Alabama Shakes Songs Ranked

Alabama Shakes is an American blues rock band formed in Athens, Alabama in 2009. The band currently consists of lead singer and guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, bassist Zac Cockrell, and drummer Steve Johnson. The group rose to prominence in the early 2010s with their distinctive and soulful roots rock sound. They have sold over 1.5 million albums in the US. The band began its career touring and performing at bars and clubs around the Southeast for two years while honing their sound and writing music. They recorded their debut album Boys & Girls with producer Andrija Tokic in Nashville while still unsigned. Online acclaim led ATO Records to sign the band, which released Boys & Girls in 2012 to critical success. The album’s hit single “Hold On” was nominated for three Grammy Awards. After a long touring cycle, the band recorded its second record Sound & Color, which was released in 2015 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and won four Grammy Awards. Here are all of Alabama Shakes songs ranked.

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17. This Feeling (Sound & Color, 2015)

“It’s like a musical anthem to me. The best song of this period. The lyrics are the best and very catchy and very attractive. I’ve also sung a cover of this song… I just love this song.”

16. Gemini (Sound & Color, 2015)

“Everything, literally everything, in this song is so on point. I love the instruments, I love their voices, I love the lyrics, I love the meaning, I love everything about it. this song is the best song on the album.”

15. Sound and Color (Sound & Color, 2015)

“This song is so original, and has a great sound! They brought back a older sounding rock, and I’m in love! The vocals are great and the lyrics are catchy!”

14. Rise to the Sun ( Boys and Girls, 2012)

“This song is so beautiful. A lot of people could relate to this song for so many different reasons, which I love. The words to this song along with the melody are just perfect.”

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13. Future People (Sound & Color, 2015)

“This song is my favorite because it is different than their other songs. It is relatable and fun to listen too. Overall, A great song!”

12. You Ain’t Alone (Boys and Girls, 2012)

“It’s so relatable and with an amazing band like this it’s so hard to pick a favorite but this one I think outdid itself!”

11. Gimme All Your Love (Sound & Color, 2015)

“It’s just one of those songs you can have stuck in your head all day/week. It makes me calm and sounds lovely.”

10. Always Alright (Silver Linings Playbook, 2012)

“This is an amazing song that I think many can relate to. It may not seem like much at first, but when you really listen to the lyrics, you can find a deeper meaning to it. I love this song and I would totally recommend it to anyone. If you really listen to it, it will get to you.”

9. Boys & Girls (Boys and Girls, 2012)

“I love this song so so so much. This song just shows how much they have grown as musicians, and how amazing they are. It has a really deep meaning”

8. Be Mine (Boys & Girls, 2012)

“It’s like a musical anthem to me. The best song of this period. The lyrics are the best and very catchy and very attractive. I’ve also sung a cover of this song… I just love this song.”

7. I Ain’t the Same (Boys & Girls, 2012)

“This song is so beautiful. Always makes me tear up. It’s so amazing. The guitar is heart breaking and their voices are touching.”

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6. Heartbreaker (Boys & Girls, 2012)

“This is definitely their best song, hands down. The lyrics are beautiful, and their vocals are great! A perfect song. they are the best singer of all time!”

5. On Your Way (Boys & Girls, 2012)

“Don’t lie; regardless of whether or not it’s “mainstream”, it’s catchy, fun, and a great song overall. It’s certainly not their best, but it’s not their worst either.”

4. Don’t Wanna Fight (Sound & Color, 2015)

“This song is so beautiful. A lot of people could relate to this song for so many different reasons, which I love. The words to this song along with the melody are just perfect.”

3. I Found You (Boys & Girls, 2012)

“I love this song so much that I could literally listen to it on repeat forever and not get bored. Know all the lyrics to this song instantly puts me in a good mood.”

2. Hang Loose (Boys & Girls, 2012)

“One of their best songs. Everything about this song gives me chills. Probably one of their best written lyrics are in this song.”

1. Hold On (Boys & Girls, 2012)

“The beat/vocals for this song is purely amazing! The lyrics are not particularly the best, but everything fits well! This is one of my favorite songs by them. I never get bored of it.”