mixtape · November 7, 2025
MTV Unplugged (The Cranberries)
Island RecordsSee this day
alternativeindie rock
Recorded in 1995, this live set captures The Cranberries at the height of their powers, stripping back their stadium anthems to reveal the raw emotion and melodic invention at their core.
- The recording session took place atouten Dublin's Ambassador Theatre on 14 October 1995.
- Dolores O'Riordan's vocals were notably affected by laryngitis during the performance, adding a raw, emotional edge to the delivery.
- The album version includes a cover of The Mamas & the Papas' "California Dreamin'" as a hidden track.
The Cranberries were an Irish alternative rock band formed in Limerick in 1989. They achieved worldwide fame in the 1990s with their distinctive blend of jangling guitars and Dolores O'Riordan's unique vocals. This MTV Unplugged performance was recorded in 1995, during the band's peak commercial success following the release of their multi-platinum album 'No Need to Argue.'
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