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Life, Death and Dennis Hopper

The Waterboys · 2025

60 min · 25 tracks · folk rock · Celtic music

A vibrant tapestry of folk rock and Celtic melodies, laced with reflections on life and art.

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 want

  • prefer longer, cohesive pieces
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2025, 'Life, Death and Dennis Hopper' marks The Waterboys' return after a five-year hiatus since their last album. This project showcases a matured sound while maintaining the band's signature blend of folk rock and poetic lyricism, exploring themes of mortality and artistic legacy.
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

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