The Afghan Whigs - Soft Control

NEW VINYL LP ON BMG 2026

180 GRAM VINYL LP [ Pre-order now, out 21.08.2026)

Limited Edition, Indie Exclusive Edition, Pink / Black Smush With Splatter Vinyl

The Afghan Whigs new album, Soft Control captures The Afghan Whigs’ unique ability to conflagrate stab-you-in-your-nose bone guitars and cubist refractions of soul and R&B.  You expect bangers from The Afghan Whigs, and there are bangers. Yet there is a reconciliation of loud volume and somber reflections, living life with joy and purpose while keeping one eye on the clock and remaining aware of the absurdity. The Afghan Whigs’ tenth album is a sterling addition to a singular body of work –a double-sided invitation to embrace the light and welcome the darkness.

Tracklist

Side A
1) Jungle Roux
2) House of I
3) Duvateen
4) My Lover
5) The Deepest Part of the Darkest Shadow

Side B
1) Mariah Luster
2) Memphis, Texas
3) 77
4) Loose Talk
5) A Simulation