Lovesongs for Underdogs is the solo debut album by American musician Tanya Donelly, who had formerly recorded with Throwing Muses, The Breeders, and Belly.

Lovesongs for Underdogs was released by Donelly's European label 4AD on September 8, 1997,[11] while Sire Records issued the album in the United States the following day.

[13] Two singles were released from Lovesongs for Underdogs: "Pretty Deep" on August 18, 1997,[14] and "The Bright Light" on November 24, 1997.

[15] Both singles were issued in CD format in two parts,[14][15] each including two newly-released B-sides.

[17] "Pretty Deep" and "The Bright Light" peaked at numbers 55 and 64 respectively on the UK Singles Chart.