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The Afghan Whigs‘ final recording for Sub Pop,Uptown Avondaleis anything but a contractual obligation — a five-track EP comprising four R&B covers and a remake ofCongregation‘s unlisted bonus track “Milez Iz Ded” (here retitled “The Rebirth of the Cool”), it’s a soulful, scorching collection that captures the band at their gritty best. Quickly dispelling any lingering doubts thatGreg Dulli‘s soul-man aspirations are anything but genuine, the disc’s covers of chestnuts likeFreda Payne‘s “Band of Gold” andthe Supremes‘ “Come See About Me” are remarkable, remaining true to the music’s R&B roots but infused withthe Whigs‘ noise-punk energy —Dullisings like a man possessed, rejuvenating this familiar material with both reverence and attitude.
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