The performance was thought to be lost forever.
A previously “lost recording” of The Cranberries performing at London’s iconic Astoria II in 1994 has been discovered and will see the light of day for the first time next month.
The fifteen-track stripped-back set captures the Irish rockers at a pivotal moment, having just conquered America and returning home to a rapturous UK crowd.
The performance showcases nine songs from their landmark sophomore album ‘No Need To Argue,’ released later that year, including their seismic hit ‘Zombie’, alongside beloved cuts from their debut like ‘Linger’ and ‘Dreams’.
Available September 4 on molten lava vinyl, standard black vinyl, CD, and digital formats via Island/UMe, the release offers a raw snapshot of the band’s electric live energy.
Drummer Fergal Lawler recalls the “buzz” of playing that night, surrounded by hardcore fans who had followed their journey from the beginning.
The archival treasure arrives as a poignant reminder of frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan’s extraordinary talent, eight years after her tragic passing in London.
