Album lore

Issued by Rough Trade in 2015, Alabama Shakes’ Sound & Color (Deluxe Edition) expands upon their second studio album with a total of 19 tracks. The band, rooted in blues and Southern rock traditions, explores a varied palette here, threading soul and rock through their distinctly 2010s lens. Key pieces like "This Feeling" and "Don't Wanna Fight" showcase Brittany Howard’s commanding voice allied with the group’s textured instrumentation, resonating with a gritty yet refined energy.Recorded after their 2012 debut, this edition reflects the band’s growing confidence and willingness to stretch beyond straightforward blues-rock. The inclusion of tracks such as "Gimme All Your Love" and "Future People" offer contrasts in tempo and mood, demonstrating the group’s dynamic range. Rough Trade’s release captures Alabama Shakes at a pivotal moment, balancing rawness with sophistication in a manner that secured the album a significant place in the decade’s rock register.

Album lore

Issued by Rough Trade in 2015, Alabama Shakes’ Sound & Color (Deluxe Edition) expands upon their second studio album with a total of 19 tracks. The band, rooted in blues and Southern rock traditions, explores a varied palette here, threading soul and rock through their distinctly 2010s lens. Key pieces like "This Feeling" and "Don't Wanna Fight" showcase Brittany Howard’s commanding voice allied with the group’s textured instrumentation, resonating with a gritty yet refined energy.Recorded after their 2012 debut, this edition reflects the band’s growing confidence and willingness to stretch beyond straightforward blues-rock. The inclusion of tracks such as "Gimme All Your Love" and "Future People" offer contrasts in tempo and mood, demonstrating the group’s dynamic range. Rough Trade’s release captures Alabama Shakes at a pivotal moment, balancing rawness with sophistication in a manner that secured the album a significant place in the decade’s rock register.