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Dolores O’Riordan’s voice is an instrument of ethereal longing. This song is haunting, unique, and utterly unclassifiable—a true alternative hit.

The riff that conquered stadiums worldwide. It is minimalist, subversive, and somehow the most recognizable rock riff of the 21st century. TOP 100 ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS

"I ain't wasting no more time." A simple sentiment wrapped in a jangly, melancholic riff. It’s the hangover after the party in "Last Nite." Dolores O’Riordan’s voice is an instrument of ethereal

The blueprint for "space rock" and a direct influence on Deafheaven and Deftones. "She wants to know what the stars are... she wants to blow them out." Heavy, melodic, perfect. the mental health lyrics

The perfect thesis statement for grunge: the quiet/loud dynamic, the mental health lyrics, and a chorus that explodes into pure catharsis.