Love, Love, Love is the second studio album by the American singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez. Released on May 8, 2026 via Mercury Records, it follows three singles released by Sanchez; "Sweet Love", "Love, Love, Love", and "Chuck the Money". Sanchez was embarking on the Sing Love Again Tour in support of the album, but cancelled it before embarking on the Australian leg of the tour, citing stress, anxiety, and negative energy involved with the making of the album.[1][2][3][4]
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| Released | May 8, 2026 | |||
| Length | 31:46 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
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Background
editSanchez released the single "Sweet Love" on January 9, 2026. "Sweet Love" was his first single released in over two years, following his rendition of the Christmas song "Silver Bells". Sanchez would go on to announce the title of his upcoming second studio album, Love, Love, Love, on March 4, and the title track "Love, Love, Love" was released on March 6. Another single from the album, "Chuck the Money" was released on April 17.[5]
Sanchez has stated that the album was mean to divert from the '50s/'60s rock and fictional storyline that inspired his debut studio album Angel Face. He says the album was inspired by "the love I've been lucky enough to receive, the love I sometimes struggle to give to others, and my desire to see people come together",[6] and that the album is "much more a reflection of my personal life now, almost like a coming of age in terms of love."[7]
Cancellation of tour
editThe album was coincided by the Sing Love Again Tour. Sanchez embarked on the first leg of the tour across Europe and the UK, and was announced to be embarking on an additional Australian leg of the tour, but cancelled it abruptly. In a statement on Instagram published on June 15, 2026, Sanchez stated that anxiety, stress, and negative energy involved with the making of the album "absolutely ruined this music" for him. He stated the negative experience was affected him so much that he "wanted to quit making music all together." He stated he embarked on the EU/UK tour anyways to see if the experience would change his outlook on the music, but it did not. He also expressed grievances with the nature of modern music, citing "disgusting, heavily pornographic lyrics, nothing driving people to do anything, to see anything different in a way that helps others along." Additionally, he stated he was fed up with the need to have a constant presence on social media to maintain popularity. He closed out the statement by saying that he would return when he had created a space for him to "make the art that I want to make and promote it in a way that feels restful for me."[4][8]
Track listing
editAll titles are styled in all uppercase.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "It Might Be Love" | 3:06 | |
| 2. | "Sweet Love" |
| 2:25 |
| 3. | "Love, Love, Love" |
| 4:02 |
| 4. | "Home to Mother" (with Stephen Day) |
| 3:16 |
| 5. | "Chuck the Money" |
| 2:44 |
| 6. | "Already Got Me" |
| 2:18 |
| 7. | "Ooo Baby (I Love You)" |
| 2:06 |
| 8. | "Dance Away the Music" |
| 2:12 |
| 9. | "Forgetting Your Kiss" |
| 3:05 |
| 10. | "Don't Let Me Go" |
| 2:48 |
| 11. | "You Are So Beautiful" | Sanchez | 3:44 |
| Total length: | 31:46 | ||
Personnel
editCredits are adapted from Tidal.[9]
- Stephen Sanchez – vocals, background vocals (all tracks); piano (tracks 1, 7, 11), guitar (5, 6, 9, 10)
- Oscar Görres – bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, programming, production, engineering (all tracks); piano (1–6, 8–10), percussion (2–5, 7, 9)
- Serban Ghenea – mixing
- Bryce Bordone – mixing
- Randy Merrill – mastering
- Mattman & Robin – production (1, 7, 8, 11); guitar (1, 7, 8), programming (1, 7, 11), background vocals (1, 8); vocal production, vocal engineering (4); keyboards, piano (8); drums, percussion (11)
- Günter Gorres – saxophone (2, 3), tenor saxophone (5)
- Jonne Bentlöv – trumpet (3, 5), flugelhorn (5)
- Davide Rossi – string arrangement, violin, viola, cello (3)
- Evan Cobb – baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone (4); saxophone (5)
- Vinnie Ciesielski – trumpet (4, 5), flugelhorn (4)
- Courtlan Clement – guitar (4, 5)
- Konrad Snyder – engineering (4, 5)
- Stephen Day – vocals (4)
Charts
editReferences
edit- ↑ Desdale, Andrea (April 24, 2026). "Stephen Sanchez says new tour will be 'a celebration of love, for sure'". ABC Audio. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Stephen Sanchez talks new album". Good Morning America. March 16, 2026. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ Gibbs, Audrey (April 21, 2026). "Love, Nashville and Stephen Sanchez's most personal album yet". The Tennessean. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- 1 2 Irvin, Jack (June 15, 2026). "Stephen Sanchez Apologizes as He Cancels Tour Dates and Rants About 'Discouraging' State of 'Popular Music'". People. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Stephen Sanchez is ready to spread some 'Love, Love, Love'". Good Morning America. March 16, 2026. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
- ↑ Murray, Robin (March 9, 2026). "Stephen Sachez Confirms New Album 'LOVE, LOVE, LOVE'". Clash. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ Holder, Miles (April 23, 2026). "Stephen Sanchez Covers FAULT Magazine, to talk the complexities of LOVE, LOVE, LOVE". Fault Magazine. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ Griffiths, Neil (June 16, 2026). "'I'm Truly Sorry': Stephen Sanchez Apologises For Cancellation of Australia & New Zealand Tour 'Without Explanation'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- 1 2 "Love, Love, Love / Stephen Sanchez / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Stephen Sanchez – Love, Love+ Love" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Stephen Sanchez – Love, Love+ Love" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Top Albums Physiques (Semaine du 15 mai 2026)" (in French). Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 15/5/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Albums Sales Chart on 15/5/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.