Blog: Stereogum

Cincinnati indie-soul gods Afghan Whigs have been covering Frank Ocean's "Lovecrimes" since the launch of their triumphant reunion tour , but considering the week Ocean just had, it's not exactly bad timing for the Whigs to deliver a studio version. Greg Dulli and Co. slow down Ocean's original (from Nostalgia, Ultra ), giving it harder edges, greater desperation and (surprise!) a heart of darkness . It's fantastic. Listen below. Read More...