To The Faithful Departed

Release Date: October 2023

The Cranberries' To The Faithful Departed from 1996 delivers their signature combination of Dolores O'Riordan's ethereal vocals and the band's driving alternative rock arrangements. The album tackles weighty subjects including war and social issues while maintaining the band's melodic sensibilities and O'Riordan's distinctive lilting delivery.

Standout Tracks

• Salvation: Opens with urgent guitar work and builds to an anthemic chorus about conflict and redemption
• Free to Decide: Features O'Riordan's soaring vocals over jangling guitars with politically charged lyrics
• When You're Gone: A tender ballad showcasing the band's softer side with intimate vocals and restrained instrumentation

Mood: introspective, driving, melancholic, passionate