ANGELIC VOICE! 🎵 The Cranberries Linger Reaction

Thanks for checking out reaction to The Cranberries. We wanted to hear more from them, and Linger seemed to be a popular request in the comments so we checked it out. Let us know your thoughts on this song.
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[@vinniedixon1140]

Dolores had an unbeleivable voice. The world was robbed when she passed. R.I.P. Dolores

[@bothellkenmore]

I was devastated when I heard she passed, sobbing, straight to grief. Meanwhile as a Seattle grunge guy I hadn't processed Chris Cornell passing. I think I felt betrayed by him or whatever but I didn't properly grieve him until after Delores was gone and their passing's were almost a year apart. Grief is weird that way.

[@vinniedixon1140]

@@bothellkenmore It certainly is & I still grieve for Eddie Van Halen

[@RBEO22]

"Had"? That's still her singing.

[@vinniedixon1140]

@@RBEO22 Yes, had as in past tense as Dolores no longer of this earth & won't hear her sing any more on new material will we

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

@@RBEO22 Duh 🙄 Some people are dumb as….😏

[@robjay3850]

This was 1st CD i bought from a white artist when I was a 13 year old N.Y. hiphop head in 1993. I just fell in love with her unique voice. 90's rule.

[@Neal_YouTube]

LOL dude that's awesome

[@kunsamasan]

90s had alot of the best music.

[@andrewdeuerling372]

90s , huge variety of great music

[@Jaysun1]

The 90's was amazing because it was a time when Hip Hop and Rock became equally mainstream. One day I would be listening to Wu Tang and the next day I was listening to Pantera. Both genres had so many great artists.

[@kunsamasan]

@@Jaysun1 Pop was also something completely different to what it is today. Today all mainstream sounds just about the same. You could listen to most 90s music from any genre and find something you like.

[@sallysharp3845]

It's her Irish accent that makes her sound unique and beautiful. RIP Delores.

[@duhusker4383]

Her Limerick accent, not just any Irish accent.

[@cahillgreg]

@@duhusker4383 Any Irish accent will do the job - apart from Cavan and Cork.

[@coffee8814]

@@cahillgreg I would take caven or cork over somewhere south of the middle east.

[@Dayandcounting]

She rolls the r's when she sings and they are doubling her voice just a bit offset to thicken up the sound. That old school stuff, live the just add a delay.

[@WykkedMofo]

I laughed so hard, when Brad was like: "Whose voice can compare to hers?" Lex mentions Ariana Grande and IMMEDIATELY, Brad was like: "No!" :)

[@raymo6795]

..I'm with Brad.

[@bonsai67]

Ariana's voice is nice but cannot be compared to the unique voice of Dolores.

[@raymo6795]

@@bonsai67 I don’t really know one of her songs. I think I saw her in “ Hairspray “.She was all right. ….but they don’t sound at all alike.

[@stanreaper3080]

Cocteau Twins maybe?

[@scottfrench4139]

Elizabeth Fraser, to some extent. Although Fraser has a greater octave span.

[@gavynchapman1808]

Love how much Brad loves her voice, don’t see him put artists up on a pedestal like the way he did the first time he heard Delores sing.

[@ratpack023]

Well, they've finally discovered a great artist... instead of all the hipster stuff that is often recommended to them. The Cranberries deserve a few reactions.

[@lisajohnson521]

And rightfully so. She was an angel on earth.

[@dennisellis3605]

If there's any voice to put on a pedestal, Delores is way up there

[@gavynchapman1808]

@@ratpack023 Depends on what you consider hipster I guess lol.

[@PigsHalo]

Imagine if it was the official video and he could see her beautiful self singing. Was then, and is now... A true angel.

[@stuartleerichardjohnson8189]

Dreams by them is otherworldly.

[@BradAndLex]

Can't wait to hear it!!

[@davisclerk6731]

@@BradAndLex Try it live. For a euro pop band they are really good musicians.

