This is one of the most unique albums from the early 90's and is just as good as Nevermind or The Bends. Of course, its in a completely different genre and has a completely different style than those two, however its quality is unparalleled.
The first single, Dreams, is a melodic upbeat piece of music with a very subtle calming feel to it. Dolores O'Riordan's vocal work is fantastic and fits the piece. She is one of the few artists who can pull off just about any genre, and throughout this entire album she shows it off flauntingly. It is so masterfully written, mixing different aspects of alt rock and pop, fusing it into a truly unique track. Overall it has a very mature tone, not pandering to the teens in particular, allowing for everyone to relate to the style.
Sunday, the second single on the album, is another melodic, slowly paced track that takes it time to establish the style. This allows the vocals/lyrics to really effect you in a way that not many other songs can. The lyrics on this track, and indeed most of the album itself, is a lot better written then many other albums of the same genre. The lyrics don't just give everything away right off the bat, instead they make you listen, make you wonder and are quite philosophical feeling when sung by O'Riordan.
The final single on the album is a little song called Linger. And quite honestly is one of my favorite songs ever. I love O'Riordan's vocals on this track, they are so soft and gentle. Its a nice contrast between the lyrics, as it is rather quite sad and longing. Of course the instrumentation is perfect for the style and compliments her perfectly. Her vocals are almost embedded into the instruments, if that makes sense, making the two a match made in heaven. It is truly a fantastic track, written stupendously, and gives off the alt rock/pop vibe that I crave. A truly unique sounding and feeling single.
Just like other highly rated albums I have reviewed, there are no filler tracks. They all carry the style established in the first few songs, almost like the album tells a story, the entire feel is continuous as it evolves throughout the course of the album. Every filler track has a purpose and it seems like true time and talent was poured into them as well.
This is one of the best albums in my opinion, Dolores O'Riordan's stunning vocals, the truly unique blend of instrumentation, vocals, fantastic writing and great lyrics is truly a spectacle to behold. I believe that everyone should at least give a listen, even if you generally don't listen to other bands in the same genre. It is something unique that has passed the test of time with flying colors.
The first single, Dreams, is a melodic upbeat piece of music with a very subtle calming feel to it. Dolores O'Riordan's vocal work is fantastic and fits the piece. She is one of the few artists who can pull off just about any genre, and throughout this entire album she shows it off flauntingly. It is so masterfully written, mixing different aspects of alt rock and pop, fusing it into a truly unique track. Overall it has a very mature tone, not pandering to the teens in particular, allowing for everyone to relate to the style.
Sunday, the second single on the album, is another melodic, slowly paced track that takes it time to establish the style. This allows the vocals/lyrics to really effect you in a way that not many other songs can. The lyrics on this track, and indeed most of the album itself, is a lot better written then many other albums of the same genre. The lyrics don't just give everything away right off the bat, instead they make you listen, make you wonder and are quite philosophical feeling when sung by O'Riordan.
The final single on the album is a little song called Linger. And quite honestly is one of my favorite songs ever. I love O'Riordan's vocals on this track, they are so soft and gentle. Its a nice contrast between the lyrics, as it is rather quite sad and longing. Of course the instrumentation is perfect for the style and compliments her perfectly. Her vocals are almost embedded into the instruments, if that makes sense, making the two a match made in heaven. It is truly a fantastic track, written stupendously, and gives off the alt rock/pop vibe that I crave. A truly unique sounding and feeling single.
Just like other highly rated albums I have reviewed, there are no filler tracks. They all carry the style established in the first few songs, almost like the album tells a story, the entire feel is continuous as it evolves throughout the course of the album. Every filler track has a purpose and it seems like true time and talent was poured into them as well.
This is one of the best albums in my opinion, Dolores O'Riordan's stunning vocals, the truly unique blend of instrumentation, vocals, fantastic writing and great lyrics is truly a spectacle to behold. I believe that everyone should at least give a listen, even if you generally don't listen to other bands in the same genre. It is something unique that has passed the test of time with flying colors.
Final Verdict
10/10
Legendary
I don't know much of anything about 90's alternative. I usually stick to my 70's and 80's alt stuff. I had never heard of this album before, and I only know maybe a track or two of The Cranberries. This was an interesting read, I will definitely be checking this album out.
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