Lovesick Sentimental is the second studio album by the Australian alternative rock band Pacific Avenue. It was surprise released on 27 February 2026, a week earlier than scheduled, due to anticipation. It had initially been announced for release on 6 March in November 2025.
Upon release, drummer Dom Littrich told The Music: "This last album was a bit of a process. We had a few factors that were out of our control. We linked up with producer Doug Bowen from LA, kicking things off after our headline tour over there. But then the fires happened in LA, Harry got a bit sick, and everything was delayed. The silver lining was that it gave us a bit more time to create it all as a body of work rather stand-alone songs and singles. There's an overarching theme, but we all agree as a band that it's got this stadium rock kind of vibe. As in big sounds with lyrics that allow people to sing along in a ballad-type way."
The album will be supported by the Australian Lovesick Sentimental tour in March 2026.
Reception Rolling Stone Australia said "Lovesick Sentimental captures a band in full bloom and proves why they've become one of Australia's most loved and dynamic acts."
Jacob McCormack from The Music noted "new sonic territories" on the album saying, "It's a marginal departure from the heavy, traditional rock sounds of Flowers, moving towards a sound that captures stadium rock ballads" calling it "as an ode to the sounds the band grew up with in the '90s."
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from Tidal. Pacific Avenue Benjamin Fryer – guitar Jack Kay – bass Dominic Littrich – drums Harry O'Brien – vocals, guitar, keyboards
Additional contributors Doug Boehm – production, mixing Lachlan Bostock – co-production on "Working Class Hero" Blake Lauricella – engineering Dave Cooley – mastering
Charts + Chart performance for Lovesick Sentimental Chart (2026) Peakposition Australian Albums (ARIA) 17
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