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Gentlemen

by The Afghan Whigs

Released: October 05, 1993

Alternative rock, post-punk, hard rock, R&B, soul, grunge

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The Album

"Gentlemen" is the fourth studio album by the American alternative rock band the Afghan Whigs, released on October 5, 1993, by Elektra Records. The thematic concept of Gentlemen was inspired by Francis Ford Coppola's film *One from the Heart*, with Dulli identifying with the lead character's complexity. He aimed to delve into "the dark psyche of the '90s male," blending minor keys and slower tempos to create a more sympathetic sound.

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Recorded primarily at Ardent Studios in Memphis and produced by frontman Greg Dulli, the album features a song cycle that explores a toxic relationship's decline, noted for its grimly acerbic lyrics and influences from soul music.

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Reception

The album includes a cover of Tyrone Davis' song "I Keep Coming Back." The artwork for Gentlemen was influenced by Nan Goldin's photograph *Nan and Brian in Bed, New York City*, and the album's title carries an ironic tone, reflecting the album's themes. Critics often regard it as the Afghan Whigs' greatest record and a significant release from the 1990s.

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"Gentlemen" is the fourth studio album by the American alternative rock band the Afghan Whigs, released on October 5, 1993, by Elektra Records. Recorded primarily at Ardent Studios in Memphis and produced by frontman Greg Dulli, the album features a song cycle that explores a toxic relationship's decline, noted for its grimly acerbic lyrics and influences from soul music. Critics often regard it as the Afghan Whigs' greatest record and a significant release from the 1990s.

The thematic concept of Gentlemen was inspired by Francis Ford Coppola's film *One from the Heart*, with Dulli identifying with the lead character's complexity. He aimed to delve into "the dark psyche of the '90s male," blending minor keys and slower tempos to create a more sympathetic sound. The album includes a cover of Tyrone Davis' song "I Keep Coming Back."

The artwork for Gentlemen was influenced by Nan Goldin's photograph *Nan and Brian in Bed, New York City*, and the album's title carries an ironic tone, reflecting the album's themes.