U2: Songs of Innocence

LP Record Released in September 2014, Songs of Innocence is the thirteenth studio album by the Irish rock band U2. The album was announced at a press conference with Apple CEO Tim Cook on 9th July 2014, and on 9th September 2014, it was automatically distributed to all iTunes customers as part of a promotion for the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Danger Mouse produced the album, with additional production from Paul Epworth, Ryan Tedder, Declan Gaffney, and Flood. The album's release was met with mixed reactions. While some praised the band for releasing the album for free to all iTunes customers, others criticised the band for automatically adding the album to their music library without their consent.