via Spin.com
Greg Dulli is a happy man these days.
Even the guy known for crafting some of the darkest, fuck-the-universe rock’n'roll of the past 20 years (with the Afghan Whigs, the Twilight Singers, and the Gutter Twins) can’t resist the infectious euphoria of his adopted hometown of New Orleans, where the Saints Super Bowl triumph is still reason to celebrate — and Mardi Gras is in full swing.
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BCNCultura.cat (a Barcelona culture magazine) ranked the Afghan Whigs’ “Black Love” as the #1 album of the 90s.
From [Sic] Magazine
6. The Twilight Singers play Blackberry Belle
When Afghan Whigs ended, Greg Dulli formed Twilight Singers and it all seemed a bit watered down at first. Then he dropped Blackberry Belle on us. Stunning. Possibly his best record since Black Love. Pick it up if you can but the really smart people should ensure they grab any opportunity to see Dulli live. It doesn’t matter which guise. The Whigs (if only), Twilight Singers, Gutter Twins – if any of these bands pass through your town, go buy a ticket. I swear if you don’t enjoy it, I’ll refund you myself.
The Twilight Singers official website launched a forum this week.
Sign up to be a member and start posting here:
http://www.thetwilightsingers.com/talk/
After an extended hiatus, Scott Ford’s radio show returns on Thursday. The show has a new website address (fordradio.wordpress.com) so update your bookmarks.
Best of 2009: Top 10 Memphis records are melody of old and new – GoMemphis.com
8. Susan Marshall, Little Red, (Madjack Records)
Given the natural ease with which she sings, it’s easy to take local diva Marshall for granted. Despite her sterling backing work — in service of Cat Power, the Afghan Whigs, and Lucinda Williams — Marshall has built a equally impressive solo catalog, with the long-in-the-making Little Red showcasing her versatility and vocal gifts as a blues mama, soul soother and tear-inducing balladeer.
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Best of Memphis Music: Dickinson’s influence loomed large in 2009 – GoMemphis.com
7. A consummate sidewoman who has sung with Lenny Kravitz, Norah Jones, Cat Power and countless others, Memphis diva Susan Marshall enjoyed her most satisfying solo effort to date with Little Red, an evocative, richly produced update of classic soul.
Via Boston Rock Music Examiner’s Essential 00’s List
The first release post-Afghan Whigs for Twilight head Greg Dulli and recorded after the death of his good friend, director Ted Demme, Blackberry Belle was an expression of darkness and despair. Start to finish it’s a ride full of tragedy and lost love with just enough of a pop sheen to mask the lyrical bloodletting.
From FILTER Magazine
Today’s Top 10 list comes from Greg Dulli. Member of The Afghan Whigs, Twilight Singers and The Gutter Twins, Dulli spent the summer touring South America, Europe and Australia. Check out what Dulli’s been listening to this year:
Greg Dulli of The Afghan Whigs/Twilight Singers/The Gutter Twins
1. Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
2. Little Dragon – Machine Dreams
3. Tinariwen – Imidiwan: Companions
4. Wussy – Wussy
5. Various Artists – Gilles Peterson Presents Havana Cultura
6. Bat For Lashes – Two Suns
7. Handsome Furs – Face Control
8. The Aliens – Luna
9. Dam-Funk – Toeachizown
10. Kid Cudi – Man On the Moon: The End of Day
Summer’s Kiss: A Tribute to the Afghan Whigs and our Summerskiss T-shirt are on-sale for the holidays! For a very limited time, pick up the album or the t-shirt for only $10!