U2 announce new album Carnaval de Luz, featuring final recording by Dolly Parton — SkimNews
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- U2 officially announced Carnaval de Luz as their 16th studio album and their first album of new material in nearly a decade, with a release date of 13 November.
- The Edge described the record as "a messy, provocative, sacred collection of songs," and the album features the final recording by Dolly Parton.
Why it matters: U2's first album of new material in nearly a decade marks their return to original songwriting after a long creative gap. The inclusion of Dolly Parton's final recording gives the November 13 release added historic weight for fans of both artists.
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