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THE REVIEW
Stars is the collection of greatest hits from the famous Limerick band that has reached its latest "feat". Sure, it's not much of a feat because they simply put their singles on the CD in chronological order, but the collection is a true music gem.
It opens with the famous "Dreams", the soundtrack of many American films, and passing through "Zombie", "Salvation", "Animal Instinct", and "Analyze", it retraces the entire history of the group through their hits. The first real drawback in the collection was, for space reasons, a cut to many songs, which, certainly deprived of a few seconds of music, still lose something inevitably. This is the case for "Free to Decide", "Promises", "Ridiculous Thoughts", and "Hollywood" and other tracks to a lesser extent. Track number 18 is the epic and very peculiar "Daffodil Lament", voted by fans to be included in the best-of. Certainly of interest are the two unreleased tracks. One is the single that gives the collection its name, "Stars", a romantic, lively, and energetic piece. The other is a beautiful song, in my opinion, the best the group has made since To The Faithful Departed, written by the singer while she was in New York for a concert dedicated to the victims of September 11th. The title is "New New York" and it describes the Big Apple as a changed city after that disaster. The song is moving, very rock, very strong and powerful, distinctive, with a beautiful electric guitar sound. Absolutely unmissable, I recommend everyone to listen to it.
The collection might be a bit unoriginal because there are almost no rare or lesser-known tracks, but it's certainly an excellent product worth more than its price and perfect for getting to know the band and their development. The unreleased tracks, moreover, demonstrate a newfound inspiration from the group. Awaiting the solo album from the highly appreciated singer, which is about to see the light... I've finished bugging you with Cranberries... though I hope someone found the reviews on the band interesting.
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Stars is a well-curated greatest hits collection from The Cranberries, featuring their major singles in chronological order. Despite some edited song versions, it captures the band's evolution excellently. The inclusion of two unreleased tracks, notably the powerful 'New New York', adds fresh energy. Perfect for both new listeners and longtime fans anticipating the singer's solo work.
The Cranberries
The Cranberries were an Irish rock band formed in Limerick, best known for 1990s alternative/pop-rock classics featuring the distinctive voice of singer Dolores O’Riordan. Their catalog is frequently associated with songs like “Linger” and “Zombie,” and later included reunion-era releases such as 'Roses' and the final album 'In the End' (issued after O’Riordan’s death).24 Reviews
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By KrYsTaL
"Just a barren list of singles which, taken out of their original context, seem unable to evoke the same emotions as before."
"The unreleased tracks are beyond comment: 'Stars' is another bray in the style of 'Pure love.'"
