`Stars - The Best Of The Cranberries - 1992-2002,' Group's First `Best Of' Album, Includes Singles, Rarities and Two New Tracks.Entertainment Editors & Music/Retail Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2002 In their 10th anniversary year, after more than 35 million albums sold worldwide, the Cranberries celebrate a truly stellar career with their first "Best of" album, "Stars - The Best Of The Cranberries - 1992-2002" (Island/UME), released September 24, 2002. The 20-song "Stars - The Best Of The Cranberries - 1992-2002" features all of the previous singles from the biggest-selling Irish rock Rock and roll has been a part of the music of Ireland since the 1960s, when the British Invasion brought British blues, psychedelic rock and other styles to the island. The Irish music scene in the 1960s and much of the 1970s was dominated by the unique Irish phenomenon of the 'Showbands' artists outside of U2, including "Dreams," "Linger," "Zombie A computer that has been covertly taken over in order to perform some nefarious task. It is estimated that millions of PCs around the world have been compromised and, under the control of a third party, routinely transmit messages unbeknownst to the user. " and "Ode to My Family." Offering something new as well, several songs are presented in alternative versions, two tracks ("Hollywood" and "You And Me") were released as singles only in certain countries, and a bonus track was added on by online fans voting for their favorite non-single ("Daffodil daffodil: see amaryllis. daffodil Bulb-forming flowering plant (Narcissus pseudonarcissus), also called common daffodil or trumpet narcissus, native to northern Europe and widely cultivated there and in North America. It grows to about 16 in. Lament"). Rounding out the set are two new studio recordings ("Stars" and "New New York New New York is the name of three futuristic cities modelled on New York City:
In 1993, the Limerick band (singer Dolores Dolores (or Delores) was a common given name (until the 1960s in the USA); it is cognate with the English word "dolorous" (meaning sorrowful) and equivalent in meaning. O'Riordan, brothers Noel and Mike Hogan (guitar and bass, respectively) and drummer Fergal Lawler) went Top 10 and gold with "Linger," and Top 10 and quintuple quin·tu·ple adj. 1. Consisting of five parts or members. 2. Five times as much in size, strength, number, or amount. n. A fivefold amount or number. tr. & intr.v. platinum with "Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?" (from which "Stars" also includes "Dreams"). "No Need To Argue" debuted at #6 in 1994 and spawned the #1 Modern Rock hit "Zombie," #11 "Ode To My Family," "Ridiculous Thoughts" and "I Can't Be With You," and reached seven-times platinum. "To The Faithful Departed," with "Hollywood," "Salvation," "Free To Decide" and "When You're Gone," debuted in 1996 at #6 and is currently double platinum. 1999's "Bury The Hatchet hatchet: see tomahawk. ," with "Promises," "Animal Instinct," "You And Me" and "Just My Imagination," debuted Top 15 and is now gold. "From Wake Up And Smell The Coffee" are "Analyse," "Time Is Ticking Out" and "This Is The Day." While on their current world tour, the Cranberries will be taping a documentary program in Hong Kong on August 16 for a 10th anniversary "Special" to be broadcast on television this fall. As a special treat, long-time fans were asked to submit online their longest-held question about the group. The Cranberries will answer the most submitted question on the program. The Cranberries are currently touring Asia and Europe. Note to Media: The Cranberries are available for interviews. |
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