The Cranberries on their final album and life after Dolores O'Riordan

Noel Hogan and Fergal Lawler of the Cranberries open up about the band's final album, In the End, which was made using the late Dolores O'Riordan's unfinished demo tapes.
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[@ramonemaiden]

Love how respectful and understanding the interviewer is!

[@getn_shot2282]

Not something you see much nowadays

[@victorgarza6084]

Hello everyone. Please hear me out. I always loved the music from the Cranberries, and truly adored Dolores. She was a gift from GOD. I feel as if I knew her. Sweet soul. I never got around to see them play live. I got busy with life.. work, children. I regret not going to see them. I always thought I will go see them in the future. Now, she is gone forever. If there is something you want to do in life, do not wait, pursue your dreams now. Tomorrow is not promised. If there is a place you want to visit, or someone to meet, follow your dreams. GOD Bless you all!!!

[@stevenbarlow4172]

Amen brother. Well said.

[@tobyeckersall5190]

Im guessing your American?

[@ciaran6309]

What has that got to do with anything. Its a good attitude to have

[@zzquakercooler1171]

@@tobyeckersall5190 Yes and No about that 😎 and you Irish ☘️?

[@melorgomolox6828]

thank you sweet heart

[@scottmeehan2422]

Fergal is such a under rated drummer.

[@QuinnHarleyQuinn]

My absolute favorite!! I sorely missed his presence on her solo albums!

[@eversostupid]

Wonderful work. Hearing Dolores's voice brings tears to my eyes.

[@stevenpeltier4286]

She was truly a gift from God an amazing talented and loving human being.

[@ROOKTABULA]

Incorrect. If there actually was a God? She'd still be here.

[@beboploo]

a gift from her mother my i say

[@beboploo]

@@ROOKTABULA never see the guy

[@budahbaba7856]

Yes, the fact that she could be a person of faith, an old fashioned country girl, a fierce mother, and a rock star too was incredible. I couldn't do that. I couldn't juggle half of that, even given the opportunity. Dolores O'riordan was an amazing being, and as you said, a gift from God! She was like that whisper in my conscience from the Divine during a period in my life when i felt very godless! Thank you Dolores! :)

[@ahmedkamel2907]

I've always loved Dolores's voice and kinda love every song for the Cranberries, but I don't know why I loved her more when heard the terrible news about her passing.. as if passing makes you love a person more and deeper.. especially for the fact that she was a normal down to earth kind of human being.. I always felt that deep down she's a humble person.. I'm still shocked and in a state of not believing and very sad that she's not with us any longer and we won't here new songs from her. May God bless you where you are now dear Dolores.

[@Eftelicious27]

The Cranberries is the best rockband ever... ❤️ And Dolores was so talentend, she had the most beautiful voice. ❤️☘️

[@AmmoDude]

It seems the boys and Delores were a perfect fit. I never paid much attention to the band in the past, of course I heard and enjoyed their hits as most of the world has. I have recently "discovered" the band and honestly, can't get enough of their music, it is timeless. Thanks Cranberries for sharing your music with us mere mortals......RIP Delores, you are sorely missed. Carry on boys. Cheers to ya!

[@jsimanjuntak2273]

Im from Indonesia. RIP Mrs Dolores. Wonderful sing. Hearing Dolores's voice brings tears to my eyes. See you again in Heaven 😢❤

[@yusrikhailudin4484]

There's no other band that are nearly as angelic n rocking as the Cranberries. Enough said.

[@tinastanley4444]

Word!!!🍀🍀🍀

[@petr3788]

You probably haven't heard Cocteau Twins or a myriad of other bands greater than The Cranberries =)

[@faithmapstone9982]

Saw the Cranberries, twice & met Dolores.She's resting with the Angels & every rose 🌹 on Earth has her name on it! Wonderful group & wonderful live! ❤

[@RayOvacRadio]

They did the right thing for Dolores, great job guy's !!

[@carrotap3001]

In the End is a dream 💕

[@12inch_monster]

absolutely love all over now. haven't listened to them since the 3rd album. delores's angelic vocals totally encapsulate the iconic 90s cranberries sound.

[@anthonynilsson492]

I agree she is now an WHITE ANGEL DOLORES rest in PEACE 😭💜💔💔💔💔💙💚❤🧡💛

[@mightyquinn38]

I love the cranberries. They are my favourite band right now.

[@Llucmajorer1]

My father passed away one year ago. The Cranberries helped me a lot, I love their music since I discovered Just my imaginatination when I was only 9 years old in 2000. Guys, you must be so proud of your work, you have helped many people in difficult times. And of course you have also made many people happy at concerts, I would have liked to go to a concert, but unfortunatelly I never could. I'm sure Dolores is very proud in heaven. Grettings from Spain ;') (sorry for my english)

[@texasironforge.4913]

All I know is that they knocked it out of the ballpark with this album and that one right there is one of my favorite songs she truly had an amazing voice. Much peace from above to all her family and to all her bandmates

[@budahbaba7856]

Noel and Fergal doing this show helps me sort through this a lot. As much as i loved the Cranberries in the 90's, i had lost track of them, and didn't learn of Dolores passing until recently. Since we were the same age, in a way i lived vicariously through her. Every triumph or tragedy some how felt close to home. Losing her is losing a part that i thought would always be there. I guess it is like this: i have lost so much family over the last five years, that the news that Dolores is gone too, just makes my world that much smaller. Now i am the one who needs help!

