Wake Up and Smell the Coffee

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After 10 years of making hit records, you would think Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan would have figured out how to write a proper rock lyric. But less than two minutes into the Irish group's fifth album, we are treated to a flashing display of her incomparable wit: "Birds in the sky/ they look so high" she coos on the opening track "Never Grow Old," before adding "I feel the breeze/ I feel at ease." And that's when she is being mercifully clever. On the title track, she doesn't even bother summoning the lessons learned in fifth-grade poetry. She simply repeats each line twice, therefore rhyming every sentiment with itself. The lazy writing is really a shame because it gets in the way of one of the last truly clear, pristine voices in rock. While the Cranberries' musical might remains largely intact on its fifth album, showcasing full-bodied rhythms and symphonic flourishes on tracks like "I Really Hope" and "This Is the Day," it's really difficult to sustain any interest when the tiresome lyrics trip you up at every turn. --Jaan Uhelszki --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A fine brew
  • The Cranberries: Wake Up And Smell The Coffee (A&M)
  • Just as good as the others.
  • Wake up and smell the luke warm coffee.
  • Chocolate Brown
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ASIN: B00005QD7U
Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

  1. Never Grow Old
  2. Analyse
  3. Time Is Ticking Out
  4. Dying Inside
  5. This Is The Day
  6. The Concept
  7. Wake Up And Smell The Coffee
  8. Pretty Eyes
  9. I Really Hope
  10. Every Morning
  11. Do You Know
  12. Carry On
  13. Chocolate Brown
  14. Bonus Track

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After 10 years of making hit records, you would think Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan would have figured out how to write a proper rock lyric. But less than two minutes into the Irish group's fifth album, we are treated to a flashing display of her incomparable wit: "Birds in the sky/ they look so high" she coos on the opening track "Never Grow Old," before adding "I feel the breeze/ I feel at ease." And that's when she is being mercifully clever. On the title track, she doesn't even bother summoning the lessons learned in fifth-grade poetry. She simply repeats each line twice, therefore rhyming every sentiment with itself. The lazy writing is really a shame because it gets in the way of one of the last truly clear, pristine voices in rock. While the Cranberries' musical might remains largely intact on its fifth album, showcasing full-bodied rhythms and symphonic flourishes on tracks like "I Really Hope" and "This Is the Day," it's really difficult to sustain any interest when the tiresome lyrics trip you up at every turn. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A fine brew.......2006-08-14

Wake Up and Smell The Coffee has become one of my favorite Cranberries CDs. Dolores O'Riordan seems to have worked through a lot of the issues from Bury the Hatchet, and this reflects in the calmer, more hopeful music. The lyrics are more introspective, the depth of the lyrics is broader and the music is less angry and more cheerful. The hidden track, Cape Town, is one of best songs on the entire CD, a true gem about escaping the daily grind and going off on your own to do what you want.

If you are a fan of the Cranberries at all, this is well worth any investment might make.

4 out of 5 stars The Cranberries: Wake Up And Smell The Coffee (A&M).......2005-06-07

Did you enjoy that Evanescence record you bought? Well, can I recommend an album to you? While listening to The Cranberries 2001 release "Wake Up And Smell The Coffee", I end up listening to the title track. And for some reason, my original view was that the title track sounds too similar to Evanescence. From then, I was baffled. I am listening to two spiritually-influenced rock bands. I predict that you'd say, "It's simple. The Cranberries are poser rock. Because they copied from another poseur band". Hang on there, Trusty stallion. The Cranberries do sound like Evanescence lyric-wise and only on that song. I listened to this album because they were mentioning on the "I Love The 90's" marathon that they make sweet music, but it is not something that you would want to listen to all of the time...unlike Evanescence today. But enough. This album should be in every Rock fan's CD Player. Let me try to evaaluate the album, shall I? In "Never Grow Old" she dreams of a day in which we live a beautiful life. Many may say that "Analyse" is yoga material, but the drumming and Dolores' sweet voice makes the sound a little more accessible and sensible in life and love. "Time Is Ticking Out" talks so much about the bad things going on in the world like the fact that "it looks like we've screwed up the ozone layer". The clock sound may be a bit much to not scrunch your face, but it goes with the effect that time may be about to end, and none of the things we do are making it better. "Dying Inside" is a song about a woman who has a light that went out and causes her to break down and sulk. The album thus far is a more emotional view and spiritual rounds up the rest. "Wake Up And Smell The Coffee" is a hard rocking anthem telling you to wake up and smell the reality of life. In the song, the guitar playing came WAY before Lacuna Coil and Evanescence, and they didn't even have to turn it to 11. Amazing. That is also the showcase of Dolores' yodel-worthy voice. "Carry On" is a song of celebration with wine and laughter and living each day like the last. "Every Morning" (not a Sugar Ray cover) is a Cranberries custom birthday tune. So it looks like The Cranberries have plenty to offer than just hard rocking riffs full of usage for the Bible. The band has enough longevity and staying power to inspire the best of fans. The only problem is longevity in the mind of the listener. That must be the reason VH1 calls it a bit unmemorable musically. Well, give it a whirl. The best records aren't really memorable on the first listen.
Rating: 7.5/10

