The Dreamin' Kind
| The Dreamin' Kind | ||||
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| Released | January 16, 2026 | |||
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| Length | 38:42 | |||
| Label | Dualtone | |||
| Producer | Sam F. Kiszka | |||
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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
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rock N Roll" |
| 3:10 |
| 2. | "Dream Come True" |
| 3:52 |
| 3. | "Loyalty" |
| 2:38 |
| 4. | "On Fire" | Slim | 2:55 |
| 5. | "Stealin' Time" | Slim | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Rickety Ol' Bridge" | Slim | 2:40 |
| 7. | "Strange Companion" |
| 3:12 |
| 8. | "Possessive" | Slim | 2:28 |
| 9. | "Lord" | Slim | 3:26 |
| 10. | "Haunted Man" |
| 3:57 |
| 11. | "Dance on Thru" |
| 3:39 |
| 12. | "Engine 99" | Slim | 3:22 |
| 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. Kiszka – production (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 Lyman – mastering
- 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 Davidson – banjo, 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
References
- ^ 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) - ^ Parkinson, Richard (October 22, 2025). "Langhorne Slim introduces "The Dreamin' Kind" to the world in January 2026". Americana UK. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Langhorne Slim Shares Soulful New Single "On Fire"". Grateful Web. November 16, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ "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.