To The Faithful Departed

Release Date: October 11, 2023

The Cranberries' To The Faithful Departed from 1996 delivers their signature blend of Dolores O'Riordan's ethereal vocals over driving rock arrangements and delicate acoustic passages. The album tackles weighty themes of war, addiction, and social justice with both tender ballads and harder-edged anthems that showcase the band's dynamic range.

Standout Tracks

• Salvation: The opening track's urgent guitar riff and O'Riordan's passionate vocal delivery about addiction
• Free to Decide: A defiant anthem with memorable hooks that became a radio staple
• When You're Gone: An emotional ballad highlighting O'Riordan's soaring vocal melodies over gentle instrumentation

Mood: introspective, driving, melancholic, anthemic