4 out of 5 stars Just as good as the others........2005-05-05

In 2001, the Cranberries seemed to be a band the public had forgotten about. But they proved that they were still around on their 5th (and final) album. It's sad to say that the Cranberries have dismembered, but it is the truth. On their final effort, the Cranberries give it one last go round and it is quite a success.

Maybe it's Dolores' angelic voice or the light strumming of the guitar but I truly have not disliked any album and think "Wake Up..." is yet another grand success. The lyrics are bit simpler on some songs and less politically charged but Dolores' voice is as pure as it ever was especially on the whispy and dreamlike "Pretty Eyes".

The band keeps an up-tempo feel throughout the whole album only stopping a few times to slow it down. "Analyse", "Time Is Ticking Out" and "Do You Know?" are delightful fast-paced tunes that will have you singing "La-la-la the strangest moment...La La La the strangest day...La-la-la the greatest love of them all..."!

But the last track on the album is really a perfect ballad. It showcases Dolores' songwriting and singing ability and is called "Chocolate Brown" defienatley a must listen.

STANDOUT TRACKS: Time Is Ticking Out, Chocolate Brown, Dying in the Sun and Analyse

3 out of 5 stars Wake up and smell the luke warm coffee........2005-04-25

I own all five of their albums, and what I seem to notice, is that each album isn't as good as the one before it. Ok, maybe "No Need To Argue" is the exception, but this is my least favorite of the bunch. It's not bad of course, it just seems to be alot of filler to me. I only really like 5 songs alot, and 3 of them are also on "Stars", which means I'm pretty much keeping this just for "Never Grow Old" and "Dying Inside". I hope they make a comeback sometime soon, but as far as "Wake Up And Smell The Coffee" goes, get the other 4 first.

4 out of 5 stars Chocolate Brown.......2005-04-09

I purchased this record the day I saw it at the music stores without knowing what to expect. Some songs on the album have piano on it(Chocolate Brown).Dolores O Riordan has a message for the fans in the booklet inside. It definitely says a lot for this album.Stand Out Tracks on this album - "Dying Inside" , "I really Hope" (reminds me of YOU AND ME) , "Chocolate Brown" , "Do You Know", "Concept" ...

Dying Inside is melody void of any uncertainity. Like I said this is by far the most calm Cranberries album. "Chocolate Brown" is my favourite song on the album. In a way it reminds me of the past. Its a step away from anything they've done. Its a song that'll pamper the listener. "Analyse" is good for the first few listens but sounds monotonous after a while.

Overall...I'd say this album is a definite buy for Cranberries Fans. I must add I quite liked the refreshing album art. I will remember this album for "Chocolate Brown" cause it added a definite worth to by all time favourite Cranberries songs.

New Cranberries Fans,Other songs for those interested would be : Electric Blue,When you're Gone,I Still Do,Ridiculous Thoughts,Hollywood,Joe,Linger and many more.Albums for new fans - Start with No Need To Argue. For the ambitious try TO THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (Its their best record,hands down)
Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Wake Up and Smell the Coffee (+3 Bonus T ~ Cranberries
 Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
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Manufacturer: Mca Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005QJF3
Release Date: 2001-10-29

Tracks:

  1. Never Grow Old
  2. Analyse
  3. Time Is Ticking Out
  4. Dying Inside
  5. This Is the Day
  6. Concept
  7. Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
  8. Pretty Eyes
  9. I Really Hope
  10. Every Morning
  11. Do You Know
  12. Carry On
  13. Chocolate Brown
  14. Salvation [Live][*]
  15. In the Ghetto [*]

Tracks:

  1. This Is the Day [DVD]
  2. Time Is Ticking Out [DVD]
  3. Analyse [DVD]
  4. Many Days
  5. Capetown
  6. Shattered [Live]
  7. Loud and Clear [Live]
  8. Analyse [Oceanic Long Version]
  9. Time Is Ticking Out [Marius de Vries Remix Edit]

Album Description

UK pressing of the Irish quartet's fifth and final album from 2001 features three bonus tracks: 'In The Ghetto' plus live versions of 'Dreams' and 'Promises'. MCA.

Album Details

Includes Three Bonus Tracks: "in the Ghetto" and Two Live Takes of "Dreams" and "Promises".

