Back in 2012, an exciting band by the name of Alabama Shakes released a phenomenal album called Boys & Girls. That album, buoyed by relentless touring, and a world-wide appearance on Saturday Night Live, went on to sell over 500,000 units of the album. With great blues songs like “Hold On”, and any of the remaining ten tracks, the secret was out, Brittany Howard was a voice to be reckoned with. In fact, I’d go so far as to say, it’s one for the ages.
Boys & Girls is finally being followed-up by a new album, Sound & Color, with a black cover that is the opposite of Boys & Girls’ stark white debut cover.
The new album will contain twelve new tracks. The album is being welcomed by the first single, “Don’t Wanna Fight” (heard below). And, if the awesome new song is any indication, then Sound & Color will be just as potent as Boys & Girls.
Sound & Color is scheduled for release on April 20 (Europe), April 21 (US). It will issue on standard CD, DD, and vinyl 2LP (with two separate color vinyl issues, one clear, the other blue). On the 2LP set, side four will feature etching. The LP sets will also provide DD download rights. If you pre-order via iTunes, you can have the new single immediately. Exclusive packaging will provide Target buyers of the album with a bonus CD that contains a live set. ATO Records is the issuing label.
“Bless my heart, bless my soul (and bless yours, too)!” And yes, we’re VERY excited!
Track-List
Sound & Color
01 – Sound and Color
02 – Don’t Wanna Fight
03 – Dunes
04 – Future People
05 – Gimme All Your Love
06 – This Feeling
07 – Guess Who
08 -The Greatest
09 – Shoegaze
10 – Miss You
11 – Gemini
12 – Over My Head
Probably my favorite new band. Really looking forward to a new release.
I’m just as excited about this as I am about an upcoming summer release of new Heartless Bastards album.