[@joehatting2982]

I don't think Delores could ever imagine how true these lads have been to her. Wow... this should be an example for the meaning of what true friends are. My dearest respect to both of you. I have no words to express my heart to night. I really hope that u guys are bless for the rest of your life's. I would also want to thank you for letting me in to your life's for the pass 28 years.you have no idea how you have been part of my life. After 28 years u still inspire me in ways I could never express in words or ant sort of kindness. Be safe be blessed 🙌

[@-blythe2986]

I'm so happy they are happy with the album; it will be a great stamp on their legacy. I cannot wait to listen 💚💚

[@garysutherlandpoole8641]

Brilliant interview with the guys . Can see they want this album out in respect for Delores . Hard to believe she gone like they said she was in a good place leaving her troubles behind. Breaks my heart to listen to Delores voice . But music amazing can’t stop listening to her and the cranberries 😢

[@jdunn101ify]

At least spell her name correctly

[@lovethyself744]

Marvellous and delicious interview. I love listening to musicians as they get older. I wish the best to all the members and may she rest peacefully. They touched our souls

[@ChrisR_68]

Awww bless them, it must of been hard for them emotion wise. Bit it's brilliant !! She sounds fantastic and the lads with the music is also brilliant, it's so fresh and new in a good way, I've loved The Cranberries since I heard Ode To My Family which blew me away because I'd never heard any female singers sound like Dolores. So I went out and bought E.I.D.I.S.W.C.W and No Need To Argue and listened and listened over and over and I've got all albums now plus a couple of Dolores solo work, which I'm have to catch up on. She was remarkable you all are, I really liked her solo work but I love all of you guys best ya know. I loved Roses and I really liked the re-worked acoustic song's, I saw people writing saying they wanted new stuff buts it's re-working old tracks that type of thing and it's okay it's how they feel. I actually love a band coming back and re-doing past work, it's not going to be a carbon copy of how you sounded back then but I like that. In The end is just brilliant, I think it's what she would of wanted and you say was excited to be doing a new Cranberries album, it's a very emotional listen, like you lads felt, but she is on fire as are yourselves, I can hear the passion in her voice and when At the End came on I really filled up !! I got the limited edition picture vinyl as I love pic discs. I know many, many fans will think same as me, but I'm going to miss her beautiful voice and your music to go with her. I hope you guys carry on with your music, once you feel ready to do so. R.I.P BEAUTIFUL GIRL DOLORES, YOUR MUSIC IS INDENTED INTO MY HEART & SOUL xx

[@reaganj.145]

Zombie is my favorite song! I have been through the mental state of a divorce too! Wow ! Love the Cranberries even more!

[@McLoven-vm1ck]

I was saddened to hear about Dolores's passing. I enjoyed her distinct vocals, owning her solo stuff as well as the Cranberries Albums. I've been a long time fan with Dolores and the Cranberries in regular rotation in my Ipod's playlists. I hope her friends and family are well after having to come to terms with the sudden loss.

[@justingurley836]

Did you enjoy the album she did with DARK as well? I’ve only just found it and actually enjoyed it my first time through. Can’t wait to listen to it even more.

[@McLoven-vm1ck]

@@justingurley836 Don't think I'm familiar, Ill have to look it up.

[@alexanderhell6553]

Gentlemen many thanks for sharing this! What an incredible performer, lyricist and front personality Dolores was. Nothing will bring her back but she’ll live on through her music and every time I blast out your albums over and over Cheers

[@alfonsoaleman73]

I agree “lost” is intense. I gets me every time.

[@harry.mfowlie9368]

Total respect guys,,,,,, you will be doing her proud,, giving these songs respect letting them out,,,,,,,,,,,, and it's good talk,,,,,, full respect,,,,,, total great work,,,,,,,,, RIP Dolores

[@lavoniajohallharris3313]

Prayers guys 🤗

[@iAvernus]

One of the best bands of the 90's, and one of the greatest bands ever. Up to this day, I listen to their music. I haven't felt this bad about a musician dying since Kurt Cobain... I still listen to Cranberries and feel sad. My ex and I song was "Linger"... now I'm doubly sad when I hear it...

[@clairehamilton485]

I know what you mean..Kurt Cobain was the first musician who really spoke to me and then I discovered Dolores..it is very painful 😰

[@gogi682]

@@clairehamilton485 She was my favourite female singer, very sad she's gone, loved that last album

[@lifelong5425]

Too sad...RIP Delores

[@graphsas]

Thanks for this interview Q and thank you very much, Cranberries, for your songs! I saw you in one gig in Barcelona and I'll never forget Dolores and your awesome songs!!

[@The_Republic_of_Ireland]

Rest in Peace Delores

[@franksinbeans1755]

This was such a great interview.

