Second solo album, following 2007's 'Are You Listening', from former frontwoman of the phenomenally successful 90s Irish alternative band The Cranberries. Expanding on the indie rock sound of her debut, this album sees O'Riordan exploring a range of styles including a funky, bluesy hard rock feel as exemplified by lead track 'The Journey'. The free download 'Stupid' and a re-recorded version of 'Apple Of My Eye' from 'Are You Listening' are also included.

Aug 2009

The importance of asking questions has occupied the human mind since time immemorial. Posing questions to friends, figures of authority – even oneself – can lead not only to information, but also enlightenment. Such has been the approach of singer/songwriter Dolores O'Riordan. First bursting upon the music scene as lead singer of The Cranberries (whose debut album was snappily titled Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?), O'Riordan has been following a solo path since 2003. Her first solo disc, 'Are You Listening?', came out in 2007; now she presents her Cooking Vinyl Records follow-up, the slyly-titled 'No Baggage'.

”I probably haven't worn my heart on my sleeve like this since the second Cranberries album [1994's 'No Need to Argue'], she says. It's at times very confessional and dealing with my true emotions. Everyone, through their experiences or their background, has had terrible moments where they think they can't handle it. With this record I'm trying to show that, no matter how bad things may seem, it's not really that bad in the big picture. - Dolores O'Riordan