Brittany Howard is the amazing vocalist for this roots band but the backing band is as tight as they come. This sound reminds me of watching a Bettye LaVette concert on TV a few years ago and acknowledging the powerful vocals I was hearing but more drawn into the deep groove and syncopation of the band in driving the song in perfect harmony with the singer. Once I realized LaVette was being backed by the Drive By Truckers there was a shall we say the moment of clarity for me. Shonna Tucker's bass for DBT was always a foundation for their sound and the same can be said for the Zack Cockrell bass for Alabama Shakes. Howard is a once in a lifetime talent but this is a band and they produce a complete sound experience.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Best Songs 2015 #3
Don't Wanna Fight - Alabama Shakes
Brittany Howard is the amazing vocalist for this roots band but the backing band is as tight as they come. This sound reminds me of watching a Bettye LaVette concert on TV a few years ago and acknowledging the powerful vocals I was hearing but more drawn into the deep groove and syncopation of the band in driving the song in perfect harmony with the singer. Once I realized LaVette was being backed by the Drive By Truckers there was a shall we say the moment of clarity for me. Shonna Tucker's bass for DBT was always a foundation for their sound and the same can be said for the Zack Cockrell bass for Alabama Shakes. Howard is a once in a lifetime talent but this is a band and they produce a complete sound experience.
Brittany Howard is the amazing vocalist for this roots band but the backing band is as tight as they come. This sound reminds me of watching a Bettye LaVette concert on TV a few years ago and acknowledging the powerful vocals I was hearing but more drawn into the deep groove and syncopation of the band in driving the song in perfect harmony with the singer. Once I realized LaVette was being backed by the Drive By Truckers there was a shall we say the moment of clarity for me. Shonna Tucker's bass for DBT was always a foundation for their sound and the same can be said for the Zack Cockrell bass for Alabama Shakes. Howard is a once in a lifetime talent but this is a band and they produce a complete sound experience.
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