicated that the band will be playing songs from her solo albums and a lot of The Cranberries classic hits as well as some new music written by the group together.
The Cranberries recorded Roses at the Metalworks Studios in Toronto (Canada) from 18 April to 15 May 2011 with producer Stephen Street, who previously collaborated with the band on first, second and fifth albums. The Cranberries worked on 15 tracks during the Roses session, although not all will be included on the album. The album is scheduled for release on 14 February, 2012.
On 26 May 2016, the Cranberries announced that they would start their next tour in Europe. The first show was held on June 3.
A new "unplugged" Cranberries album titled Something Else, featuring the band's hits along with three new songs, was released on 28 April 2017 through BMG. The album received mostly positive reviews.
On 15 January 2018, lead singer Dolores O'Riordan was found dead of drowning in a London hotel room. The Cranberries confirmed in September 2018 that they would not continue as a band, releasing their final album In the End in April 2019 and disbanding afterward.Noel Hogan stated: "the Cranberries was the four of us. We don’t want to do this without Dolores. So we’re going to leave it after this."
The Cranberries' final album In the End has been nominated for Best Rock Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. The awards take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 26, 2020.
Official site: http://www.cranberries.com.
No Need to Argue
The Cranberries Lyrics
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I gave all I could, but it left me so sore
And the thing that makes me mad
Is the one thing that I had
I knew, I knew
I'd lose you
You'll always be special to me
And I remember all the things we once shared
Watching T.V. Movies on the living room armchair
But they say it will work out fine
Was it all a waste of time?
'Cause I knew, I knew
I'd lose you
You'll always be special to me
Special to me, to me
Will I forget in time? Ah
You said I was on your mind?
There's no need to argue
No need to argue anymore
There's no need to argue anymore
The Cranberries' "No Need To Argue" speaks of a rift between two individuals who are exhausted from trying to maintain a relationship that ultimately ends in ruin. The lyrical content is quite poignant because it speaks of the pain of a break-up, a theme that many people can relate to. The verses go through the singer's thoughts, describing the deterioration of the relationship, and the chorus echoes the title sentiment that there is no need to argue anymore. The song appears to be a plea from the singer to their former partner to accept the break-up gracefully and move on.
The song's beauty lies in the fact that it is open to interpretation. Some may see it as a call for acceptance and closure, while others may see it as an expression of regret and longing. Still, others may read it as a lament for the loss of a close friendship that has faded away. The line "Will I forget in time, you said I was on your mind " suggests that the singer is hesitant to let go but realizes that it is the only thing left for them to do.
Ultimately, "No Need To Argue" is a track about letting go of something that has ended and moving forward. It is a reminder that, even in the face of heartbreak, we can choose to find comfort in the memories we shared with someone who will always be special to us.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no need to argue anymore
We don't need to keep fighting or disagreeing.
I gave all I could
I tried my best to make things work.
But it left me so sore
But it hurt me deeply.
And the thing that makes me mad
What really angers me is...
Is the one thing that I had
The fact that I lost you, even though you were mine.
I knew, I knew, I'd lose you
Deep down I always knew I couldn't hold onto you.
You'll always be special to me
You will always hold a special place in my heart.
And I remember all the things we once shared
I can still vividly recall all the moments we shared together.
Watching TV movies on the living room armchair
Enjoying each other's company while sitting comfortably on the sofa.
But they say it will work out fine
People tell me that everything will be okay in the end.
Was it all a waste of time
But was all our time together for nothing?
'Cause I knew, I knew, I'd lose you
Because I always knew that I would end up losing you.
Will I forget in time
Will time help me forget about you?
You said I was on your mind
You once told me that you were thinking about me.
There's no need to argue
Let's stop fighting and just accept what happened.
No need to argue anymore
We don't need to keep disagreeing or fighting.
Special
Despite everything, you will always be special to me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'riordan
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