"Serving as a sequel to the original HELP charity compilation from 1995, HELP(2) supports the global children's charity War Child UK. And also like its predecessor, HELP(2) was recorded at Abbey Road Studios; James Ford served as the album's producer this go-around, bringing together collaborators for recording sessions during a single week in November 2025."
"The tracklist boasts a slew of notable contributions, including Arctic Monkeys' "Opening Night" (their first new song since 2022), the Damon Albarn-led "Flags," and the new Pulp single "Begging For Change." There's also Olivia Rodrigo covering The Magnetic Fields' "The Book of Love," Fontaines D.C.'s rendition of Sinéad O'Connor's "Black Boys on Mopeds," and new recordings from Cameron Winter, Beabadoobee, Foals, Depeche Mode, Big Thief, Wet Leg, Beth Gibbons, Arooj Aftab and Beck, Arlo Parks, The Last Dinner Party, Sampha, Young Fathers, and King Krule."
"Oasis have provided a live version of perhaps the greatest B-side ever. "Acquiesce (Live from Wembley Stadium, 28 September '25)" is included as both a standalone 7-inch on HELP(2)'s vinyl release and as a hidden bonus track on the double CD version. The track, recorded during the final night of their seven-show run at Wembley last September, is the first physical release from Oasis' long-awaited reunion campaign."
HELP(2) is a charity compilation album serving as a sequel to the original 1995 HELP compilation, supporting War Child UK. Produced by James Ford at Abbey Road Studios, the album was recorded during a single week in November 2025. The 23-track collection features contributions from major artists including Arctic Monkeys' first new song since 2022, Damon Albarn, Pulp, Olivia Rodrigo, Fontaines D.C., Oasis, and many others. Notable inclusions are Oasis' live version of "Acquiesce" from their Wembley Stadium reunion shows and covers of classic songs. The album represents a full circle moment, as Oasis previously contributed to the original HELP compilation.
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