From Rolling Stone · Brian Hiatt · · 1m
U2 Release New Album Carnaval de Luz
U2 drops new album Carnaval de Luz with Dolly Parton's final vocal performance.
In brief
U2 drops new album Carnaval de Luz with Dolly Parton's final vocal performance. U2 releases Carnaval de Luz on Nov 13 after 50 years, featuring Dolly Parton's last vocal on the track Torn. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
New Album Announcement
U2 announces Carnaval de Luz, their first new album in nine years, releasing on November 13.
50-Year Legacy
U2 formed in Larry Mullen Jr.'s kitchen on September 25, 1976, 50 years ago this Friday.
Dolly Parton's Final Performance
Dolly Parton's last vocal appears on the closing track Torn, which features her final performance.
Album Production Details
Garret "Jacknife" Lee produced the album since 2004's How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.
Collaborators and Credits
Brian Eno co-wrote and played synths on three tracks, including the opener Go (Carnaval de Luz).
Album Release Strategy
U2 released two surprise EPs, Days of Ash and Easter Lily, conceptually linked to the album via liturgical calendar.
Here's the gist
U2 releases Carnaval de Luz on Nov 13 after 50 years, featuring Dolly Parton's last vocal on the track Torn.
