Life, Death and Dennis Hopper
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| Released | 4 April 2025 | |||
| Length | 60:37 | |||
| Label | Sun | |||
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Life, Death and Dennis Hopper is the sixteenth studio album by Scottish folk rock group the Waterboys, released by Sun Records on 4 April 2025. The title refers to the actor and director Dennis Hopper.[1] The album features guest appearances from Fiona Apple, Steve Earle, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, and Bruce Springsteen.
Release and promotion
The album was announced on 6 January 2025[2] along with its lead single "Hopper's on Top (Genius)", which was released on 10 January.[3]
The second single, "Letter from an Unknown Girlfriend", features Fiona Apple and was released on 21 March 2025.[4][5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kansas" (featuring Steve Earle) |
| 2:14 |
| 2. | "Hollywood'55" |
| 1:34 |
| 3. | "Live in the Moment, Baby" |
| 2:28 |
| 4. | "Brooke / 1712 North Crescent Heights" |
| 1:30 |
| 5. | "Andy (A Guy Like You)" |
| 2:23 |
| 6. | "The Tourist" (featuring Barny Fletcher) |
| 4:01 |
| 7. | "Freaks on Wheels" |
| 0:58 |
| 8. | "Blues for Terry Southern" |
| 2:45 |
| 9. | "Memories of Monterey" | Scott | 1:16 |
| 10. | "Riding Down to Mardi Gras" |
| 2:20 |
| 11. | "Hopper's on Top (Genius)" |
| 3:09 |
| 12. | "Transcendental Peruvian Blues" |
| 2:24 |
| 13. | "Michelle (Always Stay)" |
| 3:07 |
| 14. | "Freakout at the Mud Palace" |
| 3:04 |
| 15. | "Daria" |
| 1:09 |
| 16. | "Ten Years Gone" (featuring Bruce Springsteen) | Scott | 3:32 |
| 17. | "Letter from an Unknown Girlfriend" (featuring Fiona Apple) | Scott | 2:08 |
| 18. | "Rock Bottom" | Scott | 1:16 |
| 19. | "I Don’t Know How I Made It" (featuring Taylor Goldsmith) |
| 2:34 |
| 20. | "Frank (Let's Fuck)" |
| 2:00 |
| 21. | "Katherine" (featuring Anana Kaye) |
| 1:31 |
| 22. | "Everybody Loves Dennis Hopper" | Scott | 3:02 |
| 23. | "Golf, They Say" |
| 3:31 |
| 24. | "Venice, California (Victoria) / The Passing of Hopper" |
| 4:04 |
| 25. | "Aftermath" |
| 2:37 |
| Total length: | 60:37 | ||
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP)[7] | 57 |
| Irish Albums (IRMA)[8] | 65 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[9] | 57 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[10] | 4 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] | 48 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[12] | 72 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[13] | 4 |
References
- ^ Anagricel Duran (6 January 2025). "The Waterboys announce new album 'Life, Death And Dennis Hopper' with Bruce Springsteen, Fiona Apple and more". NME. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ Tyler Damara Kelly (6 January 2025). "Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle and Fiona Apple feature on new album from The Waterboys". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ Daniel Kreps (10 January 2025). "See the Waterboys Take Psychedelic Trip in Video for 'Hopper's on Top (Genius)'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ Larisha Paul (21 March 2025). "The Waterboys Deliver 'Letter From an Unknown Girlfriend' Through Fiona Apple on New Single". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ Eddie Fu (21 March 2025). "Fiona Apple Guests on The Waterboys' New Song "Letter from an Unknown Girlfriend": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ Abby Jones (6 January 2024). "The Waterboys Announce Dennis Hopper Concept Album Feat. Bruce Springsteen, Fiona Apple, & More". Stereogum. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Top 100 Rock & Metal Albums du semaine 20, 2025" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts (Week 15, 2025)". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "Album 2025 uke 15". VG-lista. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – The Waterboys – Life, Death and Dennis Hopper". Hung Medien. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 April 2025.