""This started as a song about a fictional seaside town inspired by Brighton, but somehow my hometown Portsmouth muscled its way in, to be followed by a hundred other seaside towns in all their faded glory, and ultimately, by the whole damn country," Joe says. "It ended up being a love/hate song to England. When people say they have a love/hate relationship with something, they often just seem to mean that they have mixed feelings or they're 'on the fence'."
"The great Joe Jackson will release a new album, Hope and Fury, on April 10 via Earmusic. It's his first proper studio album in seven years and it was made with bassist Graham Maby, guitarist Teddy Kumpel, and drummer Doug Yowell, along with percussionist Paulo Stagnaro. The first single is fiery indeed, laying into England and its traditions. Watch the lyric video for "Welcome to Burning-by-Sea" below."
"Joe and his band will be on tour in 2026, starting with a North American leg that kicks off May 11 in Poughkeepsie and wraps up in NYC on July 18 at Beacon Theatre. He'll spend the fall touring across the UK and Europe and all dates are listed below. Hope and Fury Welcome to Burning-by-Sea I'm Not Sorry Made God Laugh Do Do Do Fabulous People After All This Time The Face End of the Pier See You in September"
Hope and Fury will be released April 10 via Earmusic. It is Joe Jackson's first proper studio album in seven years. The album was recorded with bassist Graham Maby, guitarist Teddy Kumpel, drummer Doug Yowell, and percussionist Paulo Stagnaro. The lead single, "Welcome to Burning-by-Sea", is a fiery, contradictory love/hate song about England and fading seaside towns. A lyric video for "Welcome to Burning-by-Sea" is available. The album track list contains ten songs. Joe and his band will tour in 2026 beginning May 11 in Poughkeepsie, with a North American leg concluding July 18 and additional UK and European dates in the fall.
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