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.
The Cranberries-Loud And Clear
The Cranberries Lyrics
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Put me down on history
I feel such a reject now
Ger yourself a life
I hope that you're sorry
For not accepting me
For not adoring me
That's why I'm not your wife
People are stranger
People in danger
People are stranger
People deranged or.
I remember there was
Nothing I could ever do
Never could impress you
Even if I tried
Tell somebody who cares
Fill the room with empty stares
Go to bed and say my prayers
Keep them satisfied
People are stranger
People in danger
People are stranger
People deranged
Loud and clear I make my point dear
I hope that you never
Get the things that you wanted to
Now I cast a spell on you
Complicate your life
Hope you get a puncture
Everywhere you ever drive
Hope the sun beats down on you
And skin yourself alive
Ra la la la la la la la
Ra la la la la la la la
In "Loud and Clear" by The Cranberries, we find an embittered ex-lover expressing their frustration with the one who rejected them. The singer wishes to be remembered and missed, to be a part of history and not forgotten. They express feeling like a reject and blame their former love for not accepting and adoring them enough. This is why they are not together, as the singer believes they deserved better treatment.
However, the song is not just about the singer's failed romance. They also make a broader commentary on the state of people in society. They view others as being strangers, and some are even deranged or in danger. The singer seems to feel like an outsider in society and is frustrated by those around them.
Overall, "Loud and Clear" is a song about feeling rejected and left behind, both by individuals and by society as a whole. The singer's anger and frustration are palpable throughout the song, and they use the chorus to make their point clear.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope that you miss me
I wish that you would feel my absence and value my presence
Put me down on history
Make sure to remember me and acknowledge my existence
I feel such a reject now
I feel excluded and unaccepted by you
Ger yourself a life
Get your own life and stop trying to control mine
I hope that you're sorry
I wish that you regret your actions towards me
For not accepting me
For not embracing me and my differences
For not adoring me
For not loving and cherishing me
That's why I'm not your wife
That's why we are not married and never will be
People are stranger
Strangers can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous
People in danger
Some people are at risk and require protection
People deranged or.
Some individuals are mentally unstable or irrational
I remember there was
I recall a time when
Nothing I could ever do
No matter what I did
Never could impress you
I could never gain your approval or admiration
Even if I tried
Despite my best attempts
Tell somebody who cares
Express your thoughts to someone who is actually interested
Fill the room with empty stares
Create a sense of emptiness and superficiality in the room
Go to bed and say my prayers
Before going to sleep, I pray and reflect on my experiences
Keep them satisfied
I make sure to please others to avoid conflict or disappointment
Loud and clear I make my point dear
I speak with conviction and clarity to ensure my message is understood
I hope that you never
I wish that you don't ever
Get the things that you wanted to
Receive the things you desire
Now I cast a spell on you
I'm putting a negative energy or curse on you
Complicate your life
Make your life more difficult and complicated
Hope you get a puncture
I hope that you get a flat tire
Everywhere you ever drive
No matter where you go
Hope the sun beats down on you
I wish for harsh and unpleasant weather to affect you
And skin yourself alive
Hurt yourself or damage your skin in some way
Ra la la la la la la la
Repeating nonsensical sounds, possibly to express frustration or apathy
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOEL ANTHONY HOGAN, DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN
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