Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
The Cranberries · 2001
56 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · indie pop
Melodic harmonies and introspective lyrics intertwine with a blend of alternative rock and folk influences.
Why this album works
'Wake Up and Smell the Coffee' received mixed reviews but solidified the band's enduring presence in the early 2000s alternative rock scene. Notably, the lead single 'Analyse' reached number one on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart, demonstrating their continued relevance despite evolving musical trends.
- Career context
- Released on October 23, 2001, 'Wake Up and Smell the Coffee' was The Cranberries' fifth studio album, coming three years after their commercial peak with 'Bury the Hatchet.' At this point, the band faced lineup changes and a shift in musical direction, aiming to reconnect with their core sound while exploring new lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Corrs· Neil Young· U2· Gemma Hayes· Björk· Bryan Adams· Frank Zappa· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Never Grow Old 2:34
- 2 Analyse Standout 4:11
- 3 Time Is Ticking Out Standout 3:02
- 4 Dying Inside 3:08
- 5 This Is the Day 4:15
- 6 The Concept 3:03
- 7 Wake Up and Smell the Coffee Standout 5:16
- 8 Pretty Eyes 3:45
- 9 I Really Hope 3:45
- 10 Every Morning 2:24
- 11 Do You Know 3:09
- 12 Carry On 2:23
- 13 Chocolate Brown 3:33
- 14 Dreams (live in Paris) 4:35
- 15 Promises (live in Paris) 5:06
- 16 In the Ghetto 2:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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