U2’s First Album in Nine Years, ‘Carnaval De Luz,’ Will Feature a Dolly Parton Duet With Bono, Said to Be Her Last Recorded Vocal
U2 will release “Carnaval De Luz”, its first full-length album in nine years, on 12 November through Interscope Records. The 12-track record will close with “Torn”, a duet between Bono and Dolly Parton that is described as her last recorded vocal performance, giving the album particular significance.
Produced by Jacknife Lee, the album explores spirituality, friendship, freedom and endurance amid growing darkness. It includes contributions from Brian Eno, Martin Garrix, Johnny McDaid, Daniel Lanois and Ryan Tedder; alongside the album, U2 has released “Silencio” and previously issued two digital-only six-track EPs, meaning the band will have released 24 songs in the year of its 50th anniversary.
- U2’s first album in nine years arrives on 12 November.
- Dolly Parton features on what is described as her final recorded vocal.
- The 12-track album marks U2’s 50th anniversary year.