chiefwahoo Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 http://www.summerskiss.com/2763/afghan-whigs-gentlemen-vinyl-re-issue/ Hi-Speed Soul to reissue landmark 1990s album Gentlemen on vinyl The Afghan Whigs’ landmark album Gentlemen will be reissued on 180 gram vinyl by San Diego’s Hi-Speed Soul Records on January 25, 2011. The release will feature the complete studio album as well as a full color lyric sheet. Gentlemen has been considered by music critics and Afghan Whigs’ fans the world over as the band’s masterpiece featuring quintessential songs like “Debonair,” “Gentlemen” and “What Jail Is Like.” As The Afghan Whigs’ major label debut (originally released by Elektra Records) Gentlemen was cinematic in its scope and more ambitious than anything The Afghan Whigs had released to date. Almost the antithesis to the 90s Grunge movement, Gentlemen retained The Afghan Whigs’ trademark R&B and soul influences. Despite receiving support from MTV and modern rock radio, the band remained largely a cult favorite. Gentlemen appeared on numerous “best of” lists for 1993 as well the 1990s as a whole. Hi-Speed Soul’s vinyl-only reissue of Gentlemen can be pre-ordered now on the Hi-Speed Soul website. The physical release date of the album is set for January 25, 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniele Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I'm ok with my original copy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blugel Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 lucky bastard... never heard of hi-speed soul, so i'm not sure about this... anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burntwolf Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Congregation is the only one that ever stuck w/ me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwahoo Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 lucky bastard...never heard of hi-speed soul, so i'm not sure about this... anyone else? I ordered from them a while back with no problems. I don't see any reason to pre-order, though, I'll wait for it to come out. Hi-Speed Soul is owned and operated by Eric Howarth and Heather Johnson. Having been in the music industry in one form or another for over 10+ years, either running a record label or their two record stores (M-Theory Music), Eric & Heather have a dedication and love for the music they release. Hi-Speed Soul was initially started from a beer fueled conversation after a Nada Surf show at the Casbah with Nada bassist Daniel Lorca. We chatted about releasing an out of print EP and then that idea sat for a while. A couple years later, the new label was born and the name Hi-Speed Soul was chosen as the perfect fit! Nada Surf was the catalyst and our favorite artists like Adam Franklin from the amazing band Swervedriver have been signed since. Along with picture disc vinyl from Sirhan Sirhan and an upcoming CD and vinyl release from Lady Dottie and the Diamonds. Stay tuned for more releases ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll76 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Up In It is the only one that ever stuck w/ me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counterfiction Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 This LP is absolute perfection. chiefwahoo knows what I'm talking about. I'll be picking up a new play copy for sure, mine skips like crazy from tons and tons of plays. Guess it will go in a nice frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoamgreen Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 This album is incredible front to back. Came just as I was getting into music that wasn't Boyz II Men or Weird Al. Will buy when it comes out, but I do wish it came with the bonus 12" of the original UK press... those go for fat cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Congregation is the only one that ever stuck w/ me. Congregation is my favourite Afghan Whigs album, they start to go a bit "sex machine" after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpette Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Black Love was always my favorite. I always thought that one was the apex of tortured songwriting. I am a fan of all Whigs stuff, though. Up in It got me into the band in the first place. I actually preordered the Gentlemen reissue. They sent out a message in mid-January saying there were pressing delays, so it would probably miss the street date by a month or so. JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwahoo Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Black Love was always my favorite. I always thought that one was the apex of tortured songwriting. I am a fan of all Whigs stuff, though. Up in It got me into the band in the first place.I actually preordered the Gentlemen reissue. They sent out a message in mid-January saying there were pressing delays, so it would probably miss the street date by a month or so. JP They just moved it to March 1st. Hopefully it doesn't get pushed any later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blugel Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 been meaning to email Hi-Speed Soul to ask, but i'm wondering (hoping!) if they plan on reissuing Black Love as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I actually wish they'd reissue Big Top Halloween sometime, it's not nearly as bad as the band make it out to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Black Love is like my summer of 1996 (I think) record. I hear that shit and it transports me. It's an amazing album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rochambo Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 This is supposed to come out tomorrow after a month delay. Has anyone got any confirmation of shipping or received it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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