Songs of Surrender, released on March 17, 2023, is a bold reimagining of U2's storied catalog. The album features 40 of the band's most beloved tracks, stripped down and reinterpreted with new arrangements that bring a fresh perspective to their iconic sound. Spanning their decades-long career, these reworkings reflect the band's evolution while remaining deeply connected to the emotions and themes that made the originals timeless.
The collection includes tender, acoustic-driven renditions of songs like "With or Without You," "Pride (In the Name of Love)," and "Where the Streets Have No Name," offering intimate glimpses into the emotional core of these anthems. The sparse instrumentation and Bono’s matured vocals imbue each track with a sense of reflection, revealing layers of vulnerability and wisdom.
Songs of Surrender was inspired by Bono's memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, and serves as a companion piece, revisiting the band's legacy through a lens of reinvention and rediscovery. Produced by The Edge, the album emphasizes themes of resilience, love, and connection, resonating deeply with both longtime fans and new listeners.
With Songs of Surrender, U2 demonstrates that even their most monumental songs can evolve, proving the enduring power of reinvention and the timelessness of their artistry.
Tracklist:
Side A
A1. One
A2. Where The Streets Have No Name
A3. Stories For Boys
A4. Walk On (Ukraine)
Side B
B1. Pride (In The Name Of Love)
B2. City Of Blinding Lights
B3. Ordinary Love
B4. Invisible
Side C
C1. Vertigo
C2. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
C3. The Fly
C4. If God Will Send His Angels
Side D
D1. Stay (Faraway, So Close)
D2. Sunday Bloody Sunday
D3. I Will Follow
D4. "40"
Island
2023
2LP
Orange Translucent
5503448
180g