Sound & Color
by Alabama Shakes
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Apr 21, 2015
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
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#58 Most Shared Album of 2015

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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
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 2, 2015
    89
    Sophomore triumph Sound & Color aims higher.
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  2. Paste Magazine
    Apr 28, 2015
    84
    Ultimately, Sound & Color is a ballsy sophomore LP that shocks, surprises and usually satiates.
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  3. Record Collector
    Apr 24, 2015
    80
    Howard’s voice is at its best when doing that kind of Arethra/Irma Thomas-ish stuff, and where the band uses simple dynamics, rather than density, to showcase the song.
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