*Indie Exclusive Pink & Black Smush Splatter Vinyl LP* Soft Control is The Afghan Whigs' tenth studio album and their first since 2022's How Do You Burn? The band recorded 22 songs across four studios — Fireside Sound in Joshua Tree, Marigny Studios in New Orleans, Gold Diggers Sound in East Hollywood, and Sycamore in Cincinnati — and pared them down to ten tracks in a taut 37 minutes. Cameo contributions come from former Afghan Whigs drummer Patrick Keeler, vocalist/violist Petra Haden, and My Morning Jacket keyboardist Bo Koster, among others. Frontman Greg Dulli has framed the record as a milestone in his own evolution. "I've worked hard on my inner peace," he commented. "I was an angry young man, and it fueled my art, ambition and my drive. I wouldn't change anything because I can't. But as I got into photography and other art forms, I realized that I'm not in competition with anyone — including myself. Now, I know what I'm doing and there's a quiet confidence that comes with being able to back it up." The album is led by single "Jungle Roux," following earlier previews "House of I" and "Duvateen." Tracklist Jungle Roux House Of I Duvateen My Lover The Deepest of the Darkest Shadow Mariah Luster Memphis, Texas 77 Loose Talk A Simulation
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