The Afghan Whigs

Pulling away from the election results for a sec, I’d like to accompany the Afghan Whigs tracks posted below with some explanation. Hailing from Ohio, the AW's, or at least a few of them, supposedly met in a local jail cell, though All Music says otherwise. From there they became an alternative staple and a bunch of Gods to their fans.

I’ve read that Greg Duhli, the AW’s chief songwriter, vocalist and rhythm guitarist, described the band’s music as a R&B done up and rocked and at times I do agree. At others though the music becomes sex rock, alternative style, bordering on the no means no. It’s hard to explain, but if you are more than a casual listener you may agree. A writer in the Albuquerque Journal (where?) describes the music as a “dance-driven take on grunge” and perhaps that is the most P.C. take on it.

On a different note, Greg Duhli is supposed to be one of our generations more interesting characters. Nothing I write is going to give this guy justice, but there are stories out there on the Internets that will surprise even the most road worn and weary of you.

Without further ado, the Afghan Whigs, are like many bands of their time, better to listen to than to write about or discuss, so here are the tracks.


Be Sweet - Gentlemen
My Curse - Gentlemen
Crime Scene Part One - Black Love
Summer's Kiss - Black Love
Somethin' Hot - 1965
Neglekted - 1965


P.S. The covers The Afghan Whigs have chosen to perform aren't only interesting (R&B, Rap, The Wizard of Oz and Jazz). Seek them out and enjoy. Or stop by sometime and we can enjoy.