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New Orleans, United States (1997 – present)
The Twilight Singers is an alternative American band. The group was initially formed as a side project by The Afghan Whigs leader Greg Dulli in 1997. After the Whigs disbanded The Twilight Singers became an artistic vehicle, and has released four albums backed by international tours.
While in-between Afghan Whigs albums and amidst a dispute with their record label, Elektra, Dulli recorded demos for the act with friends and collaborators Shawn Smith (Brad, Satchel, Pigeonhed) and Harold “Happy” Chichester (Royal Crescent Mob, Howlin’ Maggie) in New Orleans. The demos have an exceptionally dark, tense, and New Orleans-flavored groove and swagger. As a result of The Afghan Whigs’ label troubles, it is debated that Elektra leaked the demo tapes as they were widely circulated in the trader circuit.
The Afghan Whigs settled their dispute with Elektra and signed with Sony/Columbia in April 1998. Columbia optioned The Twilight Singers recordings; but preferred to release a new Afghan Whigs album instead. The Afghan Whigs’ swan song 1965 was released in October 1998 to wide critical acclaim. The band toured for one year in support of the album but decided to disband in February 2001.
2000 saw Greg Dulli revive The Twilight Singers, reworking the original leaked demos with dance producers and remix auteurs Fila Brazillia. The final product was a mix of southern trumpet, Midwest idealism, and UK big beat, all masking a solemn dirge of life’s transformation to death. Columbia released the album as Twilight as Played by the Twilight Singers in September 2000. The band toured with members of Howlin’ Maggie and former Afghan Whigs’ drummer, Michael Horrigan, on bass.
While in-between Afghan Whigs albums and amidst a dispute with their record label, Elektra, Dulli recorded demos for the act with friends and collaborators Shawn Smith (Brad, Satchel, Pigeonhed) and Harold “Happy” Chichester (Royal Crescent Mob, Howlin’ Maggie) in New Orleans. The demos have an exceptionally dark, tense, and New Orleans-flavored groove and swagger. As a result of The Afghan Whigs’ label troubles, it is debated that Elektra leaked the demo tapes as they were widely circulated in the trader circuit.
The Afghan Whigs settled their dispute with Elektra and signed with Sony/Columbia in April 1998. Columbia optioned The Twilight Singers recordings; but preferred to release a new Afghan Whigs album instead. The Afghan Whigs’ swan song 1965 was released in October 1998 to wide critical acclaim. The band toured for one year in support of the album but decided to disband in February 2001.
2000 saw Greg Dulli revive The Twilight Singers, reworking the original leaked demos with dance producers and remix auteurs Fila Brazillia. The final product was a mix of southern trumpet, Midwest idealism, and UK big beat, all masking a solemn dirge of life’s transformation to death. Columbia released the album as Twilight as Played by the Twilight Singers in September 2000. The band toured with members of Howlin’ Maggie and former Afghan Whigs’ drummer, Michael Horrigan, on bass.
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This band is fucking amazing :O
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I've discovered this great band a few days ago and just can't stop playing 'Blackberry Belle'. :)
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zuzanchen wrote:
Only 2,4 million plays? Would expect a lot more..they deserve it. :)
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Ironic-heh wrote:
Glad you liked :) Yea, 1965 has some great tracks. It's definately my favorite aswell.
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Whisky Flavoured Sounds - connected artist.
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changeofseason wrote:
@Ironic-heh: i've checked out 1965 and black love so far. enjoyed them both. especially 1965.
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Ironic-heh wrote:
Changeofseason, check out the albums 1965 and Gentlemen by the Afghan Whigs. You won't be dissapointed.
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changeofseason wrote:
can't believe i'm just finding out about greg dulli. twilight singers is awesome. gutter twins is awesome (greg dulli + mark lanegan = binary star). still haven't listened to much afghan whigs...
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TS - My Greatest Love
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my first concert of the heineken festival, you were great!
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TTS at Open'er were so fucking amazing! Hope to see you soon once again in Poland! LOVE GUYS!
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The Twilight Singers Featuring Ani DiFranco
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We hope you enjoy this free download of a new song from the
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Records.
"Blackbird and the Fox" features a duet between Greg
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