U2 announces its new studio album, “Carnaval de Luz,” releasing Nov. 13. The band also shares the single “Silencio,” described across outlets as a new track from the forthcoming 12-song record. This marks U2’s return to releasing new material after nearly nine years since its previous proper studio album.
The outlets say the album includes Dolly Parton’s final recorded vocal performance. Rolling Stone and Billboard note Parton’s final vocals appear on the track “Torn,” while NME and The Guardian quote The Edge describing the album as “a messy, provocative, sacred collection of songs.” The Guardian adds that Parton, who died at age 80 on Aug. 25, duets with Bono on “Torn.” Other coverage also credits additional collaborators, including Brian Eno.
While outlets vary in tone and focus—some highlighting the album artwork or the singles rollout—there is broad agreement on the release date, the “Silencio” single, and Parton’s final vocals featuring on “Torn,” as well as the album’s overall framing and track count.
