U2 Release New Album, ‘Songs of Innocence,’ for Free Download on iTunes

2014-09-10

Story by Anne Erickson

U2 have unleashed their new album for free on iTunes, iTunes Radio and Beats Music

U2 pulled off a big surprise this week and released their new album, “Songs of Innocence,” as a free download to those who use iTunes, iTunes Radio or Beats Music. Bono and company made the announcement at Apple’s iPhone 6 event yesterday (Sept. 9) in Cupertino, Calif., and according to a post on the band’s website, the album will arrive in a physical edition on Oct. 13 with a 24-page booklet.

“Songs of Innocence” will also available be available as a deluxe, gatefold double album, offering an acoustic session of tracks from the album and bonus songs, plus a gatefold double vinyl LP edition with a remix of “The Crystal Ballroom.”

U2’s ‘Songs of Innocence’ Track List:

“The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)”
“Every Breaking Wave”
“California (There Is No End To Love)”
“Song For Someone”
“Iris (Hold Me Close)”
“Volcano”
“Raised By Wolves”
“Cedarwood Road”
“Sleep Like A Baby Tonight”
“This Is Where You Can Reach Me Now”
“The Troubles”

Deluxe edition bonus tracks:

“Lucifer’s Hands”
“The Crystal Ballroom”
“The Troubles (Alternative version)”




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