The Afghan Whigs release tenth studio album ‘Soft Control’

The Afghan Whigs have released their tenth studio album, ‘Soft Control’, marking forty years of the band’s career. Produced by frontman Greg Dulli and Christopher Thorn, the album follows their previous work, ‘How Do You Burn?’.

Reviews of the new record describe it as a polished production that incorporates elements of late 90s and early 2000s rock mixed with electronic influences. While some critics note a shift toward a calmer, more resigned tone compared to the band’s earlier soul-infused rock and intense lyrical themes, the album includes standout tracks such as ‘House of I’ and ‘My Lover’.

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