Released: 09/10/26
In Spades is steeped in dark metaphors, spectral imagery and a mystical sense of fate. Its title refers to cleromancy—the practice of divining destiny through the random casting of lots—and the album carries that same sense of mystery throughout.
At once quintessentially Afghan Whigs and boldly exploratory, In Spades draws together the band’s trademark blend of Midwestern punk, psychedelic soul and expansive hard rock, while pushing their sound into new territory. The record reflects the joys, sorrows and upheavals of innocence and experience, capturing both where the band has been and where they might go next. Recorded at Marigny Sound in New Orleans, it showcases the explosive dynamic that has defined The Afghan Whigs for decades.