1965 (The Afghan Whigs album)

The album was written and recorded after Greg Dulli, the band's lead singer and rhythm guitarist, underwent treatment for clinical depression. with additional recording done at Ocean Way and Larrabee North in Los Angeles, The American Sector in New Orleans, and London Bridge in Seattle. == Music and lyrics ==

The album incorporates jazz, R&B, and soul music influences in its mainly rock sound. The lyrics feature erotic narratives and paeans to sexuality. Music journalist David Stubbs writes that the album's subject matter "reconciles lust for women with respect for women", abandoning the "ironic self-loathing" of the band's 1993 album Gentlemen (1993) and the "down in the dumps" lyrics of Black Love (1996). == Critical reception ==

Reviewing for the Los Angeles Times in November 1998, Marc Weingarten regarded songs like "Somethin' Hot" and "Neglekted" as "the ugliest sort of come-ons, full of innuendo and whispered imprecations", but concluded that "Dulli's velvety vocals and the band's sharp, punchy melodies win you over every time." In The New Rolling Stone Album Guide (2004), Joe Gross considered the album's upbeat tone and healthier thoughts on sexual relationships to be "a mild letdown from the previous trilogy's relentlessness". ==Track listing==

All tracks written by Greg Dulli except where noted. • "Somethin' Hot" – 2:58 • "Crazy" – 4:04 • "Uptown Again" – 3:11 • "Sweet Son of a Bitch" – 0:23 • "66" – 3:23 • "Citi Soleil" – 5:06 • "John the Baptist" – 5:34 • "The Slide Song" (Dulli, McCollum) – 3:54 • "Neglekted" (Dulli, McCollum) – 4:01 • "Omertà" (Dulli, McCollum) – 5:40 • "The Vampire Lanois" (Dulli, McCollum, Horrigan, Curley) – 3:21 ==Notes ==

Credits for 1965 adapted from liner notes. • The Afghan Whigs – primary artist • David Bianco – mixing • Marina Chavez – photography • Alex Chilton – guest artist, performer • John Curley – bass, composer, keyboards, performer • Derek DiCenzo – performer • George Drakoulias – mixing, performer • Greg Dulli – composer, guitar, piano, producer, vocals • Doug Falsetti – performer • Steve Ferrone – guest artist, performer • Jessy Green – performer • Frank Harkins – art direction • Dave Hillis – engineer, performer • Michael Horrigan – composer, drums • Mike Horrigan – drums, performer • Barbara Hunter – cello • Donal Logue – performer • Susan Marshall – performer • Rick McCollum – guitar, performer • Rick McCollum – composer • Steve Myers – performer • Roderick Paulin – tenor saxophone, arranger • Jeff Powell – engineer • Lia Sweet – executive producer • Samuel Venable – performer • Howie Weinberg – mastering • Christa Wells – performer • Russell White – performer == Charts ==