[@adammeredith7194]

Agreed dreams is amazing.

[@RebelRobot01]

@@BradAndLex I recommend this version of it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGGTna18r8d_Z9k

[@brandondriskill8809]

@@BradAndLex Do it! My favorite cranberries song! I know Lex likes remasters! Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5LQZqiBa8pgmLM

[@DuckdaringZ]

She has one of the most beautiful, unique voices ever. RIP Dolores.

[@raisa_cherry33]

Absolutely agree ❤

[@jesse7603]

Brad gets it. Her voice was so soothing and relaxing. She will be missed.

[@unclej7842]

As if apologizing for taking him to task for humiliating her and abusing her trust in him. In pain because of someone else and unable to leave him because of her love.

[@lordweldatron.9955]

A beautiful voice from a beautiful woman, R.I.P. Delores.

[@JPjaybird]

Her songs “Ode to my family” or “when your gone” are amazing.

[@pleutron]

When You're Gone is one of my all time favorite Cranberries songs.

[@SiliconHaloMedia]

The Icicle Melts.

[@uwmxer]

Agree with above and will add Ridiculous Thoughts to the list.

[@viktorgonzalez5701]

yes do Ode To My Family by Cranberries

[@antoniomaraspin]

"Promises"

[@dissimilar5]

"Easy on the ears" Yeah, that's Irish. But also Delores had an incredible voice. RIP.

[@brushstroke3733]

Her voice is like morning dew on a rose petal glistening in the sun.

[@darthoblivion2615]

Nice. I always say her voice is like warm liquid honey for the ears.

[@jblaze66]

“Ode to my family” is a great display of her angelic voice

[@michaelakkerman407]

BOOGNISH...Mr. won't you please help my pony...?

[@BradAndLex]

Oooh noted!! 📝

[@steelyspielbergo]

@@BradAndLex a big yes to "Ode to my family"

[@billycooke6208]

that one makes me watery-eyed, i won't lie.lol. big fan since the 90's:D

[@jwreagan]

I would play this back-to-back with Fade Into You by Mazzy Star almost everyday of my teens...

[@eddieward341]

Fade into you is another beautiful song! And beautiful voice!!

[@MustLoveDogsSA]

Me too! I’m a 90’s Emo girl. ❤️

[@MustLoveDogsSA]

I was around 14 when it came out, I merely used emo to describe the thread of angsty music I loved during that period. The 90’s had a strong thread of emotional, angsty kind of music, which I adored. That is what I’m referring to.

[@mikethemotormouth]

also on that playlist: Possession by Sarah Maclachlan, Wild Horses by The Sundays, Criminal by Fiona Apple, & Six Underground by Sneaker Pimps

[@annpilgrim7685]

Yessss. Beautiful song 💜

[@derrickbyrne2847]

One of the nicest reaction videos I have ever seen. Great job Brad and Lex. As an Irish man in my 40s I still get goose bumps listening to Dolores and the Cranberries. Reminds me of trying to get a dance and kiss off the love of my life who is now my wife. Thanks guys.

[@user-jq7di9pz8m]

I love when you can hear a person's accent in their singing voice, Dolores had a stunning voice

[@kkoo3247]

Very true. Mick Jagger sounds American..Dolores sounded Irish

[@user-jq7di9pz8m]

@@kkoo3247 I wouldnt say Mick Jagger sounds American

[@rg2250e]

remember Rock is an umbrella there are hundreds of variations of it. it can be Rock without sounding like stereo typical Rock . great reactions love to ya both .

[@ratpack023]

and, sadly, Lex compared her to Ariana Grande (ugh) and then said it was 1920s-1950s music (ugh again).

[@tristantknight]

Ari's voice is great but not quite as soft as Delores' voice. I don't believe there's another voice comparable to hers.

