The Cranberries Celebrate 30 Years since “Everybody Else is Doing it, So Why Can’t We?”
This month on March 1, 2023, marked 30 years since The Cranberries released their debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?. To celebrate, Island/UMe is re-releasing the album in Dobly ATMOS Music. “The Atmos remixes are a whole different listening experience for us,” says drummer Fergal Lawler. “It feels more like being onstage at a concert, being surrounded by the band. There are certain intricate parts that subtly pop out every now and then, causing you to feel more immersed in the songs.” Listen to Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? in Dolby Atmos Music HERE.
NO. I remember asking for this CD for Christmas and then being so excited to rip off the cellophane wrapping and listen to it from start to finish. This was back when listening to music WAS an activity in itself, not just a background activity but rather sitting right in front of the speaker and hanging on every word as you read through the CD booklet lyrics. I cannot believe this is 30 years old. Seems insane. BUT HERE WE ARE.
Lawler recalls, “It’s hard to believe that it’s thirty years later. It seems like it wasn’t so long ago because we all have vivid memories of that wonderful time. We went through a few false starts before we finally got to begin recording with [producer] Stephen Street in a cozy little studio, Windmill Lane 2, just off Stephen’s Green in Dublin. We knew Steve was going to do a great job of capturing ‘The Cranberries sound’.”
Originally released on March 1, 1993, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? hit the No. 1 spot in both the UK and Ireland and has sold more than six million copies worldwide. Spawning two Top Ten singles – the debut lead single “Dreams” and its mainstream breakthrough follow-up “Linger” which cemented the band’s position within the rock world, the album highlighted the unique vocal stylings of Dolores O’Riordan (whose untimely passing in 2018 rocked the music industry). Combining Gaelic, Catholic, and indie vocal influences, O’Riordan coupled her relatable lyrics that captured the frustrations of late adolescence, giving these songs universal appeal. In the 30 years since its release, this carefully crafted debut has stood the test of time as a landmark album.
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