Band
Holds writing credit on 102 of 102 tracks
Yes, almost entirely. Dolores O'Riordan wrote every lyric and vocal melody the band released, so her name is on nearly every track, and most of the music was co-written with guitarist Noel Hogan. A recurring set of songs, including 'Zombie,' was written by O'Riordan alone, making the catalog one of the most tightly self-authored in the database.
Across all 102 tracks: how many The Cranberries wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.
Share of all 102 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.
Percentage of all 102 tracks, across every album, where each member holds a credit - split by role.
| Member | Period | Lyrics | Music | Production | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores O'Riordan Died January 15, 2018 | 1990-2018 (died January 15, 2018) | 100% |
100% |
0% |
100% |
| Noel Hogan Former | 1989-2019 | 0% |
54% |
0% |
0% |
| Mike Hogan Former | 1989-2019 | 0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
| Fergal Lawler Former | 1989-2019 | 0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
The Cranberries's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.
Where The Cranberries sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.
Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.
None of the signature songs above fall in this category.
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Data Insight
Authorship in The Cranberries' catalog runs through one person: Dolores O'Riordan wrote every lyric the band released, so her name sits in the lyricist column of nearly every track. The music column tells a partnership story, with most songs credited to O'Riordan and Noel Hogan and a recurring set credited to O'Riordan alone. Outside writers are rare, limited to the occasional cover, which makes the catalog one of the most tightly self-authored in the data.
Quick Facts
Creative Fingerprint
One of the most self-authored catalogs in the data: Dolores O'Riordan wrote every lyric and melody, most music with Noel Hogan and a recurring set alone, with outside writers limited to the odd cover.
The Story
The Cranberries were an Irish rock band from Limerick, formed in 1989 and fronted from 1990 by singer and songwriter Dolores O'Riordan, whose keening voice and Limerick lilt became the group's signature. Rounded out by guitarist Noel Hogan, his brother Mike Hogan on bass, and drummer Fergal Lawler, the band broke through internationally with their 1993 debut and its singles 'Linger' and 'Dreams,' then reached their commercial peak with 1994's No Need to Argue and its anthem 'Zombie.' Their sound blended jangly alternative rock with folk-tinged melodies and O'Riordan's confessional, often political lyrics. O'Riordan wrote all the band's lyrics, with the music credited to her and Noel Hogan, making her the dominant authorial voice in the catalog. The band ended after O'Riordan's death in January 2018, completing one final album, In the End, from her last recordings.