[@raymo6795]

@@ratpack023 Lex is young. I can giver her some latitude. Usually her instincts are pretty good...and she is delightful

[@ca8944]

@@tristantknight Sinead, Amy Winehouse

[@cashkitty3472]

This was indie Brit pop though

[@lizs.5046]

This was playing on the radio in my hospital room when I had my daughter… a moment I’ll always remember ❤️❤️

[@dixienormous6969]

That is soooooo beautiful

[@itachitsukuyomidcuo9853]

Yo as an Irish person this was SO WHOLESOME to watch!!! Been loving you guys reactions for ages but the two cranberries ones have been so sweet to watch *hugs from Ireland*

[@MS-sk5si]

🇺🇸 🇮🇪

[@johnstjohn6658]

I was scared of Ireland as a child. The Troubles were all over the national news here and everything seemed so horrific.

[@itachitsukuyomidcuo9853]

@@johnstjohn6658 Yeah it got extremely dark here for awhile. Once random civilians become targets, it's hard to feel safe.

[@kateealer7]

It's about a young military man she briefly fell in (young) love with as a teenager at a teen club or something. When The Cranberries auditioned for each other (the boys had some instrumentals laid down), Dolores came back later with a strings compilation and lyrics about her first heart break. Such an iconic, beautiful song.

[@ferrumaeternum7681]

When you’re gone, dreams and Ode to my family are great songs… along their more popular songs anyway.

[@AJ-gn4ki]

Definitely!

[@LuckykidA]

Ode to my Family is SO GOOD!

[@tragicdeyz2641]

I always have waves of sadness whenever I hear her sing. How beautifully she sang and then how she left.

[@corneliuscrewe677]

Her death hit me like a ton of bricks, and I am not the type to get overly emotional about celebrity deaths. Her music helped get me through the worst period of life after my mother’s death, and I still haven’t reconciled the fact she herself passed about the same age as my mother and left children that were near my age when I lost mine.

[@13terapyn]

Their album "No Need To Argue" is an entire playlist. So, so so great!

[@naeshort7909]

No need to argue is an exquisite song.

[@pleutron]

damn straight it is. I said it before on the Zombie reaction... No Need To Argue was the first CD I ever bought back in the 90's. Many albums from various artist you FF or Skip to songs you prefer or just like. But No Need To Argue... Press Play and enjoy. It's not even a Greatest Hits album, but it should be.

[@Blackbirds_z]

Indeed. "Disappointment" is my favorite song from this amazing album.

[@jimmyboy131]

She had such a wonderful unique voice. R.I.P. Delores O'Riordan (1971-2018)

[@lttfan9185]

almost 30 years later her voice still gives me goosebumps. Fun to see someone else experience that frisson only a truly great vocalist can give.

[@h3m1cuda]

Absolutely beautiful voice.

[@dankomm970]

I'm with Brad ,the way her accent doesn't disappear when she sings ,the "R's" just melt me too

[@wen-nz3sk]

"Dreams" and "Ode to My Family" are great. Dolores was a gift to us, her crafty lyrics and distinctive yodel were perfection...missing her. RIP Dolores. ❤😪

[@zipamiki]

Yes ,yes i have 15y at that point live in Belgrade and it was so good period off life🖖❤️🇮🇪🇷🇸🎸🎶🥁💯

[@tazzmachazz1355]

I'm more Empty and Ridiculous Thoughts

[@steverunnalls97]

Yes the voice of an Angel, but don’t forget the incredible songwriting and band.

[@shinesprite4214]

I've probably heard this song a million times and it is so sweet seeing your reactions as first-timers! Dolores *did* have an angelic voice & it is missed.

[@epstiensbedsheetnecktie9212]

Jewel is another artist with a beautiful sound from about that same time frame. And Allison Krause has the most incredible voice ever.

[@LargeFry1]

Amanda Marshal as well IMO. Soulful

[@rogerbraswelljr.923]

Such a beautiful person. It's so tragic how she died

[@edh3709]

Rock is not just heavy metal. It encompasses so much more. Her voice was angelic and she's missed dearly.

