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Critics and musicians often describe the song as a "masterpiece of alternative rock".

: The music video, directed by Samuel Bayer, features striking imagery of O’Riordan painted gold in front of a cross, juxtaposed with real footage of soldiers and children in Northern Ireland. It was the first video by an Irish band to surpass one billion views on YouTube. The Cranberries - Zombie

Released in 1994 as the lead single from No Need to Argue , "" by The Cranberries remains one of the most visceral and enduring protest anthems of the alternative rock era. Departing from the jangly indie-pop of their debut, the track is defined by its heavy "angry grunge" sound and frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan’s hauntingly primal vocal performance. Historical and Lyrical Context Critics and musicians often describe the song as