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1965

The Afghan Whigs · 1998

41 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A raw blend of soulful melodies and gritty guitar riffs that captures a tumultuous emotional landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, '1965' was The Afghan Whigs' fifth studio album and marked a significant point in their evolution, following the critically acclaimed 'Gentlemen.' At this stage, the band was solidifying its unique sound within the alternative rock scene, moving towards more introspective and complex themes in their lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
The Twilight Singers· Mark Lanegan· Interpol

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Somethin’ Hot 2:57
  • 2 Crazy 4:04
  • 3 Uptown Again 3:11
  • 4 Sweet Son of a Bitch 0:23
  • 5 66 3:23
  • 6 Citi Soleil 5:05
  • 7 John the Baptist 5:34
  • 8 The Slide Song 3:54
  • 9 Neglekted 4:01
  • 10 Omerta 5:40
  • 11 The Vampire Lanois 3:22

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata