After the Astronaut
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| Released | June 26, 2026 | |||
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| Length | 45:45 | |||
| Label | Sunset Boulevard | |||
| Producer | Paul Leary | |||
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After the Astronaut is the ninth studio album by the American rock band Butthole Surfers, released on June 26, 2026, through Sunset Boulevard Records. It is their first studio album in 25 years since Weird Revolution (2001), which included re-recorded tracks from After the Astronaut, marking the longest gap between studio albums in the band's career.
Background
Despite their success with the album Electriclarryland (1996), the band's relationship with Capitol Records grew increasingly strained. After the Astronaut, which was intended for release in 1998 as the follow-up to Electriclarryland, was shelved, and the Butthole Surfers parted ways acrimoniously with their manager, Tom Bunch.[2] After resolving their dispute with Capitol, they re-recorded most of After the Astronaut's songs for their 2001 album Weird Revolution, on the Hollywood Records/Surfdog Records imprint, which was their most electronic album to date and had a trip hop sound.[3][4]
Release and promotion
On March 17, 2026, Butthole Surfers announced that After the Astronaut would finally be released on June 26, by Sunset Boulevard Records. The album's announcement came with the release of its lead single "Jet Fighter".[5] On April 21, 2026, the band released the second single "Imbuya".[6][7]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Gibby Haynes, Paul Leary and King Coffey.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Weird Revolution" | 4:03 |
| 2. | "Intelligent Guy" (Astronaut version) | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Jet Fighter" | 2:42 |
| 4. | "Mexico" | 3:50 |
| 5. | "Imbuya" | 2:55 |
| 6. | "Venus" | 3:53 |
| 7. | "The Last Astronaut" | 4:38 |
| 8. | "Yentel" | 3:22 |
| 9. | "Junkie Jenny in Gaytown" | 4:22 |
| 10. | "They Came In" | 5:03 |
| 11. | "I Don't Have a Problem" | 5:00 |
| 12. | "Turkey and Dressing" | 2:42 |
| Total length: | 45:45 | |
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[8]
Butthole Surfers
- Gibby Haynes – vocals
- Paul Leary – guitar, bass guitar, production, mixing
- King Coffey – drums
Additional contributors
- Howie Weinberg – mastering
- Stuart Sullivan – recording
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| UK Albums Sales (OCC)[9] | 95 |
| UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)[10] | 35 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[11] | 45 |
References
- ↑ "Os Lançamentos da Semana: 20 a 26 de junho de 2026". Silêncio no Estúdio (in Brazilian Portuguese). June 26, 2026. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
- ↑ Young, "Butthole Surfers Resurface: Austin Iconoclasts Exit Legal Morass, Sign to Surfdog/Hollywood", Billboard Magazine.
- ↑ Charts & awards – Billboard albums, Allmusic.
- ↑ Kennedy, Weird Revolution review, Allmusic.
- ↑ "Butthole Surfers To Release Shelved 1998 Album 'After The Astronaut'". stereogum.com. March 17, 2026. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- ↑ "BUTTHOLE SURFERS Release Music Video For 'Imbuya' From Upcoming Album 'After The Astronaut'". Blabbermouth.net. April 21, 2026.
- ↑ "News: Butthole Surfers Release New Single 'Imbuya'". New Noise Magazine. April 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Butthole Surfers / After the Astronaut / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Albums Sales Chart on 3/7/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 3/7/2026 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Top Album Sales: Week of July 11, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2026.