Iconic singer/songwriter Joe Jackson will release a new studio album titled “Hope and Fury” on April 10th, 2026. The 22nd studio album from Jackson in his famed career, the record features lyrics like this, suggesting he’s pretty fired up these days: “Hello cruel world / I’m not going away / So I might as well have my say.”
With a remarkable career spanning over four decades, a discography that includes 20 studio albums and five Grammy nominations, Joe Jackson has left an indelible mark on the music world. His loyal fanbase prizes Jackson’s unapologetic curiosity, impressive musical diversity, and unique artistic perception – ready to follow and embrace their idol in any new musical adventure he wants to explore. In 2025, Joe Jackson announces his first studio album in seven years! “Hello cruel world / I’m not going away / So I might as well have my say,” sings Joe Jackson on his new album, and there’s no doubt that at a point when many of his contemporaries have lost their passion, their talent, their voices or even their lives, Jackson goes from strength to strength. ‘Hope and Fury’ might, in fact, just be his best album yet
Featuring nine new songs, this album showcases Jackson’s ability to stay true to his vision — and challenge himself in the studio, even this far into his career. A news release quotes Jackson’s recent statement given in rare interview U.K.’s Chap magazine: “I always knew I was in this music thing for life. So every now and again I’m going to do something different, to keep it interesting.”
“Hope and Fury” will be out April 10th, 2026 on Ear Music, followed by a North American tour from May to July 2026 and a European run from September to December
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