Sound & Color
by Alabama Shakes
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Apr 21, 2015
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
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  1. Blurt Magazine
    Apr 24, 2015
    60
    Singer Brittany Howard’s vocals are as pliable as ever, a high pitched squeal one moment, an irascible growl the next. Yet, in this case, it’s the band--bassist Zac Cockrell, guitarist Heath Fogg and drummer Steve Johnson--that have evolved most this time around, providing a shifting set of circumstance varied in both tone and texture.
  2. Mojo
    Apr 21, 2015
    60
    Less visceral than before, this one's a quintessential grower. [May 2015, p.91]
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  3. The Guardian
    Apr 16, 2015
    60
    Not all their experiments work, but it’s hard not to be infected by the excitement when they do.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 128 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 128
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 128
  3. Negative: 8 out of 128
  1. jrodfilms
    Apr 23, 2015
    7
    it might not grab you on the first listen, but the lead single 'dont wanna fight' will stay in your head for days. on repeated listens youit might not grab you on the first listen, but the lead single 'dont wanna fight' will stay in your head for days. on repeated listens you will find a progressive psychedelic sound mixed in with southern rock.… Full Review »
  2. franklin969
    Apr 21, 2015
    9
    Wow! For a group that had such a good debut they sure found a lot of ways to improve themselves! This whole album feels much cleaner soundingWow! For a group that had such a good debut they sure found a lot of ways to improve themselves! This whole album feels much cleaner sounding and polished than the last. The lead singer has one of the best voices in the industry today. It's rich with soul and emotion. The instrumentation is lush and packing with emotion. You can tell they really tried hard with this album and it certainly paid off. Congratulations Alabama Shakes you've made an excellent record and I certainly hope many more are to come!… Full Review »
  3. djyannoushka
    Apr 22, 2023
    8
    this album has followed me for years since it came out, i love it dearly. the music just takes its time to build up and engulf you, and ofthis album has followed me for years since it came out, i love it dearly. the music just takes its time to build up and engulf you, and of course Brittany Howard has such a beautiful & powerful voice with so much emotion it's hard not to feel it in your entire body. honestly all the songs follow each other with harmony and they're all lovable !… Full Review »
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