# U2's 50th Anniversary Album

> U2 releases new album Carnaval De Luz after 9 years, celebrating 50 years with defiant joy.
- Title: U2's 50th Anniversary Album · Rolling Stone | Shortify
- Summary: U2 releases new album Carnaval De Luz after 9 years, celebrating 50 years with defiant joy. U2 releases Carnaval De Luz, their first album in nine years…
- Keywords: carnaval deluz, larry mullen jr, bono, the edge, adam clayton, dolly parton, rosalía, singing, music, album, 50th anniversary, U2's
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-features/u2-cover-story-carnaval-de-luz-larry-mullen-dolly-parton-1235631171
- Author: Brian Hiatt
- Published: 2026-09-28T12:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: u2, carnaval deluz, larry mullen jr, bono, the edge, adam clayton, dolly parton, rosalía, singing, music, album, 50th anniversary
## U2's 50th Anniversary
U2 celebrates 50 years since forming with their first new album in nine years, Carnaval De Luz, due Nov 13.
## Defiant Joy Theme
The album explores defiant joy in dark times with Spanish-language lyrics and a carnival setting.
## Bono on Faith
Bono says faith in each other, themselves, and their community is at the heart of U2's story.
## Dolly Parton Collaboration
Bono collaborated with Dolly Parton on the song 'Torn,' which became the final track on Carnaval De Luz.
## Rosalía Collaboration
U2 created a song about Rosalía, a Spanish singer, for their album Carnaval De Luz.
## Larry Mullen's Injury
Larry Mullen Jr. suffered a neck injury that doctors said might require retirement.
## Mullen's Recovery
Mullen returned to U2 after months of recovery and surgery for his neck injury.
## The Mirror Maker
U2 created a song about Rosalía, a Spanish singer, for their album Carnaval De Luz.
## Progressive Rock Discussion
U2 members discussed progressive rock and its role in their music, with Bono apologizing for past criticisms.
## The Tears of Things
U2 released a song about the Jewish people and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Bono condemning Hamas' Oct 7 attack.
## Carnaval De Luz Release
U2 released Carnaval De Luz as their first album in nine years, marking 50 years since forming.
## U2's 50th Anniversary
U2 celebrates 50 years since forming with their first new album in nine years, Carnaval De Luz, due Nov 13.
## Defiant Joy Theme
The album explores defiant joy in dark times with Spanish-language lyrics and a carnival setting.
## Bono on Faith
Bono says faith in each other, themselves, and their community is at the heart of U2's story.
## Dolly Parton Collaboration
Bono collaborated with Dolly Parton on the song 'Torn,' which became the final track on Carnaval De Luz.
## Rosalía Collaboration
U2 created a song about Rosalía, a Spanish singer, for their album Carnaval De Luz.
## Key takeaway

U2 releases Carnaval De Luz, their first album in nine years, marking 50 years since forming with defiant joy and themes of faith and resilience.