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Wake Up And Smell The Coffee - The Cranberries
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62 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  • Summary: Yes, apparently they ARE still around. This is the Irish group's sixth album since 1993, and their first with original producer Stephen Street in some time.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Blender
    80
    Wake Up... is the set of inspired anthems they needed to deliver in '96. [Oct/Nov 2001, p.103]
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  2. All Music Guide
    60
    So, even if it's wrapped in new clothing, this is essentially a return to basics, and it's a welcome one, since it's melodic, stately, and somber.
  3. Alternative Press
    60
    Marks a slight improvement from 1999's Bury The Hatchet. [Nov 2001, p.79]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. NseE.
    9
    Excellent! Brilliant, bright happy tunes like 'I only hope' and 'This is the day', beautiful ballads like 'Every morning' and the haunting 'Pretty eyes', the Cranberries back doing what they do best.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. bryana
    9
    ive always been a huge cranberries fan, ever since the first album. this one is better than 'bury the hatchet' i guess. i like the melodies more. it sounds simpler too, closer to heart. i like wake up, every morning, and of course analyse. the cranberries rocks!!! i cnt wait for the next album.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. wonkwonkle
    5
    Hit and miss. A few decent tunes, and some really boring ones. Dolores does have a good, unique voice, but the voice needs stronger music to buttress it.… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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