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wake Up and Smell the Coffee (+3 Bonus T ~ Cranberries.......2005-03-23

The female vocalist has a very unique vocals. The music is very good and the lyrics are full with many layers of different meanings without sounding trite or forced. The cover of the album is a bit odd and I have no idea what they are trying to convey with this avantgarde photo with the man waking up and seeing a bunch of balls bouncing.The photographs in the booklet are pretty shoddy and they need a designer to help them dress better and so look nicer. The text in the booklet is ok and sometimes it is hard to read since the picture and the font mesh into something that does not look like anything. Apart from this it is a very good and well done album with a poorly made book-let.
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    		Wake Up & Smell the Coffee
    Cranberries
    Manufacturer: Universal/Mca
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005Q4OH
    Release Date: 2001-10-22

    Tracks:

    1. Never Grow Old
    2. Analyse
    3. Time Is Ticking Out
    4. Dying Inside
    5. This Is The Day
    6. The Concept
    7. Wake Up And Smell The Coffee
    8. Pretty Eyes
    9. I Really Hope
    10. Every Morning
    11. Do You Know
    12. Carry On
    13. Chocolate Brown
    14. Salvation
    15. In The Ghetto

    Album Description

    Full title, 'Wake Up And Smell The Coffee'. Australian version of 2001 studio album includes two bonus tracks, 'Salvation' (Live In Paris) & 'In The Ghetto' (Studio Version). 15 tracks in all including the first single 'Analyse'.

    Album Details

    15 Track Version, Including a Live Version 'salvation' and a Studio Cover of the Classic Elvis Tune 'in the Ghetto'.
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      ASIN: B000LYG7CU
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        Manufacturer: Umvd Import
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00005NRYA
        Release Date: 2001-10-11

        Tracks:

        1. Never Grow Old
        2. Analyse
        3. Time Is Ticking Out
        4. Dying Inside
        5. This Is The Day
        6. The Concept
        7. Wake Up And Smell The Coffee
        8. Pretty Eyes
        9. I Really Hope
        10. Every Morning
        11. Do You Know
        12. Carry On
        13. Chocolate Brown
        14. I Can't Be With You (Live In Paris)
        15. Zombie (Live In Paris)
        16. In The Ghetto

        Album Description

        Japanese version of their 2001 studio album. 16 tracks in all including the 3 bonus tracks, two of which are exclusive to this release, 'I Can't Be With You'(Live in Paris) & 'Zombie'(Live in Paris) + 'In The Ghetto (Studio Version / Elvis Cover)'. The domestic 13 track version doesn't street until the 23rd of October.

        Album Details

        Japanese Version of their Fifth Album Includes a Bonus Track.
        Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
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        ASIN: B00006IJZ3
        Release Date: 2003-01-07

        Tracks:

        1. Never Grow Old
        2. Analyse
        3. Time Is Ticking Out
        4. Dying Inside
        5. This Is the Day
        6. Concept
        7. Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
        8. Pretty Eyes
        9. I Really Hope
        10. Every Morning
        11. Do You Know
        12. Carry On
        13. Chocolate Brown
        14. Salvation [Live][*]
        15. In the Ghetto [*]

        Tracks:

        1. This Is the Day [DVD]
        2. Time Is Ticking Out [DVD]
        3. Analyse [DVD]
        4. Many Days
        5. Capetown
        6. Shattered [Live]
        7. Loud and Clear [Live]
        8. Analyse [Oceanic Long Version]
        9. Time Is Ticking Out [Marius de Vries Remix Edit]

        Album Details

        Asian Exclusive Version featuring a Bonus CD with Three Videos ("This is the Day", "Time is Ticking Out", and "Analyse"), and Six Additional Audio Tracks: "Many Days", "Capetown", "Shattered (Live at Vicar Street)", "Loud and Clear (Live at Vicar Street)", "Analyse (Oceanic Long Version)", and "Time is Ticking Out (Marius De Vries Remix Edit)".

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars I love'd it.......2006-02-28

        It was a grat buy.Being a cranberry fan,this is by far a the best delux edition yet!VIVA THE CRANBERRIES!!!
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          ASIN: B000254HFW
          Release Date: 2002-08-12

          Album Description

          Exclusive Asian pressing of their 2001 album now includes a bonus A/VCD (viewable on most DVD players). Includes 3 Videos to, 'This Is The Day', 'Time Is Ticking Out' & 'Analyse'. CD 1 bonus audio tracks, 'Salvation' (Live In Paris), 'In The Ghetto' & on CD 2, 'Many Days', 'Capetown', 'Shattered' (Live At Vicar Street), 'Loud & Clear' (Live At Vicar Street), 'Time is Ticking Out' (Marius de Vries Remix Edit) & 'Analyse' (Oceanic Long Version). 24 tracks in all. Packaged in a slimline jewel case housed in a slipcase which features exclusive artwork. 2002 Island release.

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