Hi, below are the credits. As far as we know Duncan Stewart is the engineer who has been working with the band to re-record overdubs and additional parts. So his involvement typically means new overdubs. Based on the credits, this is what I would say:"Picture of You (X+W)": This has no additions. It's a different mix/edit than the previously published Xanax and Wine version (as part of "The complete U2)".
"Evidence of Life": I wonder about this one, because no original producers are involved. I guess this is a HTDAAB demo by the Edge that was recorded before the going into the studio. I wonder if now they have added all the vocals or whether they were there in the first place.
"Luckiest Man in the World": The chorus has been resung with new lyrics (some lyrics have been punched in as well in some lines) and new backing vocals have been added as well. I actually think the new lyrics are better, although Bono's voice in the chorus sounds very scratchy and it has lost a bit of the original Mercy's "stream of consciousness" feel that was quite charming.
"Treason": Some additions have been made to this, although it's difficult to know what they are.
"I Don't Wanna See You Smile": No additions made, this is identical to Smile (part of "The complete U2")
"Country Mile" : Some additions have been made, no idea which parts.
"Happiness": Same thing.
"Are You Gonna Wait Forever?" : Identical to b-side. This is clearly from the ATYCLB versions, but was used as a b-side because it served as a blue-print for the new HTDAAB material.
"Theme from 'The Batman'": recorded by Edge at home, no new additions.
"All Because of You" (2) : This is the same Chris Thomas-produced version from 'The complete U2", but with added Edge harmony vocals and backing vocals. Edge actually explained this in a recent interview. Bono was uncomfortable with his vocal and asked Edge to double it. It's a nice effect and you can see how the addional overdubs are not always a bad thing. I like the new chorus backing vocals less, although I see that they are trying to balance out the weird structure of the chorus in this version.I am not a fan of U2 messing around with their old material to make new "hybrid" songs. I would prefer it if they left these songs and instrumentals alone as historical artefacts. I really dislike Wave of sorrow, think Angels too close to the ground is not interesting, and I find the released versions of Heaven and Hell (it did not need crappy new vocals and lame guitar overdubs, it was perfect as it was!) and Blow your house down underwhelming. For the record, I do however like Oh Berlin and Disappearing act.
So I would have preferred to get real outtakes from the time. Having said that, the additions made here seem to be relatively tasteful and in keeping with the original spirit of the album. So it's still a good listen.
The full credits:
Picture of You (X+W): Music by U2. Lyrics by Bono. Produced by Chris Thomas. Engineered by Carl Glanville. Assisted by Chris Heaney. Mixed by Carl Glanville.
Evidence of Life: Music by The Edge. Lyrics by The Edge with Bono. Produced by The Edge and Duncan Stewart. Recorded by Dan Vickers and Duncan Stewart. Mixed by Duncan Stewart. Keyboards: Bono. Additional Drums by The Edge.
Luckiest Man in the World: Music by U2. Lyrics by Bono. Produced by Jacknife Lee. Additional production by Duncan Stewart. Recorded by Carl Glanville and Duncan Stewart. Assisted by Chris Heaney. Mixed by Jacknife Lee and Duncan Stewart. Additional Guitar by Bono.
Treason: Music by U2 and Dave Stewart. Lyrics by Bono with The Edge. Produced by Dave Stewart and Jacknife Lee. Recorded by Carl Glanville with Duncan Stewart. Assited by Chris Heaney. Mixed by Jacknife Lee. Additional mixing by Duncan Stewart. Keyboards and Additional Guitar by Dave Stewart. Programming by Mick Elizondo. Choral backing vocals by Gateway Ambassador Singers.
I Don’t Wanna See You Smile: Music by U2. Lyrics by Simon Carmody. Produced by Steve Lillywhite and Jacknife Lee. Recorded by Carl Glanville. Assisted by Chris Heaney. Mixed by Jacknife Lee.
Country Mile: Music by U2. Lyrics by Bono. Produced by Chris Thomas. Additional Production by Duncan Stewart. Engineered by Carl Glanville. Assisted by Chris Heaney.
Happiness: Music by U2. Lyrics by Bono and the Edge. Produced by Steve Lillywhite, Jacknife Lee & Duncan Stewart. Assisted Chris Heaney. Engineered by Duncan Stewart & Carl Glanville. Mixed by Jacknife Lee & Duncan Stewart.
Are You Gonna Wait Forever?: Music by U2. Lyrics by Bono. Produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno. Recorded and mixed by Richard Rainey. Assisted by Chris Heaney. Backing vocals by The Edge.
Theme from ‘The Batman’: Music by The Edge. Produced by The Edge. Engineered by The Edge.
All Because of You 2: Produced by Chris Thomas. Engineered by Carl Glanville. Assisted by Chris Heaney. Additional recording by Duncan Stewart. Mixed by Carl Glanville. Backing vocals by The Edge.
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