Wake Up And Smell The Coffee

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Wake Up and Smell the Coffee is the fifth studio album by the Irish alternative rock band The Cranberries, released on October 22, 2001, by MCA Records. This release marked a significant reunion for the band, as they re-teamed with producer Stephen Street, who had previously helmed their first two multi-platinum albums, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? and No Need to Argue. The album signaled a conscious effort to return to the band's acoustic-driven roots, steering away from the heavier, more experimental sounds of their late-90s work. Frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan described the record as a reflection of a happier, more stable period in her life, contrasting with the darker themes found on previous releases. Despite this "return to form," the album did not achieve the same commercial heights as its predecessors, though it still managed to secure Gold certification in several countries. Three singles were released to promote the album: "Analyse," "Time Is Ticking Out," and "This Is the Day." The lead single, "Analyse," became a minor hit in Europe, noted for its energetic, upbeat tempo. The album's artwork was once again designed by the legendary Storm Thorgerson, who had also designed the cover for their previous album, Bury the Hatchet. Notably, Wake Up and Smell the Coffee would be the band's final studio album before they entered a six-year hiatus in 2003, making it the closing chapter of their initial run as a globally dominant rock act before their eventual reunion and the release of Roses in 2012.

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