On September 9, 2014, “island” label released “Songs of Innocence”, the thirteenth U2 studio album. It was recorded 2009 – 2014, and was produced by Danger Mouse, with additional production from Paul Epworth,Ryan Tedder, Declan Gaffney and Flood. The album was certified 2 x Platinum in Italy by “FIMI” and 2 x Platinum in Poland by “ZPAV”.

Personnel:

• Bono– lead vocals, keyboards, guitar, dulcimer
• The Edge– guitar, backing vocals, keyboards, programming
• Adam Clayton– bass guitar, keyboards
• Larry Mullen, Jr.– drums, percussion, backing vocals
• Brian Burton– keyboards, programming, additional percussion, choral arrangement
• Ryan Tedder– keyboards, programming, acoustic guitar
• Paul Epworth– keyboards, programming, additional percussion, claps, slide guitar
• Flood– keyboards
• Declan Gaffney – acoustic guitar, keyboards, programming, backing vocals, claps, additional percussion, vocal effects
• Lykke Li– vocals
• “Classy” Joe Visciano – claps, backing vocals
• Leo Pearson – keyboards
• Caroline Dale– cello, string arrangement
• Natalia Bonner – violin
• Greg Clark – choir
• Carlos Ricketts – choir
• Tabitha Fair – choir
• Kim Hill – choir
• Quiona McCollum – choir
• Nicki Richards – choir
• Everett Bradley – choir
• Bobby Harden – choir
• Ada Dyer – choir

Track listing:

All lyrics by Bono and The Edge; all music by U2.

1. The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)
2. Every Breaking Wave
3. California (There Is No End to Love)
4. Song for Someone
5. Iris (Hold Me Close)
6. Volcano
7. Raised by Wolves
8. Cedarwood Road
9. Sleep Like a Baby Tonight
10. This Is Where You Can Reach Me Now
11. The Troubles