[@jonmohney6975]

Dreams is her best vocal performance. And watching her do it live is special.

[@jamiehutchinson3944]

I'm pretty sure what you're hearing Brad is what's known as the Irish lilt, where there accent lifts softly. Try Sinead O'connor 'Nothing compares to you'. Another great Irish voice.

[@tristantknight]

I second this motion!

[@Neal_YouTube]

Yep, that's definitely what he is hearing.

[@EOD06]

It’s a mix between a yodel and keening. Keening is like a lament for the dead or singing with that grief in your voice. Very popular with Irish singers years ago

[@raymo6795]

"The Corrs" are another Irish act.

[@isaackovitz4791]

RIP Dolores - you will always be remembered as one of the greatest!

[@edwardpate6128]

RIP Delores, the world needs you now more than ever!

[@brownsey1]

Ah excellent! Thought we'd get a couple more of Dolores but not straight away. Your work ethic is fire it must be said 👍 Dreams is another excellent tune by The Cranberries. Sinead O'Connor's version of Nothing Compares To You also a good one.

[@annpilgrim7685]

Ahhhh Dreams ~ love that song 💜. RIP Dolores 🙏🏼

[@mikeclements252]

Yesssssssss.

[@brownsey1]

@@annpilgrim7685 One of those deaths that really did hit!

[@annpilgrim7685]

@@brownsey1 absolutely 😔

[@raymo6795]

...Men love Irish women... ever been to Staten Island?

[@WhiskasHH]

"Ode to family" is great as well :-)

[@louiseknight7164]

The entire album ‘no need to argue’ is a must for you! No skips. It’s a banger of an album that I still can’t get enough of.

[@ca8944]

I always thought there were two girls in this band lol. She has such a great distinct voice like Sinead’s. I believe both are Irish ☘️ 🇮🇪

[@tonyplove]

I second "Dreams" and "Ode to my Family" as next choices.

[@gavynchapman1808]

This song is so soothing yet gets me in my feels for some reason. Just nostalgic memories are brought up I guess. Love your guys videos

[@jhamilton1007]

Same here. It brings me back to High School in the 90's.

[@pleutron]

I'm glad you guys are enjoying The Cranberries. So many good songs and different styles. They are their own style :) Dolores was a special woman with a special voice. Thank you guys for bring her and The Cranberries to new listeners.

[@keimahane]

This was the first song she did with them. They knew she was the one when they heard her sing this. I miss her tbh, RIP. I totally loved the comparison to Pearl Jam Black. Dude is like arggh, she is like wrapped aroud your finger... Love it.

[@spjunkies]

Hopefully you guys listen to "Dreams". Her voice is truly amazing in that one.

[@markkauder1288]

Yes Her singing harmony with herself!!!!!!

[@declanshanahan3888]

There are sometimes when you shouldn’t stop the song, this is one of them. Voice of an Angel, RIP Dolores

[@walkalittle]

Dolores could sing the label from a bag of frozen vegetables and I would buy it and stream it for 23 days straight. RIP to a legend.

[@sygazon2318]

😂

[@impek667]

When I was young like 7 years old or something, I didn't speak english... So all these nostalgic songs from back then, I never knew their meaning. I just loved the way it sounded and the way it made me feel!!! This one could easily be on a reel of my memories as a child (even though I know now it is a breakup song or something like that xD)

[@i.r.drummer]

The 90s was such a great decade for music. Y’all should do a run of 90s rock bands.

[@Hoopers_s]

The 90s as a youth and teenager was amazing.

[@ratpack023]

It was a great decade for music. Not as good as the 80's, but still great.

[@raymo6795]

@@ratpack023 I am guessing you are a gen X er?...I am too. Not sure if I prefer the 80s over 90s...hmmm, I will think on that

[@markmurphy558]

If you think that the 90s were the best, you obviously missed the 60s/70s/80s.

