Everybody Else is Having a Cheesy Reunion Tour, So Why Can’t They?
In the early ’90s, Irish music stars the Cranberries were one of the biggest alt-pop bands around.
Thanks largely to the unique vocals of Dolores O’Riordan, the band scored a ton of hits, including “Linger” and “Dreams” (from the band’s 1993 debut, Everybody Else is Doing it, So Why Can’t We?), and later “Zombie,” “Salvation,” and “Ridiculous Thoughts,” among others.
O’Riordan’s dedicated fan(s) may be disappointed to learn that she canceled her world tour just as her second solo album, No Baggage, is set to hit shelves.
Of course, those fans will probably be happy to learn that she canceled her tour because she’s decided to reunite the Cranberries and hit the road.
We’re not sure this matters much, really. I mean, can you even name another member of this band? Wouldn’t it have been pretty much the same if you saw O’Riordan play “Linger” at one of her solo concerts?
Then again, we’re pretty sure we never want to hear the shrieky Irish shrieks of “Zombie” ever again, anyway, so the tickets are all yours. Enjoy.
BELOW: The Office making the case for “Zombie” being one of the least karaoke-friendly songs ever. Thanks, TV.
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MusicVixen says...
Love that clip from the Office! "Zombie" was kinda ok at first, but it got played waaaay too much!
Rhi says...
09.14.09 1:50 am
‘Wouldn’t it have been pretty much the same if you saw O’Riordan play “Linger” at one of her solo concerts?’
No, it wouldn’t have been the same. You are right in suggesting that the other members remain in the background while O’Riordan stands in the spot light, but still she does not stand alone. As quoted in a recent interview, O’Riordan states:
“They’re a big part of my heart and soul… There’s only three people in the world who understand that journey that I went through and that’s Mike, Ferg and Noel, who were there with me.”
Remember, they are a band. Mrs. Dolores does not write, play, and perform all on her own. As the frontwoman, it is her job to handle most of the attention. Everyone of The Cranberries does their job in bringing their unique flavor to the table to create a taste that is all their own.