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Thread started 04/14/15 12:43pm

BlackandRising

Alabama Shakes??

I came here to see if anyone was down with Alabama Shakes...how are there no references to this crazy-good band? Their new album, "Sound and Color" is probably, and there is no hyperbole here, the BEST album I have heard in a long fucking time, and this includes anything from Prince. In fact, upon hearing the first few songs released, my first thought was that they are where I wish Prince was..creating music that sounds like it came from the depths of their souls in creating it. I think the lead singer is even a Prince fan. She has a voice like nothing else today...emotive and powerful. She can go from a soft falsetto to a guttarl growl in the same note it seems. And she plays guitar with a nuance I've nto heard in some time. This is probably the only band that I desperately want to see as I used to feen for Prince back in the day. Anyone wanting something wholly different should definitely check them out. New cd is out next Tues. I have already pre-ordered the vinyl!

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Reply #1 posted 04/14/15 1:19pm

RodeoSchro

They've been praised often on this site and yes - the lead singer even wears Prince ear rings.

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Reply #2 posted 04/14/15 6:10pm

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BlackandRising said:

I came here to see if anyone was down with Alabama Shakes...how are there no references to this crazy-good band? Their new album, "Sound and Color" is probably, and there is no hyperbole here, the BEST album I have heard in a long fucking time, and this includes anything from Prince. In fact, upon hearing the first few songs released, my first thought was that they are where I wish Prince was..creating music that sounds like it came from the depths of their souls in creating it. I think the lead singer is even a Prince fan. She has a voice like nothing else today...emotive and powerful. She can go from a soft falsetto to a guttarl growl in the same note it seems. And she plays guitar with a nuance I've nto heard in some time. This is probably the only band that I desperately want to see as I used to feen for Prince back in the day. Anyone wanting something wholly different should definitely check them out. New cd is out next Tues. I have already pre-ordered the vinyl!

yeah, i been telling people about them for years.........not on here though (most new artists don't get attention on this site anymore) was great to see her wear those Prince earrings on SNL......and you can stream the new LP here on NPR if interested:

http://www.npr.org/2015/0...ound-color

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Reply #3 posted 04/14/15 7:36pm

popgodazipa

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Bought their latest on vinyl...still waiting for it to arrive. Glad to hear it's worth the wait.
1 over Jordan...the greatest since
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Reply #4 posted 04/15/15 6:52am

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their first album was slept on for a long time, it seems; but their constant touring and word of mouth has really paid off. i'm streaming the new album now and it's awesome! it'll get me to the record store day of release for sure.

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Reply #5 posted 04/15/15 7:13am

ellu

Long time fan. Stumbled on them on Jimmy Kimmel few years back. Seen the show 2x and Brittany is just amazing.

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Reply #6 posted 04/16/15 7:29am

nosajd

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Love this band, they have a great sound!

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Reply #7 posted 04/17/15 6:46am

SchlomoThaHomo

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Saw them at the Beacon back in March, and they were fantastic. Sound And Color is brilliant, and possibly album of the year. I'm obsessed with Future People right now.

"That's when stars collide. When there's space for what u want, and ur heart is open wide."
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Reply #8 posted 04/23/15 4:46pm

luvsexy4all

just saw a live show on cable and i agree they sound exc

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Reply #9 posted 04/23/15 6:26pm

Lammastide

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Only on my radar for the past several month, but they are great. and I agree Sound & Color is brilliant.

Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
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Reply #10 posted 04/24/15 2:35pm

luv2tha99s

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yagottoHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLDDDDDONNNNNbutidon'twannaWAIIIIT!!! Sweet single fo sho!

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Reply #11 posted 04/25/15 3:15pm

Poplife88

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Just heard the album...brilliant. Breath of fresh air!
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Reply #12 posted 04/27/15 5:14am

peedub

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i look at the artist's names in the other thread titles in this forum and just shake my head...why are people wasting their time on that hoo ha? how are people not loving this new album more?

alabama shakes - sound and color. album of the year, people. you heard it here first. kanye's gonna flip his shit!

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Reply #13 posted 04/28/15 11:05am

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Sound & Color has been on repeat all week. Great sound in the studio and live.

chill..prince doesnt like men being front row, makes it hard to sing the ballads
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