U2 Announces New Album 'Carnaval De Luz' Featuring Dolly Parton's Final Recording
U2 will release their 16th studio album, 'Carnaval De Luz,' on November 13, marking their first full set of new songs in nine years. The 12-track album closes with "Torn," a duet with Dolly Parton, recorded in June before her death in August. The song, co-written by U2, Parton, and Johnny McDaid, is described as a tender country piece about broken family ties. The album features production by Jacknife Lee and includes various formats such as deluxe vinyl and CD box sets.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 24 Sept, 08:08 pm. Other outlets followed.