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Alabama Shakes Returns: New Album in the Works!

1/28/2025

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Summary

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Alabama Shakes are back and buzzing with creativity! After a seven-year hiatus, the band reunited for a thrilling performance last December and is now hard at work on new music. Sharing studio snapshots on Instagram, they hinted at exciting projects ahead, collaborating with producer Shawn Everett for their first album since 2015's acclaimed Sound & Color.

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Historical Context

Alabama Shakes, formed in 2009, gained fame with their debut album, *Boys & Girls*, in 2012, which showcased a blend of blues and rock. Their 2015 follow-up, *Sound & Color*, won four Grammy Awards. After a hiatus since 2018, they reunited in December 2024, signaling a new creative chapter and collaboration with producer Shawn Everett, reminiscent of their earlier successes.

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Story summary

Alabama Shakes are back and buzzing with creativity! After a seven-year hiatus, the band reunited for a thrilling performance last December and is now hard at work on new music. Sharing studio snapshots on Instagram, they hinted at exciting projects ahead, collaborating with producer Shawn Everett for their first album since 2015's acclaimed Sound & Color.

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