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Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?

by The Cranberries

Released: March 01, 1993

Alternative rock, indie pop, Irish folk, jangle pop, post-punk, dream pop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

The lyrics touch on themes of love, loss, and personal introspection. "Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?" is the debut studio album by Irish alternative rock band The Cranberries, released in 1993. The album marked the beginning of The Cranberries' successful career and played a significant role in the 1990s alternative rock scene.

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The album features a mix of jangle pop…

The album features a mix of jangle pop, folk-rock, and alternative rock, with Dolores O'Riordan's distinctive vocals serving as a focal point.

The Cranberries' sound, characterized by O'Riordan's vocals and…

The Cranberries' sound, characterized by O'Riordan's vocals and the band's guitar-driven arrangements, set them apart in the alternative rock landscape.

It remains a landmark debut that introduced the…

It remains a landmark debut that introduced the world to The Cranberries' unique sound and established them as a force in the alternative music scene.

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Reception

The standout track, "Linger," became a hit and contributed to the album's commercial success. "Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?" received positive reviews for its melodic sensibilities, O'Riordan's emotive singing, and the band's ability to blend rock with elements of Celtic music.

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Legacy

The album's success paved the way for The Cranberries to become one of the prominent bands of the 1990s.

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The Complete Album Story

"Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?" is the debut studio album by Irish alternative rock band The Cranberries, released in 1993. The album marked the beginning of The Cranberries' successful career and played a significant role in the 1990s alternative rock scene.

The album features a mix of jangle pop, folk-rock, and alternative rock, with Dolores O'Riordan's distinctive vocals serving as a focal point. The lyrics touch on themes of love, loss, and personal introspection. The standout track, "Linger," became a hit and contributed to the album's commercial success.

"Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?" received positive reviews for its melodic sensibilities, O'Riordan's emotive singing, and the band's ability to blend rock with elements of Celtic music. The Cranberries' sound, characterized by O'Riordan's vocals and the band's guitar-driven arrangements, set them apart in the alternative rock landscape.

The album's success paved the way for The Cranberries to become one of the prominent bands of the 1990s. It remains a landmark debut that introduced the world to The Cranberries' unique sound and established them as a force in the alternative music scene.