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- Summary: The first full-length release of original songs from The Lemonheads since 2006's self-titled album features contributions by Bryce Goggin, The Moldy Peaches' Adam Green, Juliana Hatfield, J Mascis, Tom Morgan, Erin Rae, The Bevis Frond's Nick Saloman, and John Strohm of the Blake Babies.
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- Record Label: Fire Records
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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Nov 17, 2025It may not be quite up there with the band’s classic ’90s releases, but there’s enough quality on display to reassess Dando’s ‘poster boy of grunge turned heroin casualty’ reputation.
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UncutOct 21, 2025The sound overall mostly evokes the primordial, punky, pre-grunge Lemonheads, leavened now as then by Dando's insuppressible pop sense. [Dec 2025, p.33]
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Oct 22, 2025While not as accessible as It’s A Shame About Ray or as punk-focused as Hate Your Friends, Love Chant is an impressive blending of both styles.
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Oct 29, 2025Evolving his signature sound with country and psychedelia is a good fit, and the aforementioned highs make the record worth a listen. Hopefully, this is the first phase of a new chapter for the Lemonheads.
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Dec 22, 2025Love Chant leaves no doubt that he has a ways to go on both his personal and songwriting journeys, but it proves that he’s already well on his way, looking to the past to push his sound—and self—forward.
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Oct 30, 2025‘Love Chant’ takes time to sink in, but it grows on the listener with every return.
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Record CollectorOct 21, 2025There are elements of grunge on Deep End and curtain-raising single, albeit with a keen ear for melody that suggests Dando's pop sensibilities are as strong as ever. [Nov 2025, p.104]