Talented Irish Singer From Rural Limerick Achieved Global Fame

Their major breakthrough came in 1993 with their debut album Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? — a record that quickly attracted international attention.

The singles “Dreams” and “Linger” introduced Dolores’s voice to the world: ethereal and emotional, capable of a soft, intimate whisper and a soaring, aching cry.

Suddenly, the world was listening. The band’s sound stood apart from much of the grunge and hard rock dominating the charts at the time, and Dolores’s unmistakable Irish inflection became a hallmark of their identity.

Their follow‑up album, No Need to Argue (1994), cemented their global success. Its lead single “Zombie”, a visceral and anthemic response to violence in Ireland, resonated across borders, earning both critical acclaim and commercial success, and turning the band into international stars.