U2 is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their iconic 11th album, How to Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, with the release of a “shadow album” titled How to Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb. This special project, dropping on Nov. 29, will feature 10 previously unreleased tracks from the original recording sessions.
Fans can look forward to never-before-heard songs like “Treason,” “Evidence of Life,” “Country Mile,” and “Happiness,” alongside “Luckiest Man in the World,” a track leaked years ago as “Mercy.” In addition, five remastered songs, including “Picture of You (X+W)” and “Are We Gonna Wait Forever?,” will be part of the release.
In anticipation, U2 has already shared the tracks “Country Mile” and “Picture of You (X+W).” The shadow album will be available in both physical and digital formats, with a special Black & Red Marble Vinyl edition releasing exclusively on Record Store Day.
The band will also drop a How to Dismantle An Atomic Bomb (Re-Assemble Edition) on Nov. 22, combining both albums. Fans can expect a variety of collectible formats, from vinyl to deluxe box sets. Reflecting on the project, the Edge described the sessions as a “creative period” filled with raw energy and deep introspection.
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