Wake Up And Smell The Coffee
by The Cranberries
  • Record Label: MCA
  • Release Date: Oct 23, 2001
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic 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. Launch.com
    80
    Whatever angst might have settled under the surface has been swept clean and in its place a jubilant spiritual quest in is place.
  3. HOB.com
    70
    This record is strictly Music For Adults, with songs about kids and real love and life.... Essentially, it is soothing background music for troubled times.
  5. Alternative Press
    60
    Marks a slight improvement from 1999's Bury The Hatchet. [Nov 2001, p.79]
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  6. AllMusic
    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.
  7. Q Magazine
    60
    Charming, if slight.
  8. E! Online
    58
    The band sounds strong but derivative of its own best work.
  9. Sonicnet
    50
    The dearth of memorable melodies ruins the once-successful formula.
  10. Entertainment Weekly
    42
    It's official: Dolores O'Riordan is rock's most vapid lyricist. [26 Oct 2001, p.125]
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Awards & Rankings

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#82 Most Discussed Album of 2001
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#69 Most Shared Album of 2001

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. NseE.
    Jun 10, 2002
    9
    Excellent! Brilliant, bright happy tunes like 'I only hope' and 'This is the day', beautiful ballads like 'Every 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.… Full Review »
  2. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    I love this album, great songs and, I mean, Dolores vocals are legendary.....
  3. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Dolores' voice still so so powerful and The Cranberries prove they still an amazing band
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