Life, Death and Dennis Hopper
The Waterboys · 2025
60 min · 25 tracks · folk rock
A vibrant exploration of Americana infused with the Waterboys' signature storytelling and eclectic musicality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hollywood ’55 — This track encapsulates the spirit of classic Hollywood through a nostalgic lens, highlighting the band's knack for vivid imagery in songwriting.
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Blues for Terry Southern — A tribute to the influential writer, this song showcases the band's fusion of literary references with bluesy melodies, marking a standout moment on the album.
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Everybody Loves Dennis Hopper — The title track serves as a central thematic anchor for the album, weaving personal narrative with broader cultural commentary about fame and legacy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- reflective moments of life
- short bursts of vivid storytelling
- ideal for thoughtful afternoon listens
- playful energy for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in contemporary music themes.
- Career context
- Released in 2025, Life, Death and Dennis Hopper marks The Waterboys' first album since their acclaimed 2020 release, Good Luck, Seeker. At this point in their career, the band is solidifying their legacy, blending traditional folk influences with modern themes while navigating a post-pandemic music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pogues· Fairport Convention· Clannad
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kansas 2:15
- 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 4:01
- 7 Freaks on Wheels 0:58
- 8 Blues for Terry Southern 2:45
- 9 Memories of Monterey 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 3:32
- 17 Letter From an Unknown Girlfriend 2:08
- 18 Rock Bottom 1:16
- 19 I Don’t Know How I Made It 2:34
- 20 Frank (Let’s F*ck) 2:00
- 21 Katherine 1:31
- 22 Everybody Loves Dennis Hopper 3:02
- 23 Golf, They Say 3:31
- 24 Venice, California (Victoria) / The Passing of Hopper 4:04
- 25 Aftermath 2:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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