In Spades

Last updated
In Spades
In Spades (Afghan Whigs cover).jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 5, 2017 (2017-05-05)
Recorded New Orleans, Los Angeles, Memphis, Joshua Tree
Genre Alternative rock
Length36:19
Label Sub Pop Records
Producer Greg Dulli
The Afghan Whigs chronology
Do to the Beast
(2014)
In Spades
(2017)
How Do You Burn?
(2022)

In Spades is the eighth studio album by American alternative rock band The Afghan Whigs, released on May 5, 2017 [1] [2] on Sub Pop Records.

Contents

Reception

The album received mainly positive reviews; according to online review aggregator Metacritic, it has a score of 79%, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [3]

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic 79/100
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [4]
Pitchfork 7.6/10 [5]
The Line of Best FitStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [6]
The Guardian Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [7]
The Spill Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [8]

Accolades

PublicationAccoladeYearRankRef.
Drowned in Sound Favourite Albums of 20172017
92
[9]
Pitchfork 20 Best Rock Albums of 20172017
14

Track listing

All tracks are written by Greg Dulli.

In Spades [11]
No.TitleLength
1."Birdland"2:50
2."Arabian Heights"5:00
3."Demon in Profile"3:24
4."Toy Automatic"2:56
5."Oriole"4:06
6."Copernicus"3:30
7."The Spell"3:46
8."Light as a Feather"3:08
9."I Got Lost"3:22
10."Into the Floor"4:17
Total length:36:19

Personnel

Adapted from Discogs. [12]

Charts

Chart (2017)Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) [13] 10
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) [14] 58
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) [15] 59
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [16] 60
Irish Albums (IRMA) [17] 70
Scottish Albums (OCC) [18] 25
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [19] 98
UK Albums (OCC) [20] 55
US Billboard 200 [21] 108

Related Research Articles

<i>I Com</i> 2004 studio album by Miss Kittin

I Com is the first solo studio album by French singer and DJ Miss Kittin, released on 31 May 2004 by NovaMute Records. It is Miss Kittin's first solo release, having previously released albums in collaboration with The Hacker and Golden Boy. As in her previous works, electro-funk and electroclash continue to be the primary genres.

<i>LCD Soundsystem</i> (album) 2005 studio album by LCD Soundsystem

LCD Soundsystem is the debut studio album by American rock band LCD Soundsystem. It was released on January 24, 2005, jointly through DFA and Capitol Records in the United States and EMI elsewhere. The album encompasses genres that range from dance-punk to electronica to indie rock to dance music. The album was critically acclaimed upon release and was nominated for the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album. Many singles were released to promote the album, including the band's breakout "Daft Punk Is Playing at My House", which reached number one on the UK Dance Chart in March, 2005.

<i>I Am a Bird Now</i> 2005 studio album by Antony and the Johnsons

I Am a Bird Now is the second album by New York City band Antony and the Johnsons. It won the Mercury Prize on September 6, 2005. After winning the prize, the album shot up the UK albums chart from #135 to #16 in one week, the biggest jump in the history of the Mercury Music Prize. As of September 2011, UK sales stood at 220,000 copies.

<i>Black Love</i> (The Afghan Whigs album) 1996 studio album by the Afghan Whigs

Black Love is the fifth album by the band the Afghan Whigs, released in March 1996. It was released by Elektra Records/Sub Pop in the US and by Mute in Europe, and was produced by Greg Dulli. Black Love was preceded by the single "Honky's Ladder" and followed by the single "Going to Town".

<i>An End Has a Start</i> 2007 studio album by Editors

An End Has a Start is the second album by British indie rock band Editors. It was released on 25 June 2007 in the UK and on 17 July 2007 in the US. The album was certified Platinum in the UK on the same day it was released. An End Has a Start was the 69th best-selling album in the UK end of year album chart in 2007.

<i>Made of Bricks</i> 2007 studio album by Kate Nash

Made of Bricks is the debut studio album by English singer-songwriter Kate Nash, released in the United Kingdom on 6 August 2007 by Fiction Records, Cherrytree Records, and the Universal Music Group. The album was a commercial success, topping the UK Albums Chart and spawning a number-two single in the form of the lead single "Foundations". The album was later released in Europe on 10 September and in the United States on 8 January 2008.