[@Hoopers_s]

@@markmurphy558 I did. I was born in 83

[@jusaisrae7314]

You two are killin it. I can see you really like her voice. Add “Ode to my family” by the Cranberries. I love her voice, her acccent. It’s one of my favorites. Keep doing you. You guys are awesome.

[@MrDstocum]

Brad I can’t blame you. She had a hauntingly beautiful voice!

[@btnhstillfire]

She was an absolute legend. One of the best ppl to ever walk this Earth.

[@Sober2003]

Dang I haven't heard that in a while! She was so beautiful. Gone to soon. 🍀 try ode to my family! 💚

[@buddygreen7053]

Dolores was the real deal! Ultra talented and that kind of haunting voice that you couldn’t help fall in love with! RIP she’s entertaining in heaven right now and the angels weep from her voice! ☘️ ❤️

[@EllakGr]

Nice to see you moved and appreciating Dolores O'Riordan's voice. I was heartbroken when she died and for me this song took on a whole new meaning. Interesting comparison with Sinatra too.

[@donnacoester7806]

I would consider The Cranberries rockish. In the 90's there was a time where this alternative/ soft rock bands that took over. R.I.P Dolores O'Riordan.

[@metallica77jg]

You guys need to listen to "Ode to my family " . She was amazing.

[@DizJakeOG]

Love The Cranberries!

[@brendaotoole4012]

Dreams!!! One of the best ever songs to turn up loud in the car!!!!

[@batsinthebelfry907]

I still have this album on cassette I got it when it first came out lol. I also got to touch her hand 5 times when they played April 12, 1995, in San Antonio, TX. R.I.P beautiful lady.

[@DizJakeOG]

R.I.P. Delores

[@stephaniewashburn7700]

You have the sweetest reaction Brad! She was amazing! I totally get Lex’s vibe (which always brings me total joy 🤘) but I feel like we found your voice! Love it! Love you guys 🖤

[@wilerness]

It's one of my favorite songs of all time, loving your take on it, RIP Dolores

[@danebeisheim9793]

Someone has probably mentioned it here before, but their song Dreams is (in my opinion) a high water mark for their storied career. It is a really beautiful composition that highlights Delores' vocals beautifully.

[@cathalking5391]

Brad, you would love “When your gone”. Her voice is amazing in it and it’s relatable to her untimely death even though it’s not about that. She broke many an Irish heart when she died and all around the world. She also sang with Pavarotti live in Italy which might interest you. Keep up the great reactions.

[@neillenet291]

I couldn't agree with you more Brad, Delores has such a captivating quality in her voice.

[@brainscott8198]

She's got the Irish sense of melancholy deep inside her, and pours her broken heart out for everyone to share.

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

Dolores's voice was the definition of melancholy -- in the best sense of that word. This song will always be very touching to me.

[@robertyoung2728]

Salvation by the Cranberries is more Punk Rock with a good message!

[@jonathongeorge3093]

If you like the soothing "whispering" sound of her voice, you should check out "There's No Need To Argue"... very different song, but brilliant & emotional. If you want a showcase of her amazing voice overall though, react to "Dreams" - which is probably The Cranberries' best song.

[@naeshort7909]

I agree with this statement 100%.

[@thelifeandtimes.ofazombiegirl]

This reminds me of autumn in the 90s. First loves and heartbreak. R.I.P. Delores O'Riordan. Such a beautiful soul with an angelic and ethereal voice. U will be missed! Much love! J.

[@SalsaStork]

The Cranberries are always on my chill autumn playlists. Idk, like a rainy day playlist.

[@vodkarage8227]

If you like this sound, I would suggest Mazzy Star: Fade into you. I would also suggest Sneaker Pimps: Six Underground. Also, this is rock. Back then it was called alternative rock.

[@raiderbeau]

Yes Mazzy Star and The Sundays if you’re looking for the best female talent from the 90’s. Of course Bjork is an icon.

[@hollyharvey1986]

Those two are def on my playlist!!!

[@MrWestie1985]

Add Portishead to this list!

