Irish rock band U2 will release their first studio album in nine years, titled Carnaval de Luz, on November 13, according to announcements from the band and reporting from NTB. The twelve-track project features a posthumous collaboration with Dolly Parton on the album’s final song, titled “Torn.”
Release Details and Tracklist for Carnaval de Luz
The upcoming November release marks U2’s first full-length album in nine years. Band members have already rolled out early previews of the project, releasing the lead single “Street of Dreams” in July alongside a newer track titled “Silencio.” Guitarist The Edge described the full twelve-song collection in a statement on the band’s official website as a messy, provocative, and sacred assembly of music. Alongside the album rollout, the band has marked their 50-year anniversary by releasing two six-song EPs, titled Days of Ash and Easter Lily.
The Final Recording of Dolly Parton
The album’s closing track, “Torn,” stands as a central feature of the release. According to a statement issued by the band, the collaboration serves as what has unfortunately proven to be Dolly Parton’s final recorded vocal performance. U2 co-wrote the song alongside Parton and Johnny McDaid. The band characterizes the track as a sensitive country song exploring broken family bonds with a broader emotional resonance.
Did You Know?
U2 is celebrating its 50-year anniversary as a band while simultaneously releasing new material, including two EPs—Days of Ash and Easter Lily—each containing six songs ahead of the November album drop.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is U2’s new album releasing?
Carnaval de Luz will be released on November 13.
What is the name of the Dolly Parton duet on the album?
The final track on the album is a duet with Dolly Parton titled “Torn.”
Who wrote the song “Torn”?
The song was written by U2 in collaboration with Dolly Parton and Johnny McDaid.
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