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- Summary: The latest full-length release from British singer-songwriter Joe Jackson was produced with Patrick Dillett.
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- Record Label: earMUSIC
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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UncutApr 17, 2026It's a partial return to the jazzy pop sophistication of early-'80s sets Night And Day and Body And Soul, but with more aggressive percussion. His trademark wit is especially evident. [May 2026, p.32]
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MojoApr 17, 2026The music is as sharply observed as the writing. [May 2026, p.84]
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Apr 17, 2026If you share Joe Jackson's irritation with the world (especially the United Kingdom) at the present moment, you're likely to enjoy it, but despite its musical excellence, it's hard not to feel that it wears out its welcome by the time it runs through its 35 minutes.
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Apr 17, 2026Wherever the politics of Hope and Fury truly lie, the most disconcerting impression from all the finger-wagging and score-settling is that it sounds like a swansong. As a possible final word, it leaves a distinctly bitter aftertaste on an otherwise remarkable career.