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The Waterboys’ album Life, Death and Dennis Hopper tells the story of actor and filmmaker Dennis Hopper through songs, while also placing his life in the wider culture of his era. Bandleader Mike Scott described it as “the story of Dennis Hopper’s life in songs – and the story of his and our times.”
What is the album about?
Life, Death and Dennis Hopper is a concept album built around Hopper’s life and the cultural period surrounding it. The Waterboys’ announcement presents it as a song-based account of Hopper and his times. Sun Records frames the record as a song cycle that sets Hopper’s story alongside what the label calls “the saga of the last 75 years of western pop culture.” That broader characterization is the label’s description, not an independent critical consensus. The Waterboys’ announcement identifies the album’s concept and contributors.
Release date, formats and track count
The Waterboys’ official site announced April 4, 2025 as the release date and described the album as 25 tracks running 60 minutes, across vinyl and CD formats. Sun Records’ LP storefront instead labels the record “Originally released April 2, 2025.” The sources give conflicting dates, so the two should be attributed rather than treated as a single confirmed date.
The label has an official LP product page. The cited artist information identifies vinyl and CD, but does not establish current stock or price.
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Who appears on the album?
The Waterboys’ announcement names Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, Fiona Apple and Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes among the artists featured alongside the band. It presents them as contributors to the album; the announcement does not establish a track-by-track breakdown here.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How the companion album differs
Rips From The Cutting Room Floor is a separate companion album of tracks and vignettes from the Life, Death and Dennis Hopper sessions. Sun Records announced it for December 5, 2025. Its material is distinct from the original album’s 25-track count.
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