The Afghan Whigs

THE AFGHAN WHIGS Return With Adrenalized Steamroller ‘I’LL MAKE YOU SEE GOD’

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Daily electricity to load your batteries

23 February 2022

The by now legendary passion rockers THE AFGHAN WHIGS from Cincinnati, Ohio
with mastermind GREG DULLI in the middle are back from never been away, although
it’s 5 years since last album In Spades made my ears shake.

New single I’ll MAKE YOU SEE GOD is a striking steamroller, a red-hot-heated ripsnorter, an unstoppable cannonball going everywhere fast. Manic blitzkrieg guitars working their way to an explosive finish, ruthless drum/bass attack with merciless force, and Greg Dulli‘s avid vox add a rush of blood vocality. This slam dunk will feature in the upcoming PlayStation game Gran Turismo 7.

Dulli: “That’s one of the hardest rock songs we’ve ever done.
It was written and performed on sheer adrenalin.”

See God here…

On the road…

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(photo Afghan Whigs received via PR AW)

UNDERWORLD And THE AFGHAN WHIGS – 25 Years Ago

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11 March 2021

Band: UNDERWORLD (UK)
Techno freaks Karl Hyde and Rick Smith
Album: SECOND THOUGHTS IN THE INFANTS – 4th LP
Released: 11 March 1996 – 25 years ago today

Key single: Pearls Girl…

Full album…

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Band: THE AFGHAN WHIGS (US)
Active: 1986–2001, 2006, 2012–present
Album: BLACK LOVE
Released: 12 March 1996 – 25 years ago tomorrow

Key track: Blame etc…

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THE AFGHAN WHIGS Released Their Soul-Stirring ’65’ Album 20 Years Ago…

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Going back in sonic history looking for memorable albums…

26 October 2018

Band: THE AFGHAN WHIGS

Album: 65 – the Cincinnati band’s sixth LP

Released: 27 October 1998 – 20 years ago

ALL MUSIC review: “With 1965, the Afghan Whigs finally made the gritty soul record just always out of their reach, seamlessly integrating the R&B aspirations which have textured the band’s sound since the beginning, the music simmers with raw energy, its deep, dark grooves not so much white-boy as simply white-hot. Recorded in New Orleans, the album is plainly the product of its environment. Sultry, sleazy, and more than a little menacing, here more than ever, Greg Dulli is the frontman you love to hate, strutting and swaggering his way through standout tracks like “Something Hot,” “Uptown Again,” and “John the Baptist” with predatory aggression. (Who else would deliver a lyric like “I got the devil in me, girl” as though it were a pickup line?) Still, for all its cocksure arrogance, 1965 is nevertheless a sincere tribute to the classic music recalled by the album’s title, lyrics aside, even if Dulli did sell his soul, he’s somehow managed
to get it all back.” – Score: 4.5/5

TURN UP THE VOLUME! says: The Whigs best album to my ears. Modern-day soul exorcism with Greg Dulli both victim and priest. A soul-stirring sensation. Top score!

Relive 65 here…

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THE AFGHAN WHIGS – New Fervent Track ‘ARABIAN HEIGHTS’ From Forthcoming Album ‘IN SPADES….’

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Fresh sonic impulses for your ears…

7sevenmix

THE AFGHAN WHIGS will release new album IN SPADES on 5th of May via Sub Pop
Records. The record is described in a press statement as: “a searing and soulful rock
effort that emphasizes its pop instincts while contrasting with the seductive themes found throughout. From its evocative cover art to the troubled spirits haunting its halls, ‘In Spades’ casts a spell that challenges the listener to unpack its dark metaphors and spectral imagery.” After sharing impressive first single DEMON IN PROFILE a few weeks ago here’s second track ARABIAN HEIGHTS. A highly ardent stroke pushed by an ongoing groove that creeps slowly under your skin…

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THE AFGHAN WHIGS – Back With First Impressive Single ‘DEMON IN PROFILE’ From Upcoming New Album…

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Fresh sonic impulses for your ears…

7sevenmix

THE AFGHAN WHIGS have a new album ready. IN SPADES will be released on 5 May
via Sub Pop Records describing the new record as: “a searing and soulful rock effort that emphasizes its pop instincts while contrasting with the seductive themes found throughout. From its evocative cover art to the troubled spirits haunting its halls, ‘In Spades’ casts a spell that challenges the listener to unpack its dark metaphors and spectral imagery.” .


Artwork ‘In Spades’…

The whole LP is written and produced by frontman GREG DULLI who stated: “It’s a spooky record. I like that it’s veiled. It’s not a concept album per se, but as I began to assemble it, I saw an arc and followed it. To me it’s about memory – in particular, how quickly life and memory can blur together.” Here’s is the first single, annex video, DEMON IN PROFILE. The song starts slowly and bluesy before growing in intensity and power and exploding almost completely when a steamy horn section joins in. Vintage Whigs! Quite impressive! The surreal and dark clip features singer-songwriter Har Mar Superstar. Let’s roll…

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(photo by TUTV!)