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Discover the story of the song > Zombie – The Cranberries

Who sang Zombie?

The Cranberries released the song Zombie. Date of release: 14/9/1994.

Release date: 14/9/1994

Duration: 05:06

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What is Zombie about?

🎶 Zombie song analysis

This song is about the endless cycle of violence.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Zombie’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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The Cranberries - Short Biography

- The Cranberries is an Irish rock band formed in 1989 in Limerick, Ireland.
- The original name of the band was the Cranberry Saw Us.
- The band consisted of singer Niall Quinn, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler.
- Dolores O'Riordan replaced Quinn as lead singer in 1990 and the band changed its name to the Cranberries.
- The band's sound incorporates elements of alternative rock, indie rock, jangle pop, folk rock, post-punk and pop rock.

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- Zombie is a song by the Irish band The Cranberries.
- The song is about the Irish conflict, also known as "The Troubles".
- The song refers to the 1916 Easter Rising.
- The song contains unusual guitar riffs for the band.
- Zombie was number 1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart for 6 weeks.
- Zombie dominated the ARIA chart for 8 weeks.
- The song was named number 1 by Triple J listeners in the 1994 Triple J Hottest 100.
- In 1995, Zombie won the MTV Europe Music Award for "Best Song".

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