Something Else
The Cranberries · 2017
54 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of orchestral arrangements and the Cranberries' signature ethereal vocals, reimagining classic hits with fresh intimacy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Linger Start here — The orchestral arrangement enhances the song's bittersweet nostalgia, making it resonate even more deeply than its original version.
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Zombie — This reimagining maintains its powerful anti-war message while adding emotional weight through lush instrumentation that underscores O'Riordan's iconic vocals.
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Dreams — The new orchestral backdrop elevates this classic track, allowing its themes of yearning and hope to shine with renewed clarity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The orchestral reinterpretations breathe new life into familiar songs, creating an intimate listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features orchestral arrangements that reinterpret the band's classic songs, adding strings and woodwinds to the original melodies.
- Each track maintains a slower tempo compared to the original versions, creating a more reflective and intimate atmosphere.
- The lead vocals are layered with harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics, particularly in tracks like 'Linger' and 'Zombie'.
- The last three tracks feature a gradual decrease in tempo, allowing the album to close on a softer, more contemplative note.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- nostalgic themes of longing
- intimate vocals for quiet evenings
- consistent flow for focused listening
- evocative melodies for daydreaming
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer high-energy party vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — A strong release post-O'Riordan that showcases the band's continued creativity.
- Themes
- bittersweet nostalgia· posthumous tribute· orchestral reimagining
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Something Else marked a significant moment for The Cranberries as it was their first album after the tragic passing of lead singer Dolores O'Riordan. This album features new orchestral versions of their earlier hits, showcasing both nostalgia and artistic evolution during a time of reflection for the band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lush· The Sundays· Alvvays
Tracklist
- 1 Linger Start here 4:56
- 2 The Glory 5:14
- 3 Dreams 4:24
- 4 When You’re Gone 4:10
- 5 Zombie 4:01
- 6 Ridiculous Thoughts 3:07
- 7 Rupture 4:16
- 8 Ode to My Family 4:43
- 9 Free to Decide 3:17
- 10 Just My Imagination 4:02
- 11 Animal Instinct 3:39
- 12 You & Me 3:33
- 13 Why? 5:03
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Carrie & Lowell
Sufjan Stevens
Shares a haunting intimacy and bittersweet nostalgia, exploring themes of loss and memory.
At Swim
Lisa Hannigan
Features orchestral arrangements and ethereal vocals, creating a reflective atmosphere similar to the Cranberries' sound.
Ghost on Ghost
Iron & Wine
Combines lush instrumentation with introspective lyrics, evoking a similar sense of nostalgia and emotional depth.
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