On 15 January 2018, the public were shocked to learn of the passing of Dolores O’Riordan at the untimely age of 46. The Limerick-born singer shot to fame in the 1990s with her Limerick rock quartet, The Cranberries, who sold millions of albums worldwide throughout their career. She was 21 when The Cranberries reached the US Top 10 with their second single, ‘Linger’, establishing them as a headline act both in the US and across Europe. Upon reflection, you’ve probably heard their songs featured on any significant television programme throughout the Nineties. The public were enthralled by O’Riordan and by her passionate and eerie vocal technique. Her startling voice captivated audiences, perfectly complimenting the band’s melodicism that was a major trademark of their sound.

To celebrate the life of the iconic singer, why not revisit their second studio album No Need to Argue that outsold their debut, going seven times platinum in the US. O’Riordan will be remembered as a symbol of pride for both Ireland and the Irish diaspora, mostly associated with perhaps their most famous track from the album, ‘Zombie’. Her ability to convey a faint unsettling sense of anguish in her vocals on this record is a factor that may have been partly drawn from her personal experiences. However, this single proved to be one of the defining songs of the decade, that is perfect for singing along to at the top of your lungs when remembering one of the iconic figures of homegrown music.