Dolores O'Riordan

The Profile

Irish singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of The Cranberries, known for the global hits Zombie and Linger. She also pursued a solo career with Are You Listening? (2007) and No Baggage (2009).

Lead singer of The Cranberries; Irish; active 1990–2018; solo albums Are You Listening? (2007) and No Baggage (2009); known for the distinctive vocal style heard on Zombie and Linger.

Four reviews focus on Dolores O'Riordan’s solo albums, praising her unmistakable voice and highlighting family-focused lyrics, pop-rock foundations, and forays into folk/metal textures. Are You Listening? draws both acclaim and criticism for its experiments and Cranberries echoes, while No Baggage is seen as smoother, pop-leaning, and serene. Standout mentions include When We Were Young, Apple of My Eye, Stay With Me, Loser, and the polarizing Black Widow.