Ridiculous Thoughts

~ Recording by The Cranberries

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)PHCR-5004
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
  • JP1994-10-01
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)PHCR-1767
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
  • XE1994-10-03
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)524 083-2, CIDZ 8029
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (made in France by PMDC)The CranberriesAlbum
  • XE1994-10-03
  • DE1995-01-06
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)524 050-2, 524050-2, CID 8029
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (Columbia House (CRC) club edition)The CranberriesAlbum
  • US1994-10-03
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Columbia House (distributor, a division of CBS Records Canada Ltd.)I2 24050
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (white tray, CD made in Germany by PMDC)The CranberriesAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)524 050-2, 524050-2, CID 8029
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
  • US1994-10-04
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)314-524 050-2
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
  • CA1994-10-04
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)314-524 050-2
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (BMG club edition, Pitman pressing)The CranberriesAlbum
  • US1994-10-04
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)314-524 050-2, D 106258
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
  • CA1994-10-04
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)314-524 050-4
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)STARCD 6132
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (BMG club edition, PMDC pressing)The CranberriesAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)314-524 050-2, D 106258
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
  • -1994
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)524083-2, CIDZ 8029
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)524 050-1
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)I2 24050
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)74321 23344 2
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (with unlisted bonus track)The CranberriesAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)524050-2
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)524 050-1, ILPS 8029
1.1Ridiculous Thoughts4:33The CranberriesRidiculous ThoughtsThe CranberriesSingle
  • AU1995-07-31
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)854 391-2
1.1Ridiculous Thoughts (album version)4:33The CranberriesRidiculous ThoughtsThe CranberriesSingle
1.1Ridiculous Thoughts (LP version)4:33The CranberriesRidiculous ThoughtsThe CranberriesSingle
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)854 423-2
1.11Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesShine TooVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)525 858-2
2.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesEverybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? / No Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)524 174-2, ISCD 1
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesMTV FreshVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)CDEMTV111
1.3Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesMTV FreshVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)7243 8 36792 2 5
1.1Ridiculous Thoughts (LP version)4:33The CranberriesRidiculous ThoughtsThe CranberriesSingle
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)
2.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesThe Treasure Box for Boys and GirlsThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
  • -2002-01-01
2.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesTreasure Box: The Complete Sessions, 1991–1999The CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2002-04-02
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)586 707-2
2.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesTreasure BoxThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-05-14
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)314 586 707-2
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (The Complete Sessions 1994–1995)The CranberriesAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)063 090-2
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (The Complete Sessions 1994–1995)The CranberriesAlbum
  • US2002-07-30
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)440 063 090-2
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (The Complete Sessions 1994–1995)The CranberriesAlbum
  • JP2002-09-11
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-3712
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)314 586 709-2
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (The Complete Sessions 1994–1995)The CranberriesAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)524050-2, CID 8029
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (The Complete Sessions 1994–1995)The CranberriesAlbum
  • -2002
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (The Complete Sessions 1994–1995)The CranberriesAlbum
  • JP2006-11-22
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-6589
1.13Ridiculous Thoughts4:33The CranberriesGoldThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2008-01-01
The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label)
1.13Ridiculous Thoughts4:33The CranberriesGoldThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-03-11
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0010624-02
1.13Ridiculous Thoughts4:33The CranberriesGoldThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2008-04-08
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)0602517575615
1.13Ridiculous Thoughts4:33The CranberriesGoldThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)DGCD 129
1.13Ridiculous Thoughts4:33The CranberriesGoldThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)175 756-1
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (The Complete Sessions 1994–1995)The CranberriesAlbum
  • XW2010-02-03
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)
1.12Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesICONThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
  • US2010-08-31
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)B0014618-02
1.12Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesICONThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-08-31
2.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The Cranberries2 for 1: Everybody Else Is Doing It So Why Can’t We / No Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)MMTDCD021
2.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The Cranberries5 Classic AlbumsThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2016-10-07
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)5372809
2.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:33The CranberriesThe Ultimate CollectionThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
  • -2017-04-21
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:33The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
  • XW2020-11-13
UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:33The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (deluxe edition)The CranberriesAlbum
  • XE2020-11-13
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)5391286
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:33The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (deluxe)The CranberriesAlbum
  • XW2020-11-13
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:33The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
  • NL2020-11-13
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
  • -2020
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)5391295
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (30th anniversary super deluxe)The CranberriesAlbum
  • XW2025-06-27
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations)
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (30th anniversary edition)The CranberriesAlbum
  • US2025-08-15
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)602475914778
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (30th anniversary super deluxe edition)The CranberriesAlbum
  • XW2025-08-15
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (30th anniversary edition)The CranberriesAlbum
  • US2025-08-15
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesNo Need to Argue (30th Anniversary Edition)The CranberriesAlbum
  • NL2025-08-15
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
  • -2025
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)I2 24050
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbumIsland (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)4400630902
1.8Ridiculous Thoughts4:38The CranberriesThe Very BestThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)WH-030996-C
Promotion
1.5Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesPreserved: The Story So FarThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
MCAR-25537-2
Bootleg
1.7Ridiculous Thoughts4:30The CranberriesBest of ’99The CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
Storm Records (unofficial label from Russia)BRA 071
1.10Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesThe Best Singles CollectionThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)[none]
Withdrawn
1.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:32The CranberriesNo Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbumIsland (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)
(unknown)
2.9Ridiculous Thoughts4:31The CranberriesEverybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? / No Need to ArgueThe CranberriesAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2009-06-12
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Universal Music Group International (manages UMG’s offices in most countries outside of North America)

Relationships

assistant engineer and assistant producer:Julie Gardiner (engineer)
engineer and producer:Stephen Street (famous producer, songwriter)
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:Noel Hogan
Dolores O’Riordan
bass guitar:Mike Hogan (bassist for The Cranberries)
drums (drum set) and percussion:Fergal Lawler
keyboard and lead vocals:Dolores O’Riordan
background vocals:Noel Hogan
phonographic copyright (℗) by:The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label)
Island Records, Inc. (US, Island holding) (in 1994)
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1994)
Island Records (NOT for release label use! A division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 2002)
recorded at:The Manor in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1993-11 until 1994-08)
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1993-11 until 1994-08)
mixed at:The Manor in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:Ridiculous Thoughts

Ridiculous Thoughts

lyricist:Dolores O’Riordan
composer:Noel Hogan
Dolores O’Riordan
publisher:Island Music Ltd.