[@foxmulder8139]

If there are any bands that I could recommend that have songs like this and angelic voices would be Sixpence None the Richer and The Sundays. Dolores had a voice that captured the soul like very few truly can. R.I.P

[@KarrasSim]

This was one of the best reaction videos of this song I’ve seen. I love watching you both react to a song that has been near to my heart for over 3 years ❤

[@svperstar]

not having heard the song in a hot minute, goosebumps when those strings kick in

[@SilentBob731]

The amount that Brad appreciates Dolores makes me appreciate him even more. Y'all should check out "How" by The Cranberries, it's quite excellent. 👍🤘 Edit : Also "Promises" is a great song, but a bit more Hard Rock.

[@armandtrevy1890]

By the way they're an Irish band. From the first time I heard Dolores' voice I fell in love with it. It really screwed me up when I heard she passed away in 2018. Amazing artist. May she R.I.P.

[@SpaceTed]

Everyone one of my friends had a crush on that voice. Dreams is what did it for me, then I had a crush on the rest of her after that music video. RIP Delores 😥

[@danielnajdek]

Such a great song. Loved the Cranberries back when I was at high school. She has such a gorgeous voice. RIP.

[@LuckykidA]

Dreams is a REALLY GOOD ONE by the Cranberries

[@cerebralfist]

The next song you guys must to react is Ode to my family, the voice of Dolores is extremely beautiful

[@MrBrianstrutton]

i could listen to her sing her grocery list and enjoy it. amazing voice

[@jenn2670]

In middle school a friend gave me a copy of the Cranberries tape. And I was hooked. Love the Cranberries! This band open my mind and heart to other rock artists! 🖤🖤🖤

[@kateealer7]

"The female Frank Sinatra." So true! A voice no one could ever compete with. The voice of a generation.

[@jckdnls9292]

this is the opposite of a metal reaction, where usually lex would talk her head off, now its brads turn lol

[@steverunnalls97]

I love the pure joy on this woman’s face while listening to a great song, reminds of hearing it for the first time. What music is all about…..

[@sourgir-wh6xd]

RIP Dolores... One of their most popular songs is Zombie. It's so beautiful but powerful at the same time. Listen to her sing it first, then, listen to Bad Wolves cover version. They do an excellent job plus the nod they give to Dolores in the video is amazing. I get teary eyed every time I watch it💕🤘

[@jrshelton3398]

Watch her sing it acoustic live at true music. It’s fantastic

[@corvuslight]

When it comes to Irish female vocalists, it is definitely all about the 'R'....

[@CorneliusSchwarzenstein]

I was too young, when Rio Reiser died, so Dolores O'Riordan was the 1st celebrity I literally cried for, when she died.

[@tracyroberson72]

Oh my gosh, I love Dolores! She was amazing! She is missed so much. I loved seeing Brad enjoy her voice this much! She was one of a kind.

[@777OpHiUcHuS]

Try “Animal Instinct “ . My favorite by them. Reminds me of my mother.

[@Libero6]

Brad has fallen in love with Dolores..just like the rest of us. "Dreams" and "When You're Gone" will likely make your playlist too

[@jacqueline4514]

Yay! You jumped right back in; these two are my favorite reactions of your so far, Brad!❤️

[@detroitshook]

I adore you both so much. Thank you for existing ❤️

[@laronf7627]

Rock can have different sounds it can be soft or heavy so I don’t know why people act like it has to be heavy or sound a particular way

[@gsly6081]

Right? If we say rock to a person that doesn't listen to it much, they always think about the heavier side of it.

[@FlaminV]

Cranberries - "Animal Instinct", "Salvation", "Ode to My Family", "Dreams"

[@AprilLaRae]

I remember this song playing on the radio non stop when I lived in England ‘93, still to this day I will hum this tune throughout the day ❤️ ‘I’m such a fool fer you’ rip Delores

[@jtfree348]

Absolutely amazing song! She had a breath taking voice!