| Details / Tracklist: |
1. DREAMS
2. SUNDAY
3. PRETTY
4. HOW
5. NOT SORRY
6. LINGER
7. LIAR
8. ZOMBIE
9. ODE TO MY FAMILY
10. I CAN'T BE WITH YOU
11. EMPTY
12. EVERYTHING I SAID
13. RIDICULOUS THOUGHTS
14. DREAMING MY DREAMS
15. DAFFODIL LAMENT
16. SO COLD IN IRELAND
1. SALVATION
2. FREE TO DECIDE
3. WHEN YOU'RE GONE
4. HOLLYWOOD
5. CORDELL
6. ANIMAL INSTINCT
7. PROMISES
8. YOU AND ME
9. JUST MY IMAGINATION
10. NEVER GROW OLD
11. ANALYSE
12. TIME IS TICKING OUT
13. THIS IS THE DAY
14. NEW NEW YORK
15. STARS |
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| Description: | Gold by The Cranberries, released 6 March 2008, includes the following tracks: "Pretty", "Not Sorry", "Liar", "Ode To My Family" and more.
This version of Gold comes as a 2xCD. - 1-1 to 1-6 is from Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? (1993)
1-7 is B-side to "Dreams" UK single and "Linger US single
1-8 to 1-15 is from No Need To Argue (1994)
1-16 is B-side to "Ode To My Family" UK single
2-1 to 2-4 is from To The Faithful Departed (1996)
2-5 is B-side to "Free To Decide" UK single
2-6 to 2-9 is from Bury The Hatchet (1999)
2-10 to 2-13 is from Wake Up And Smell The Coffee (2001)
2-14 to 2-15 is from Stars: The Best of The Cranberries (2002)
"Gold" is a comprehensive career-spanning compilation on CD by The Cranberries, released under the renowned label Island. This collection brings together many of the band's most important and defining songs, offering both longtime fans and new listeners a compact overview of their development from the early 1990s onward. With their unmistakable blend of alternative rock, Celtic influences and emotional melodies, The Cranberries created a sound that is instantly recognizable, largely shaped by the haunting voice and expressive phrasing of singer Dolores O'Riordan. The tracks presented here cover the entire spectrum of the band's work -- from atmospheric ballads to more energetic, guitar-driven songs -- and capture the melancholic yet powerful mood that made The Cranberries globally popular. The sound quality of this CD edition is clear and balanced, making "Gold" ideal both as an introduction to the band and as a high-quality addition to any existing collection.
The Cranberries emerged from the Irish rock scene and developed into one of the most influential bands of the 1990s. With internationally successful albums and numerous hit singles, they left a lasting mark on alternative and pop rock. Their music is characterized by introspective lyrics, often dealing with personal, social and political themes, and by a distinctive mix of gentle melodies and dynamic outbursts. Over the years, they built up a loyal worldwide fanbase and achieved considerable chart success in many countries, both with their studio albums and with their singles, which received extensive radio and TV airplay. The band's musical legacy is reflected on "Gold" in a concentrated form and shows why their songs still resonate with new generations of listeners.
The CD is released by Island, one of the most established and respected music labels in the international industry. Island has a long history of supporting innovative artists and shaping musical trends across genres. The label is known for long-term artist development and for investing in high production standards, from recording to mastering and packaging. With "Gold", Island once again underlines its experience in curating representative compilations that do justice to the artistic significance of a band. The collaboration between The Cranberries and Island has contributed significantly to making the band's music accessible worldwide, and this CD continues that tradition by offering a carefully assembled overview of an important chapter in modern rock history. |
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1757561 |
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