Damien Rice: “One” (U2 Cover)

Bono’s holiday busking partner hasn’t released an LP in five years (despite a few one-off live takes on new material), but Damien Rice recently made a committed return to the studio, recording a reverent tribute to U2’s triumphant Achtung Baby single “One.” While Jack White injected closing cut “Love is Blindness” with a bit more intensity than we’ve heard from the Third Man leader in years, Rice also summoned one of his most demonstrated talents: hushed, heartfelt sincerity that builds with remarkable patience toward an uplifting coda. Hear his cover (via Antiquiet) above.