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Sinéad O'Connor Has A New Memoir ... And No Regrets

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Sinéad O'Connor Has A New Memoir ... And No Regrets

Fiery singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor became a star in the MTV era, rewriting the rules while courting controversy. Now, she reclaims an influential legacy with a new memoir, Rememberings.

Sinéad O'Connor Has A New Memoir ... And No Regrets

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Who's The Boss? Sinead O'Connor Has A New Answer

Sinead O'Connor's 10th studio album, I'm Not Bossy, I'm The Boss, is out Aug. 12. Donal Moloney/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Who's The Boss? Sinead O'Connor Has A New Answer

In an extended interview, the singer addresses exploitation in the music industry, her own troubled childhood and what she's learned from Beyoncé, Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin.

Who's The Boss? Sinead O'Connor Has A New Answer

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First Listen: Sinead O'Connor, 'I'm Not Bossy, I'm The Boss'

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First Listen: Sinead O'Connor, 'I'm Not Bossy, I'm The Boss'

On her 10th album, O'Connor returns to familiar ground, yet still widens the scope of rock with frank, urgent, compelling songwriting that proves how complicated the idea of the personal can be.

I'm Not Bossy, I'm The Boss

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First Listen: Sinead O'Connor, 'How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?'

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First Listen: Sinead O'Connor, 'How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?'

A disordered personal life, vociferous views on politics and religion and eyebrow-raising genre experiments have turned O'Connor into a side note for many pop fans. But with the release of her 9th album, it's time for everyone to remember how compelling she can be.

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Sinead O'Connor: Touching and Powerful

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One of the most controversial and acclaimed singers of the last 20 years, O'Connor continues to deny convention and expectations. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the fiercely uncompromising singer-songwriter.

Sinead O'Connor: Touching and Powerful

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Sinead O'Connor Finds New Roots — in Jamaica

Throw Down Your Arms, Sinead O'Connor's new album, is quite a departure from her past efforts. The Irish songstress takes a tour of Jamaican music that grooves along as it scores political points.

Sinead O'Connor Finds New Roots — in Jamaica

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