Matrix / Runout (CD3, Variant 2): [Universal logo] 4814771 [Universal logo] AM77777-03 manufactured by optimal media GmbH Lances, Jill (17 March 2023). "U2 announces 40-city 'Songs of Surrender' celebration". WBAB . Retrieved 19 March 2023. Rettig, James (11 January 2023). "U2 Share Re-Recorded 'Pride (In The Name Of Love)' ". Stereogum . Retrieved 27 January 2023.

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a b c d e Willman, Chris (10 January 2023). "U2 Set to Release 'Songs of Surrender' Album in March, With 40 Remakes of Older Songs". Variety . Retrieved 10 January 2023. Bob Ezrin – production (6, 29), co-production (1, 3–5, 7–16, 19–20, 22–23, 28, 31–32, 34–35, 38–40), mixing (38)Daly, Rhian (3 March 2023). "Listen to U2's new take on 'Beautiful Day' ". NME . Retrieved 3 March 2023. Bob Ezrin – synthesiser (6), cello (40), organ (29), acoustic guitar (32), sound effects (32), strings and string arrangement (32) Over the course of recording Songs of Surrender, the Edge estimated that the group created 50 new song arrangements in total. [11] Songs such as " Angel of Harlem" and " Moment of Surrender" were in contention to be included on the album but were ultimately left off. [21] Release and promotion [ edit ] Pre-announcement updates [ edit ] Earl, William (3 November 2022). "Bono's Impressive One-Man Show Remixes U2 Classics With Personal History: Concert Review". Variety . Retrieved 14 March 2023. U2 announce new album Songs Of Surrender featuring 40 re-imagined and re-recorded songs". Hot Press. 11 January 2023 . Retrieved 18 January 2023.

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Fields, Taylor (13 March 2023). "U2's The Edge To Celebrate 'Songs Of Surrender' With Exclusive Broadcast". iHeartRadio . Retrieved 14 March 2023. Pareles, Jon (18 March 2023). "U2 Revisits Its Past, in the Name of ... What?". The New York Times (East Coast, lateed.). p.C3 . Retrieved 9 April 2023. Matrix / Runout: [Universal Logo] 4862910 [Universal Logo] AM86849-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH The duo were encouraged by the results of their first session together, during which Bono sang over the Edge's musical sketches. [11] In the cases of several songs, including "Stories for Boys", " Two Hearts Beat as One", " Desire", and " Peace on Earth", Bono liked the Edge's demo vocals enough that he encouraged the Edge to sing on the final versions. [14] While experimenting with new arrangements for the songs, the Edge changed their keys, chords, and rhythms, [9] while Bono often rewrote the lyrics. [10]Matrix / Runout (CD4): [Universal logo] 4814772 [Universal logo] AM77777-04 manufactured by optimal media GmbH a b c Petridis, Alexis (16 March 2023). "U2 Songs of Surrender review – all the anthems, but smaller". The Guardian . Retrieved 16 March 2023. French album certifications – U2 – Songs of Surrender" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique . Retrieved 2 August 2023. Paine, Andre (24 March 2023). "Island Records marks 11th No.1 album for U2: 'A fantastic achievement' ". Music Week . Retrieved 26 March 2023. Kennedy, Mark (14 March 2023). "Review: U2 documentary marred by an oddball American". ABC News. Associated Press . Retrieved 15 March 2023.

Writing and recording [ edit ] The album was mostly recorded by guitarist the Edge and lead vocalist Bono. Heim, Mark (24 February 2023). "U2, Notre Dame team up for exclusive vinyl release of upcoming 'Songs of Surrender' album". AL.com . Retrieved 26 February 2023.a b Garratt, John (15 March 2023). "U2 Have Never Sounded More Defeated Than on 'Songs of Surrender' ". Popmatters . Retrieved 15 March 2023.