<i>Horehound</i> (album) 2009 studio album by The Dead Weather

Horehound is the debut studio album by American rock band the Dead Weather. It was released on July 10 in Australia, July 13 in Europe, and July 14, 2009 in North America. The album was recorded at Third Man Studios during a three-week session in January 2009. The first single from the album, "Hang You from the Heavens", was released through iTunes on March 11, 2009, and on vinyl on April 18, 2009. "Treat Me Like Your Mother" was released as the second single from the album on May 25, 2009. The third single from the album was set to be "I Cut Like A Buffalo" and includes a cover of The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band's "A Child of a Few Hours is Burning to Death" as a B-side. The album debuted at No. 6 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Album Charts and at No. 14 on the UK Album Charts. As of 2010, sales in the United States have exceeded 163,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

<i>Within and Without</i> (album) 2011 studio album by Washed Out

Within and Without is the debut studio album by American singer Washed Out, released on July 6, 2011 by Sub Pop. The album debuted at number 26 on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 15,000 copies, and by July 2013, it had sold 89,000 copies in the United States.

<i>Do to the Beast</i> 2014 album by The Afghan Whigs

Do to the Beast is the seventh studio album by American alternative rock band The Afghan Whigs, their first in 16 years. It was released on April 15, 2014 on Sub Pop Records, the same label that released their albums Up in It and Congregation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scarlett Johansson discography</span>

American actress and singer Scarlett Johansson has released two studio albums, four extended plays (EPs), and four singles. Her debut studio album, Anywhere I Lay My Head, was released on May 20, 2008. Reviews of the album were mixed, or average. Spin commented, "There's nothing particularly compelling about Scarlett Johansson's singing." Conversely, some critics found it to be "surprisingly alluring", "a bravely eccentric selection", and "a brilliant album" with "ghostly magic". Released on September 8, 2009, she and singer Pete Yorn recorded a collaborative album, Break Up, inspired by Serge Gainsbourg's duets with Brigitte Bardot.

<i>Pure Comedy</i> 2017 studio album by Father John Misty

Pure Comedy is the third studio album by American folk musician Josh Tillman under his pseudonym Father John Misty. Its release was announced on January 23, 2017. It was released on April 7, 2017 on Bella Union in the UK and Europe and on Sub Pop in the rest of the world. This is Tillman's third studio album since his departure from Fleet Foxes. It was produced by Josh Tillman in collaboration with Jonathan Wilson, sound engineer Trevor Spencer and composer/double-bassist Gavin Bryars.

<i>The Far Field</i> (album) 2017 studio album by Future Islands

The Far Field is the fifth studio album by American synthpop band Future Islands, released on April 7, 2017 through 4AD. Several parallels can be made between this studio album and the band's second studio album, In Evening Air: both are titled after the final volume of poetry by Theodore Roethke, and both have album art produced by former band member Kymia Nawabi.

<i>Slowdive</i> (album) 2017 studio album by Slowdive

Slowdive is the fourth studio album by English rock band Slowdive. It was released on 5 May 2017 by the record label Dead Oceans. It was Slowdive's first studio album in 22 years, following Pygmalion (1995). It was also the band's first album since Souvlaki (1993) to feature the drummer Simon Scott as a member.

<i>Trouble Maker</i> (album) 2017 studio album by Rancid

Trouble Maker is the ninth studio album by the American punk rock band Rancid, released on June 9, 2017. Like many of Rancid's albums, Trouble Maker was produced by Epitaph founder and Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz, and marks the band's first album since their 1993 self-titled debut to feature the original Rancid logo on the cover. The band recorded the album between December 2015 and January 2017 at Big Bad Sound, Sunset Sound, and Red Star.

<i>Masseduction</i> 2017 studio album by St. Vincent

Masseduction is the fifth studio album by American musician St. Vincent, released on October 13, 2017, through Loma Vista Recordings. The album peaked at number 10 on the Billboard 200, becoming her first top ten album in the United States. The album also received universal acclaim and was the fourth-most mentioned in critics' year-end lists for 2017. At the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, Masseduction won the award for Best Recording Package and Best Rock Song for its title track, and was also nominated for the Best Alternative Music Album.