[@marrz8244]

Great interview............I wanted more😏

[@festival109]

Brilliant album. Probably their best. He’s right about Lost. All the songs are heart-wrenchingly gorgeous. ❤️

[@patrickjbarry3692]

Excellent interview...

[@pierreladeuil2220]

I Love Ind The End Thank you The Cranberries RIP Dolores

[@kevincrosier2966]

Cheers to the lads,as Dolores would say. Great job on finishing the album! A proper cranberries album!

[@spm36]

2 great chaps too it appears RIP Delores x

[@williamkelly2463]

Its all over now has strange lyrics that i cant really ever get passed tbh ... rip ❤❤🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@michaelhaney3388]

She was. She has a sound like Andrea corr of the corrs. Another irish beauty.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

No. Delores was much more Celtic

[@jorgenadernazur4770]

True artists !!

[@hilmir]

so glad to know at least that she had a lot of good and positivity in her future, even though she was dealing with dark stuff. what it was was really an unfortunate accident. i still cant believe it.

[@hammurhead1]

Such a Terrible Tragedy. Dolores Was an Exceptional Singer with a Angelic Voice! Her Phrasing was Only Matched by Her Physical Beauty... RIP Sweet Spirit

[@dijondavies5256]

Good guys

[@PieterBasArt]

any news on this official documentary they speak of? Did that came out or is it still in the making?

[@johnsinnott2076]

Thank you gi s can’t wate Dolores is so happy you are going finish it god bless ⚓️ caption jack Belfast ☘️🌹☘️

[@jeffmalloy8200]

I wonder if they've ever heard the unreleased song Why Did You Have To Go by the young Norwegian singer/songwriter Aurora. She wrote it for a friend of hers who tragically died in a car crash and then performed it at her funeral. There are times when I hear a little Dolores in Aurora's voice/phrasing/lyrics in some of her songs. I think they would have been kindred spirits in some ways if they'd ever met.

[@moonwalls2000]

Sad, too early, you are missed

[@marcelorodriguez2978]

Good boys

[@carlosicasuriaga797]

Podrian tener traduccion en español me gusta el grupo su historia no hsblo ingles gracias.

[@professionalboycottservice7872]

Learn English. Everyone knows English is widely spoken around the world than Spanish.

[@ArchieDuke.]

Dolores was a great artist but let’s not forget the importance of the rest of the band

[@Tonetwisters]

Hurts us all ...

[@artemiofelicisimosalvador]

Make ' In The End' happen . . . .

[@ilpalazzo3]

I wonder if they could maybe carry on like 10.000 Maniacs did. They could never be what they were, but they could stay together

[@donhanlon7121]

Who died in 10,0000 Maniacs, was it the girl with black hair?

[@ronniec68]

[@frankielong3288]

It's not my imagination or it's just my imagination but do you have to let it linger when you are gone ode to you Dolores.

[@sempercompellis]

wait...there's other members of the cranberries?

[@AttnDefDis_]

I'm so glad they're releasing this album, but every interview I've seen is the same. They solely focus on Dolores. If I was in the band, I would find that very tiresome.

[@drummer78]

@2 Spirit Metis So tell me, what Stones song did Charlie sing?

[@danacoleman4007]

@@drummer78 I think it was called deeezz nutzz

[@thecatgyp6850]

Such a shame, just a sad sad shame.

[@georgemeller7173]

dolores never actually lived in the uk or us jus marginally outside, i understand why.

[@dwightash4604]

Don't do drugs.

[@supergolfdude]

Very talented lady who made awful choices. #drugs

[@cody7657]

I’m sorry the host comes off a bit cold in his approach and speaking of Dolores.

[@justingurley836]

I disagree. He says that he’s trying to be as respectful as possible , and he’s asking the questions that the fans of the band would eventually want to know. Maybe you don’t want to know, but many do.

[@nn-oe3vh]

Sacrificed D so they can leave the illuminati

[@dartarkana4279]

Please get a new singer and move on Rest in peace my beloved Delores

[@Nattens767]

Insensitive much? There's been and are many bands whereby the original vocalist had/has been replaced whether they passed on or are still alive. This band isn't one of those obviously, and the band made a concrete decision that this is their swan song. It simply wouldn't be The Cranberries if they were to carry on without her as the singer. That would be like if the surviving members of The Doors had carried on without Jim - which they tried at one time which was met with vehement disgust and opposition from fans.

[@jasonwillett2126]

They could NEVER get a new vocalist and be the Cranberries... Absolutely not. They wouldn't even try it. The Cranberries are done and when out on a high note with this album.

[@thesecheesespleasejesus4238]

With a different voice out front they’d be ‘The Raspberries’

[@Rikki-lh2mw]

@@thesecheesespleasejesus4238 well said mate!

[@drummer78]

In the American Idol age, that’s how everyone views singers...replaceable. Sorry, singers like Delores aren’t replaceable.

[@DavidJones-xr6op]

I can hardly keep listening to this so sad about Delores know their pain ! Well not really how they feel you never will , but loved the cranberries x

[@Emptynestballerina1]

Bad woves

[@DoctorMeatDic]

Her house in Dingle was named "Dingleberries"

[@bitley]