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Details Lead Performance: The Cranberries

The Irish foursome's sophomore effort is a modest departure from its double-platinum debut. The new set thrives on the same Celtic flourishes and pretty, rambling arrangements. But Noel Hogan's guitar barks louder and frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan often abandons ethereal waifdom for a tougher now-hear-this attitude — especially on ''Zombie,'' a high-wattage rant about Northern Ireland. B

Originally posted Oct 07, 1994 Published in issue #243 Oct 07, 1994 Order article reprints

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