The Cranberries Wake Up And Smell The Coffee
Introduction
The Cranberries were an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1989. Their music combines elements of alternative rock, post-punk, and Irish folk music. The band's lead singer, Dolores O'Riordan, had a unique voice that was both powerful and soothing. The Cranberries released their fifth studio album "Wake Up And Smell The Coffee" in 2001. The album received mixed reviews, but it has some great songs that are worth listening to.
Track Listing
The album "Wake Up And Smell The Coffee" consists of 13 tracks:
- Never Grow Old
- Analyse
- Time Is Ticking Out
- Dying Inside
- This Is The Day
- The Concept
- Wake Up And Smell The Coffee
- Pretty Eyes
- I Really Hope
- Every Morning
- Do You Know
- Carry On
- Chocolate Brown
Highlights
The album's first track "Never Grow Old" is a beautiful ballad that showcases Dolores O'Riordan's voice. "Analyse" is a catchy song with a great guitar riff. "Time Is Ticking Out" is a politically charged song that deals with environmental issues. "This Is The Day" is an upbeat song that will get you dancing. "Carry On" is a hauntingly beautiful song that features O'Riordan's voice and piano.
Reception
The album received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised it for its catchy songs and O'Riordan's voice, while others criticized it for being too safe and predictable. Despite the mixed reviews, the album was a commercial success, reaching the top 20 in several countries.
Legacy
Unfortunately, Dolores O'Riordan passed away in 2018 at the age of 46. Her death was a great loss to the music world, and she is missed by many. The Cranberries' music continues to be popular today, and their legacy lives on.
Conclusion
"Wake Up And Smell The Coffee" may not be The Cranberries' best album, but it has some great songs that are worth listening to. Dolores O'Riordan's voice is as beautiful as ever, and the band's music is as catchy as ever. If you're a fan of The Cranberries, or if you're looking for some new music to listen to, give "Wake Up And Smell The Coffee" a try.