The Dreamin' Kind

The Dreamin' Kind
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 16, 2026
Studio
  • Studio Phoenix
  • Castle[1]
Length38:42
LabelDualtone
ProducerSam F. Kiszka
Langhorne Slim chronology
Strawberry Mansion
(2021)
The Dreamin' Kind
(2026)

The Dreamin' Kind is the eighth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim. It was released on January 16, 2026, by Dualtone Records. The album was produced by Sam F. Kiszka.[2]

Promotion

The album was preceded the release of three singles. The lead single, "Dream Come True", was released on August 13, 2025.[3] The dual second singles, "Rock N Roll" and "Haunted Man", were released on October 8, 2025, in tandem with the announcement of the album.[4] A music video for "Haunted Man" was released on November 6, 2025.[5] The third single, "On Fire", was released on November 16, 2025.[6]

Critical reception

In a review for No Depression, John Amen wrote that "While Slim has never sounded so polished, panoramic, or mainstream, his authenticity is never in question".[7]

Track listing

The Dreamin' Kind track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Rock N Roll"3:10
2."Dream Come True"3:52
3."Loyalty"
2:38
4."On Fire"Slim2:55
5."Stealin' Time"Slim3:23
6."Rickety Ol' Bridge"Slim2:40
7."Strange Companion"
  • Slim
  • S. Kiszka
3:12
8."Possessive"Slim2:28
9."Lord"Slim3:26
10."Haunted Man"
3:57
11."Dance on Thru"
  • Slim
  • J. Kiszka
  • Davidson
  • S. Kiszka
  • Wagner
3:39
12."Engine 99"Slim3:22
Total length:38:42

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[1]

  • Langhorne Slim – vocals (all tracks), backup vocals[a] (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 12), rhythm guitar (1, 3, 4), acoustic guitar (2, 6), guitar (3, 5, 7–12)
  • Sam F. Kiszkaproduction (all tracks), bass (1–4, 6–8, 10, 12), backup vocals[a] (1, 3, 4, 7, 12), piano (1, 7, 12), accordion (2), synthesizers (3, 7, 9), Mellotron (6, 10), organ (8)
  • Daniel Wagner – backup vocals[b] (1–4, 7, 11, 12), percussion (1–3, 6, 11, 12), drums (1, 3, 4, 6–8, 10–12), second guitar (5), vibro guitar (6); bridge guitar, whistle (7); lead guitar (8), guitar (11), keyboards (12)
  • Lance Van Dyke – engineering
  • Pete Lymanmastering
  • Greg Gordon – mixing
  • Casey McAllister – backup vocals[a] (1, 3, 4, 7, 12), organ (3, 4, 10), synthesizers (3), synth bass (5)
  • Cameron Neal – backup vocals[a] (1, 3, 4, 7, 12), lead guitar (1, 4, 6), piano (1), lap steel (12)
  • Goldy Miller – backup vocals[a] (1, 3, 4, 7, 12)
  • Hannah Wicklund – outro guitar (1)
  • Mat Davidsonbanjo, vocals (2); fiddle (5); pedal steel, backup vocals (10)
  • Kristin Wilkinson – string session leader, orchestration, viola (2, 9, 11)
  • David Angell – violin (2, 9, 11)
  • David Davidson – violin (2, 9, 11)
  • Alex Krew – cello (2, 9, 11)
  • Jake Kiszka – backup vocals (2, 11), Veillete (11)
  • Dan Hitchcock – saxophone (3, 7)
  • Jess Wolfe – backup vocals (4)
  • Omar Velasco – fiddle (8)
  • Omar Ruiz-Lopez – fiddle (9)
  • Alyssa Spyridon – creative direction
  • Kate LaMendola – photography
  • Clay Conder – layout, design

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e Credited as part of the Dreamin' Singers.
  2. ^ Credited individually and as part of the Dreamin' Singers.

References

  1. ^ a b The Dreamin' Kind (Media notes). Langhorne Slim. Dualtone Records. January 16, 2026.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. ^ Parkinson, Richard (October 22, 2025). "Langhorne Slim introduces "The Dreamin' Kind" to the world in January 2026". Americana UK. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  3. ^ Todd, Nate (August 13, 2025). "Langhorne Slim Releases 'Dream Come True' Single Featuring Greta Van Fleet Members, Elton John, Prince, Batman,and Jesus". JamBase. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  4. ^ Kahn, Andy (October 8, 2025). "Langhorne Slim Details 'The Dreamin' Kind' Album Produced By Greta Van Fleet's Sam F. Kiszka". JamBase. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  5. ^ Means-Shannon, Hannah (November 6, 2025). "Watch Langhorne Slim's Video For "Haunted Man" Shot In A Fog-Filled Haunted House". Wildfire Music + News. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  6. ^ "Langhorne Slim Shares Soulful New Single "On Fire"". Grateful Web. November 16, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  7. ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Langhorne Slim Reinvents Himself With 'The Dreamin' Kind', Embracing Fuller Sound". No Depression: Roots Music and Culture Journalism. January 14, 2026. Retrieved January 21, 2026.