Various Artists - Help 2 (War Child)

HELP(2) is a brand-new collaborative album, inspired by the groundbreaking 1995 album “HELP,” bringing music lovers together to support the vital work of War Child, which provides emergency assistance, education, professional psychological support, and protection to children affected by conflict worldwide. Like the original, the new album addresses the urgency of the situation for one in five children globally who are currently living in a war. The original “HELP” album was recorded in a single day and raised over £1.2 million, enabling the charity to provide vital support to thousands of children affected by the Bosnian conflict. It was hailed by critics as “the best charity album of all time.”

HELP(2) continues the spirit of the original “HELP” album and was created in close collaboration with Abbey Road Studios, with the majority of the recording taking place during an extraordinary week in November 2025. Under the direction of renowned producer James Ford as executive producer, HELP(2) features an incredible array 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 DC, Graham Coxon, Greentea Peng, Grian Chatten, Kae Tempest, King Krule, Nilüfer Yanya, Oasis, Olivia Rodrigo, Pulp, Sampha, The Last Dinner Party, Wet Leg and Young Fathers, as well as other musicians, sound engineers, mixers and producers.

Oasis will be featured on the upcoming HELP(2) with a very special bonus track: a standalone 7" single included in the gatefold sleeve of the vinyl edition and as a hidden track on the double CD version.
The band has generously contributed an exclusive live version of the fan favorite "Acquiesce (Live from Wembley Stadium, 28 September '25)," the first physical release of a live recording from Oasis's record-breaking 2025 world tour, recorded on the final night of their seven-night run at Wembley Stadium.

In addition to the high-profile musicians involved, renowned filmmaker Jonathan Glazer and his team at Academy Films generously provided creative direction for HELP(2), overseeing both the filming and artistic direction of the project.

All proceeds from this album will benefit War Child UK, working to protect, educate, and advocate for the rights of children living in conflict around the world.

HELP(2) stands for hope for children whose lives have been destroyed by war. It is a testament to the generosity of artists and the music industry who are committed to a safer and better future for these children. Because no child should ever be caught up in war. Never.

Tracklist
A1    Opening Night    
A2    Flags    
A3    Strangers    
A4    Let's Do It Again!    
A5    Sunday Morning    

B1    Lilac Wine    
B2    The 343 Loop    
B3    Universal Soldier    
B4    Helicopters    
B5    Nothing I Could Hide    
B6    Parasite    
B7    Say Yes    

C1    Relive, Redie    
C2    Black Boys On Mopeds    
C3    Warning    
C4    Don't Fight the Young    
C5    Begging For Change    
C6    Naboo    

D1    Obvious    
D2    When The War Is Finally Done    
D3    Carried My Girl    
D4    Sunday Light    
D5    The Book of Love    
E1    Acquiesce