"Who are The Gutter Twins?" you may ask. It is the perfect pairing of two great voices and song-craftsmen: Greg Dulli (Afghan Whigs/Twilight Singers) and Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees/QOTSA/Mark Lanegan).
The album, which I've only listened to about 1-1/2 times thus far, has blown my head back in awe. My mouth is agape in wonderment, as to how Greg Dulli manages to outdo himself each time. Afghan Whigs was an incredible outfit and if that wasn't enough, he pulled the tablecloth off without moving a thing and brought Twilight Singers. His solo effort was just as amazing as anything else. Then there's Mark Lanegan; an enigmatic entity all on his own. Soft-spoken, yet commands attention when he opens his mouth (and mind). I like to refer to him as a younger Tom Waits--I'm not far off.
This mystifying pair will be playing at Metro (in Chicago) on Friday, March 7th, to which I've got my ticket and am clutching it ever-so-tightly in anticipation. I highly suggest you pick up the album, and if you can, a ticket to the show. If you don't live in Chicago, find where they're playing and go see it--you won't be the same after witnessing this event.
Church is in session. Genuflect in it's greatness, it's purity, honesty, and beauty.
-Uncle J.
