In 1994, I graduated from school and entered university. That same year, the Irish band The Cranberries released their album No Need To Argue, with the standout track, in my opinion, being Zombie. At the time, I had a poor grasp of English (thanks to the Soviet education system), but this song resonated with many of us. It was played almost everywhere, and I loved it for its energy and the unique voice of the lead singer. The band’s subsequent albums didn’t leave as strong an impression on me, but Zombie became a timeless legend.
On January 15, 2018, Dolores O’Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries, was scheduled to record a cover of Zombie with the band Bad Wolves. However, on that very day, she tragically passed away, drowning in a bathtub while intoxicated.
Despite this, Bad Wolves went on to record the cover on their own and released a music video as a tribute to both Dolores and the original Zombie video. The visuals create a sort of dialogue between the two.
I usually don’t like covers of songs I love, but Bad Wolves’ version is stunning. Its intensity and energy are on par with the original:
Here is the official music video for the original song:
