Help (2) - 2026 UK XL Recordings Records Label 23-track 2LP Set (Pre-Order)

HELP(2) is a brand new collaborative album, inspired by the landmark 1995 release HELP, which brings music lovers together in support of War Child's vital work delivering immediate aid, education, specialist mental health support, and protection to children affected by conflict around the world.

HELP(2) carries forward the spirit of the original HELP album and was brought to life through a close collaboration with Abbey Road Studios, recorded predominantly across one extraordinary week in November 2025. Under the stewardship of acclaimed producer James Ford as Executive Producer, HELP(2) features an incredible line-up of contributors including Anna Calvi, Arctic Monkeys, Arlo Parks, Arooj Aftab, Bat For Lashes, Beabadoobee, Beck, Beth Gibbons, Big Thief, Black Country, New Road, Cameron Winter, Damon Albarn, Depeche Mode, Dove Ellis, Ellie Rowsell, English Teacher, Ezra Collective, Foals, Fontaines D.C., Graham Coxon, Greentea Peng, Grian Chatten, Kae Tempest, King Krule, Nilüfer Yanya, Olivia Rodrigo, Pulp, Sampha, The Last Dinner Party, Wet Leg and Young Fathers…amongst other musicians, engineers, mixers and producers.

All proceeds from this album support War Child UK to protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of children living through conflict around the world.

HELP(2) represents hope for children whose lives have been torn apart by war. It is a testament to the generosity of artists and the music industry for making a positive difference towards securing a safer, brighter future for those children. Because no child should be part of war. Ever.

Tracklisting.

Side 1.
1.Arctic Monkeys - Opening Night
2.Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten & Kae Tempest - Flags
3.Black Country, New Road - Strangers
4.The Last Dinner Party - Let’s do it again!
5.Beth Gibbons - Sunday Morning

Side 2.
1.Arooj Aftab & Beck - Lilac Wine
2.King Krule - The 343 Loop
3.Depeche Mode - Universal Soldier
4.Ezra Collective & Greentea Peng - Helicopters
5.Arlo Parks - Nothing I Could Hide
6.English Teacher & Graham Coxon - Parasite

Side 3.
1.Beabadoobee - Say Yes
2.Big Thief - Relive, Redie
3.Fontaines D.C. - Black Boys on Mopeds
4.Cameron Winter - Warning
5.Young Fathers - Don’t Fight the Young
6.Pulp - Begging for Change

Side 4.
1.Sampha - Naboo
2.Wet Leg - Obvious
3.Foals - When the War is Finally Done
3.Bat For Lashes - Carried my girl
4.Anna Calvi, Ellie Rowsell, Nilüfer Yanya & Dove Ellis - Sunday Light
5.Olivia Rodrigo - The Book of Lov

Releas date: March 6th 2026