Kudos for the Amplifier review. As you say one of those bands where success has passed them by despite being 100 times better than Muse IMO. I think it's the lack of catchy choruses or similar that means they are a little more difficult to sell. Shame.
Should have popped a vid in though
As for Afghan Whigs have you heard The Gutter Twins with Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegen? Very decent I have to say.