Released this past Friday, this is another surprise EP from long-time Irish rock/pop band U2. Just a month and a half ago they released their first EP of new songs in nearly 8 years, and they already have another EP of 6 more new songs. A few songs like "Resurrection Song" and "Easter Parade" do have an Easter theme as the title alludes to, though as is often the case with U2 lyrics, many Christians find they do not use enough of the religious language they like in a way they understand. Still, it's poetry that speaks of love, life, and God. The album ends with a nearly 7-minute track that includes the chorus "I will bless the Lord at all times", quoting the Psalmist, while the verses wrestle with the things we as humans cannot control. I'm not sure what to think of either of these U2 EPs, because they're not bad in my opinion, but I also don't hear the energetic, iconic singles that the band was known for in the 1980s into the 2000s. Though maybe that's OK if the band never ascends to the heights they once did, I suppose. I guess I'm not sure if I like these EPs or if the novelty of new U2 will wear off and I'll find they are just mediocre songs from a band that was once on top of the world.

Release Year: 2026
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