Description
U2 'Songs of Surrender': Acoustic and Reimagined Classics CD
UPC: 602448629104 (equivalent to 00602448629104)
MPN: 4862910
Brand Name: Island Records
Overview: The Edge's Vision for U2's Legacy
Songs of Surrender is a unique and deeply personal album by U2, released in 2023. This collection features 16 new, acoustic, and completely reimagined recordings of seminal tracks spanning the band's four-decade career. The project was produced and compiled by guitarist The Edge, who stripped back and re-contextualized classics like "One," "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," and "Pride (In The Name Of Love)," often featuring new lyrics and arrangements. The album offers a fresh, intimate perspective on some of the world's most enduring rock anthems, highlighting the strength of their original songwriting. This album is a must-have for dedicated U2 fans, collectors of acoustic versions of classic rock, and listeners interested in the evolution of iconic songs.
Product Features
- Artist: U2
- Format: CD, Album, Reimagined Recordings
- Genre: Rock, Acoustic, Alternative Rock
- Style: Singer-Songwriter, Contemporary Rock
- Release Year: 2023
- Total Tracks: 16
- Producer: The Edge
- Key Tracks: "One," "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," "Pride (In The Name Of Love)"
- Note: Track 4 is noted as "Walk On (Ukraine)," reflecting a new, timely dedication.
- Label: Island Records Limited
- Country: Made in Germany / EU
Interesting Facts about 'Songs of Surrender'
- The Edge's Vision: The album originated from The Edge's desire to hear U2's older material in a more stripped-down, acoustic form, much like how the songs were often written. His re-recording process allowed for subtle melodic and lyrical adjustments, reflecting the band's growth and the changed context of the songs over time.
- The "40" Finale: The album concludes with a new recording of the emotional fan-favorite track, "40," which famously ends many U2 live concerts with a powerful, communal sing-along.
- Tie-in with Bono's Memoir: The album was released closely following the publication of Bono's memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, with the track list covering the same 40-song scope of his life's work. This project serves as an acoustic soundtrack to the book, with each track representing one chapter.
- "Walk On (Ukraine)": The subtitle for "Walk On" is a dedication to the people of Ukraine, reflecting U2's ongoing commitment to social justice and the current geopolitical landscape, giving the song a new layer of meaning.
Track Listing:
| Track | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | One |
| 2 | Where The Streets Have No Name |
| 3 | Stories For Boys |
| 4 | Walk On (Ukraine) |
| 5 | Pride (In The Name Of Love) |
| 6 | City Of Blinding Lights |
| 7 | Ordinary Love |
| 8 | Invisible |
| 9 | Vertigo |
| 10 | I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For |
| 11 | The Fly |
| 12 | If God Will Send His Angels |
| 13 | Stay (Faraway, So Close!) |
| 14 | Sunday Bloody Sunday |
| 15 | I Will Follow |
| 16 | "40" |
Publishers
- Record Label: Island Records Limited (A Universal Music Company)
- Phonographic Copyright Island Records Limited (2023)
- Copyright Island Records Limited (2023)
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