The Afghan Whigs' sound was growing larger by the release during the days on Sub Pop, so the fact that Gentlemen turned out the way it did wasn't all that surprising as a result ("cinematic" was certainly the word the band was aiming for, what with credits describing the recording process as being "shot on location" at Ardent Studios). While Gentlemen is no monolith, it is very much of a piece at the start. While "If I Were Going" opens things on a slightly moodier tip, it's the crunch of...   [ read more ]

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Nothing sounds quite like The Afghan Whig's raw, unflinching music, which has amassed a large and loyal cult following over the years. This is their first ever compilation and it is an extraordinary portrait of one of American rock's most distinctive bands.

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SOUND SAVER. Set to a dense musical backing--led by Rick McCollum's searing guitar--the album is a collection of travelogues through the murky waters of singer Greg Dulli's twisted mind. The standout track is "I Know Your Little Secret," which opens on a plaintive note before using the cracked steps of Dulli's ravaged voice to build itself into an insistent and genuinely threatening piece of rock & roll. While Up In It, is perhaps not the most cohesive version of Dulli and Co.'s vision, it is a lot more em...   [ read more ]

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