Roses
by The Cranberries
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. saalamov
    Jul 5, 2012
    9
    The band's most compelling work since the glorious days of their fame. Sublime record. By the way, I find quiet unfair and unprofessional from metacritic.com not gathering enough reviews for this album as well as not have previous albums in the database.
  2. Iasaalaa
    Feb 29, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers. Valio la pena la espera. Me parece un buen album. Dolores O'Riordan demuestra que sigue siendo una de las mejores voces de los ultimos 20 años y mantiene un nivel alto a lo largo de todo el disco. Especialmente en temas como "Waiting In Walthamstow", "Conduct" o "Schizophrenic Playboy" sale a relucir toda su calidad vocal. La banda se muestra madura, compacta y homogenea, haciendo de "Roses" un grato momento. Mas que recomendable… Collapse
  3. jst68
    Mar 3, 2012
    10
    If you liked the Cranberries in the past you won't be disappointed by this album. It seems that many professional reviewers are somewhat misguided by musicians who can neither sing or play any instrument in their reviews. This album pretty much continues the discography of the Cranberries as if they have never taken a break. One small difference: The album is somewhat more mature, but thisIf you liked the Cranberries in the past you won't be disappointed by this album. It seems that many professional reviewers are somewhat misguided by musicians who can neither sing or play any instrument in their reviews. This album pretty much continues the discography of the Cranberries as if they have never taken a break. One small difference: The album is somewhat more mature, but this is just fine because most fans have matured as well. Riordan voice is still one of the best there is. Not without reason she has been chosen to sing in duet with vocal wonders like Pavarotti in the past.
    If you have never heard or seen the magic of the Cranberries, you should check out their spontaneous studio concert on NPR from the week before. Just amazing! They must be one of the few bands left who sound that great with minimum effort. No voice enhancers or pre-recorded singing here...
    I can't wait to see them live soon. Hope they will add a Bay Area concert to their tour soon!
    Enjoy! :)    … Expand
  4. LetzTalkMoveez
    Oct 22, 2012
    6
    The Cranberries seem to be at a point where I'm beginning to wonder if they have anything else to offer us. Granted, there are four really great tracks on this album, but there are also other tracks that really disappoint. It's an album about desperation for companionship, and all it really left me feeling was a desperate want for these guys to kick it back into what made people fall inThe Cranberries seem to be at a point where I'm beginning to wonder if they have anything else to offer us. Granted, there are four really great tracks on this album, but there are also other tracks that really disappoint. It's an album about desperation for companionship, and all it really left me feeling was a desperate want for these guys to kick it back into what made people fall in love with them in the 90's.… Expand
  5. Ricko
    Jan 19, 2021
    6
    I'd generally agree with the consensus for this one - decent adult orientated pop music but lacking in risks. There are some nice songs on this but none of it really gets close to the bands peak. Having listened to and liked Dolores O'Riordan's 00's solo albums, "Roses" doesn't even match those albums so although it's an inoffensive addition to the back catalogue, I'd question the purposeI'd generally agree with the consensus for this one - decent adult orientated pop music but lacking in risks. There are some nice songs on this but none of it really gets close to the bands peak. Having listened to and liked Dolores O'Riordan's 00's solo albums, "Roses" doesn't even match those albums so although it's an inoffensive addition to the back catalogue, I'd question the purpose behind the creation of the album at that point in their career. I guess it came out of spending time together on the 2009/2010 reunion tour and the batch of unfinished material left behind from their original recording sessions for albums number 6 earlier in the 00's. It doesn't attempt to ape what they were but neither does it take any chances of progression. I guess it's an album that is comfortable in its own skin and probably came about naturally rather than forced and that is to be admired.… Expand
  6. AlexxTrusc
    Apr 26, 2012
    5
    After eleven years like a zombie which once sang about - The Cranberries are back with their sixth album. Dolores O'Riordan again regales us with the swirling melodies on the album carried by her characteristic timbre of voice . The CD is not outstanding - will not find same hits here whom once totaled band to the top. A very interesting and certainly standing out here is the singleAfter eleven years like a zombie which once sang about - The Cranberries are back with their sixth album. Dolores O'Riordan again regales us with the swirling melodies on the album carried by her characteristic timbre of voice . The CD is not outstanding - will not find same hits here whom once totaled band to the top. A very interesting and certainly standing out here is the single "Tomorrow," but also "Raining In My Heart" or the ballad "Astral Projection" are noteworthy. Notable entry only for fans of the band.… Expand
  7. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Dolores' voice is one of my favorites of the music industry and The Cranberries gave us another great album here
  8. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    My least favorite album of theirs but still a great effort by The Cranberries
  9. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Another amazing record by The Cranberries, Dolores' vocals are still perfect and haunting

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#50 Most Shared Album of 2012

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Magnet
    Mar 16, 2012
    50
    Even though bombast spawned the band's biggest hit, it sinks a lot of this record's second half. [No. 85, p.53]
  2. The Boston Phoenix
    Mar 13, 2012
    63
    The bulk of Roses is like a spring day in the first week of May - not exactly shocking, but sunny and warm.
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  3. American Songwriter
    Feb 28, 2012
    60
    Where Roses shines the brightest is via the textures that gild the album's edges.
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