<i>The Ooz</i> 2017 studio album by King Krule

The Ooz is the third studio album by English singer-songwriter Archy Marshall, and his second album under the stage name King Krule. It was released on 13 October 2017 via True Panther Sounds and XL Recordings. The album incorporates elements of trip hop, R&B, punk rock, and jazz.

<i>Wildness</i> (album) 2018 studio album by Snow Patrol

Wildness is the seventh studio album by Northern Irish-Scottish rock band Snow Patrol. The album was released on 25 May 2018. It is their first album with Johnny McDaid as a full member of the band, after his involvement as a guest musician and songwriter on Fallen Empires and participation in its tour.

<i>Gods Favorite Customer</i> 2018 studio album by Father John Misty

God's Favorite Customer is the fourth studio album by American musician Josh Tillman under the stage name Father John Misty. It was released by Sub Pop and Bella Union on June 1, 2018. The album was primarily produced by Tillman himself and Jonathan Rado, alongside a variety of collaborators including previous engineers Trevor Spencer and Dave Cerminara, with further production contributions by Tillman's long-time producer Jonathan Wilson. It also features a variety of musical collaborators, including The Haxan Cloak, Mark Ronson, Weyes Blood, and members of Tillman's touring band.

<i>Drip or Drown 2</i> 2019 studio album by Gunna

Drip or Drown 2 is the debut studio album by American rapper Gunna, released on February 22, 2019, by YSL Records and 300 Entertainment. It serves as the sequel to his 2017 EP Drip or Drown with American producer Wheezy. The album features guest appearances from Lil Baby, Young Thug, and Playboi Carti. It also features production by Wheezy and Turbo, among others.

<i>How Do You Burn?</i> 2022 studio album by The Afghan Whigs

How Do You Burn? is the ninth studio album by American rock band the Afghan Whigs. The album was released on September 9, 2022, through BMG Rights Management, making it their first album since 1998's 1965 to not be released under Sub Pop.

References

  1. Monroe, Jazz and Minsker, Evan (March 8, 2017). "The Afghan Whigs Announce New Album In Spades, Share Video for New Track: Watch". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved March 9, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. Cook-Wilson, Winston (March 8, 2017). "Afghan Whigs Announce New Album In Spades, Share Video for "Demon in Profile"". Spin. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  3. "Reviews and Tracks for In Spades by The Afghan Whigs". Metacritic. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  4. Deming, Mark (5 May 2017). "In Spades – The Afghan Whigs". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  5. Berman, Stuart (5 May 2017). "The Afghan Whigs: In Spades Album Review". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  6. Putnam, Jon (4 May 2017). "In Spades by The Afghan Whigs". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  7. Davies, Hannah J. (4 May 2017). "The Afghan Whigs: In Spades review – soulful alt-rockers' second wave continues". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  8. Saunders, Jason (5 May 2017). "SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: THE AFGHAN WHIGS – IN SPADES". The Spill Magazine . Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  9. "Drowned in Sound's Favourite Albums of 2017". Drowned in Sound . November 22, 2017. Archived from the original on November 23, 2017. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  10. Sodomsky, Sam (December 13, 2017). "The 20 Best Rock Albums of 2017". Pitchfork . Condé Nast . Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  11. The Afghan Whigs – In Spades. Sub Pop Records. SP 1150
  12. "Afghan Whigs – In Spades (2017, CD)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
  13. "Ultratop.be – The Afghan Whigs – In Spades" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  14. "Ultratop.be – The Afghan Whigs – In Spades" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  15. "Dutchcharts.nl – The Afghan Whigs – In Spades" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  16. "Offiziellecharts.de – The Afghan Whigs – In Spades" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  17. "Irish Albums Chart: 12 May 2017". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  18. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  19. "Swisscharts.com – The Afghan Whigs – In Spades". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  20. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  21. "The Afghan Whigs Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2017.