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The Cranberries: Band
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Now, with their fifth album, Wake Up And Smell The Coffee, The Cranberries reveal a quiet exuberance that only be found in a group that is at peace with itself. At the same time, this fresh and optimistic approach is counterbalance by the band's return to their core sound, as they team once again with producer Stefphen Street, instrumental in the success of their first two albums. and smiling.
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The Cranberries usher in the new century, but without the luster and hard sounds of their previous two efforts. Muting that ethic, the album turns up the warmer sounds that defined this band in the first place: short, sweet and hypnotic ballads.
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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 that they sold in record stores throughout Ireland.
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Emanating from Limerick City, Eire, the Cranberries enjoyed major US success during the mid-90s. Their sound was distinguished by the honeyed voice of frontperson Dolores O'Riordan (b. Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan, 6 September 1971, Ballybricken, Limerick, Eire). From a conservative, rural Catholic background, she had sung since the age of four in schools and churches. The band was originally launched by guitarist and co-songwriter Noel Hogan (b. 25 December 1971, Eire), his brother Mike Hogan (b.
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Taking that organic approach has been a hallmark of The Cranberries since first forming in their hometown of Limerick, Ireland. The 80's had produced a bumper crop of Irish stars, including U2, Clannad, Enya, Hot House Flowers, and Sinead O'Connor. In 1989, the Hogan brothers, along with friends Fergal Lawler and singer Niall Quinn, sought to emulate their countrymen/heroes. Initially calling themselves The Cranberry Saw Us, the rowdy band ultimately coalesced when Dolores replaced Quinn sometime after the band had played a few gigs. Early demos drew the attention of Island Records' Chris Blackwell and top producer Denny Cordell (Leon Russell, Tom Petty), which led to their first major record deal.
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"It's great to have artists of the stature of David Byrne, Suzanne Vega, the Cranberries, Cowboy Junkies, and Lucinda Williams performing at the Summit," says Gavin chief executive officer David Dalton. "But perhaps even more exciting is trying to work out who among the emerging artists can really break out of the pack. In the past, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows, Vertical Horizon, Train, Shelby Lynne, David Gray, and the Wallflowers have made The Gavin Summit an early staging post in their stellar careers. This year, will it be Chris Whitley, Rufus Wainwright or Leona Naess, for instance, or perhaps Thirty Odd Foot of Grunts featuring Russell Crowe? That's all part of The Gavin Summit buzz."
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