Chorus.fm — Craig Manning reviews "Songs of Experience," the latest release from veteran rock band U2. more info

Chicago Tribune — “A dinosaur wonders why it still walks the earth," U2 sings on “The Blackout.” It’s not the best song on the band’s new album, “Songs of Experience” (Interscope), but it may just be the most revealing. It’s also an encouraging sign th... more info

USA Today Music — The Irish rockers return in fine form with their fourteenth studio album, out Friday.             more info

JamBase — Release Day Picks this week highlights new albums by Neil Young, The Rolling Stones, U2, Chris Stapleton and Wilco. more info

Stereogum — After years of teasing and at least one retooling to better address Donald Trump's presidency, Songs Of Experience, the sequel to U2's 2014 iPhone-invading LP Songs Of Innocence, is finally here. We've heard "The Blackout," "You're The Best Thing Abo... more info

Stereogum — This weekend's Saturday Night Live is looking mighty Irish. It'll feature host Saoirse Ronan and musical guests U2, and if we're lucky, at least one SNL cast member will end up with a misspelled tattoo by the end of the night. Watch the episode's cer... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — U2 isn’t kidding about the adventures and ordeals hinted at in the title of its new album. Originally conceived as a quick follow-up to 2014’s “Songs of Innocence,” the repeatedly delayed “Songs of Experience” at... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — U2 isn’t kidding about the adventures and ordeals hinted at in the title of its new album. Originally conceived as a quick follow-up to 2014’s “Songs of Innocence,” the repeatedly delayed “Songs of Experience” at... more info

Cross Rhythms — U2 to release long-expected album more info

New York Times — On the follow-up to the 2014 album “Songs of Experience,” the band sets out to counter the despair of 2017 with love and optimism. more info