Roses
The Cranberries · 2012
44 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · indie pop
A bittersweet blend of ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics, echoing the Cranberries' signature sound with a poignant maturity.
Why this album works
- Best for
- bittersweet emotional reflections introspective late-night listening layered, ethereal soundscapes
- Context
- Released on February 22, 2012, 'Roses' is The Cranberries' first studio album since their breakup in 2003. This album marked a return for the band after a nearly decade-long hiatus, showcasing a renewed creative energy and solidifying their legacy in the alternative rock scene.
- If you like
- alternative rock, folk rock, indie pop
Roses is an album by The Cranberries, released in 2012. A bittersweet blend of ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics, echoing the Cranberries' signature sound with a poignant maturity. 'Roses' debuted at number 32 on the Billboard 200 and received generally favorable reviews from critics, highlighting its emotional depth. It features a blend of dream pop and alternative rock that resonates with both longtime fans and new listeners, reaffirming the band's enduring influence. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Roses sound like?
A bittersweet blend of ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics, echoing the Cranberries' signature sound with a poignant maturity. Rooted in alternative rock and folk rock.
What makes Roses by The Cranberries notable?
'Roses' debuted at number 32 on the Billboard 200 and received generally favorable reviews from critics, highlighting its emotional depth. It features a blend of dream pop and alternative rock that resonates with both longtime fans and new listeners, reaffirming the band's enduring influence. Released on February 22, 2012, 'Roses' is The Cranberries' first studio album since their breakup in 2003. This album marked a return for the band after a nearly decade-long hiatus, showcasing a renewed creative energy and solidifying their legacy in the alternative rock scene.
Who is Roses for?
Roses works well if you're into bittersweet emotional reflections, introspective late-night listening and layered, ethereal soundscapes.
How many songs are on Roses?
Roses has 11 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Conduct 5:10
- 2 Tomorrow Standout 3:56
- 3 Fire & Soul 4:31
- 4 Raining in My Heart 3:27
- 5 Losing My Mind Standout 3:40
- 6 Schizophrenic Playboys 3:41
- 7 Waiting in Walthamstow 4:20
- 8 Show Me 3:26
- 9 Astral Projections 4:45
- 10 So Good 3:53
- 11 Roses Standout 3:43
Release Date
February 22, 2012
Artist Origin
Ireland
Runtime
44 min 37 sec
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