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Cincinnati, United States (1986 – 2001)
American band the Afghan Whigs were a soul-influenced, alternative rock band that was mainly active in the 1990s. While achieving only moderate commercial success, the Afghan Whigs attracted ample critical acclaim and deeply loyal fans, Rolling Stone described the band as spending “the bulk of their career on the brink of stardom”, yet they’ve “never quite broken beyond a substantial legion of devotees enamored of their thinly veiled sleaze.”
Formed in Cincinnati in 1986, Greg Dulli (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick McCollum (lead guitar), John Curley (bass), and Steve Earle (drums — not to be confused with country musician Steve Earle) .
In 1988, they released their debut album Big Top Halloween on their own Ultrasuede label. The album caught the attention and imagination of the independent music community and the band soon signed to Sub Pop of Seattle in 1989. Sub Pop’s signing of the Afghan Whigs created quite a stir at the time as they were the first non-Northwestern U.S. band to record for the label.
In 1990, their first Sub Pop release Up in It was released; the blistering pace and yowling, effects-heavy guitars on tracks like “White Trash Party” gave no hint of the stylistic about-face to come. It was followed by a limited edition single released by No.6 Records under the name The Ornament.
With the critically acclaimed 1992 album Congregation and a limited covers EP, Uptown Avondale, the band adopted what would become their signature soul-influenced sound.
Soon the Afghan Whigs signed to a major label, Elektra Records, and in 1993 released another critically acclaimed album, Gentlemen. Although the singles “Debonair” and “Gentlemen” were fairly popular, the album failed to launch the band into the mainstream.
Formed in Cincinnati in 1986, Greg Dulli (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick McCollum (lead guitar), John Curley (bass), and Steve Earle (drums — not to be confused with country musician Steve Earle) .
In 1988, they released their debut album Big Top Halloween on their own Ultrasuede label. The album caught the attention and imagination of the independent music community and the band soon signed to Sub Pop of Seattle in 1989. Sub Pop’s signing of the Afghan Whigs created quite a stir at the time as they were the first non-Northwestern U.S. band to record for the label.
In 1990, their first Sub Pop release Up in It was released; the blistering pace and yowling, effects-heavy guitars on tracks like “White Trash Party” gave no hint of the stylistic about-face to come. It was followed by a limited edition single released by No.6 Records under the name The Ornament.
With the critically acclaimed 1992 album Congregation and a limited covers EP, Uptown Avondale, the band adopted what would become their signature soul-influenced sound.
Soon the Afghan Whigs signed to a major label, Elektra Records, and in 1993 released another critically acclaimed album, Gentlemen. Although the singles “Debonair” and “Gentlemen” were fairly popular, the album failed to launch the band into the mainstream.
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bprichard wrote:
My favorite album ever. Tour China?
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wanillia wrote:
COME TO POLAND. [2]
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panSmith wrote:
join us http://www.lastfm.pl/group/Mute+Records+Fans
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Hutsmod wrote:
Any chance they do a tour? [2]
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machine_head_72 wrote:
Archers of Loaf will also be playing on the Sunday
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machine_head_72 wrote:
They are playing at ATP I'll be your mirror on 27 May 2012 at Alexandra Palace. Prices are pretty expensive for the day and the weekend as they aren't the only act playing. It will set you back about £60 to see them on the day.
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nelsonphillipio wrote:
1965 is one of my all time favourite albums. I'm hoping they play it in it's entirety at some point, somewhere, somehow...
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HeadOfRingo wrote:
So excited about the reunion shows! Hope they do a few more, hopefully at least one closer to my vicinity. I hope somebody will videotape a few songs for everyone else who can't make it to the shows!
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Aki_A wrote:
Any chance they do a tour?
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konfabulacja wrote:
i - finally! - can write it here: COME TO POLAND.
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9Nails wrote:
Anyone know, or have any thoughts around if they are only gonna play those two shows, or will there be more?
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pkdone wrote:
Maan never thought I'd see the day - I thought spring 99 was the last saw time I'd see my favourite (by a mile) band - didn't see this one coming - tickets bought for London! Come on!!!!!
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radiohoofdnz wrote:
Yeah.
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Crazy_Dingo wrote:
Woah yes!
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RichvanKerr wrote:
Fuck yes!
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secret_nick wrote:
Primavera, too. pretty please.
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fluffygrue wrote:
Eeeeeeeeeee! OMG!
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daveo76 wrote:
holy fucking fuck, tickets duly (dulli?) booked!!!!!
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TheMadDaddy wrote:
http://www.pitchfork.com/news/44833-the-afghan-whigs-to-reunite-for-atp/ FUCK YEAH
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Kee440 wrote:
THEYRE BACK
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