U2 Releases 'Days of Ash' EP Opening With Tribute to Renee Good
Six-song EP opens with 'American Obituary' honoring Renee Good and addresses global conflicts and U.S. immigration tensions.
Overview
U2 released the six-song EP 'U2 - Days of Ash' on Ash Wednesday, opening with 'American Obituary' dedicated to Renee Good.
The band said the EP is an immediate response to current events and includes songs about the war in Ukraine, developments in the Middle East and U.S. immigration debates.
Becca Good called the song an honor and said Renee 'lived kindness,' and attorney Antonio Romanucci said the tribute reflects an urgent call for the country to come together.
The EP is U2’s first major release of new original material since 2017’s 'Songs of Experience'.
Antonio Romanucci represents Good’s family in a civil case connected to her death.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story around humanitarian themes, foregrounding U2’s tribute and family statements while omitting law‑enforcement or official perspectives. Editorial choices—lead placement of Renee Good’s death, repeated emphasis on "call for peace" and references to a "massive immigration crackdown"—shape a sympathetic, activist-focused narrative distinct from quoted source content.
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FAQ
Renee Good was a Minneapolis resident killed by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis in January 2026.
The six-song EP 'Days of Ash,' released on Ash Wednesday, opens with 'American Obituary' tributing Renee Good and addresses global conflicts like the war in Ukraine, Middle East developments, and U.S. immigration issues.
Bono described 'American Obituary' as a song of fury and grief, written the day after Renee Good's death, more punk rock than 'Sunday Bloody Sunday,' inspired by Bob Dylan, and lamenting the lack of inquiry into her killing.
Becca Good said Renee lived kindness fiercely; the family felt honored by U2's message of peace; attorney Antonio Romanucci called it a moving tribute and call for unity.
Yes, 'Days of Ash' is U2’s first major release of new original material since 2017’s 'Songs of Experience.'
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