Tag: Southern Soul
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Alabama Shakes ‘Boys & Girls’ (2012)
Boys & Girls is steeped in the fuzz and feel of Southern soul, garage rock, and classic R&B. But what really sets the band apart is Brittany Howard’s spectacularly raw and emotive vocal performance.
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Aretha Franklin ‘I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You’ (1967)
Aretha Franklin’s voice is a force of nature—powerful, raw, and deeply emotional. As I mentioned during my write up of her 1972 album Young, Gifted and Black she’s one of only two vocalists in the GOAT conversation for me (the other being Whitney Houston). Aretha’s ability to pour pure feeling into every note sets her…
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The War and Treaty ‘Plus One’ (2025)
The War and Treaty dropped their newest album yesterday (Plus One as you would expect) and my wife and I had the pleasure of seeing them host a special Valentine’s Day show at the Grand Ole Opry last evening. The bill included The Band Perry, Neon Union, Jon Randall, LoCash and more, but it was…
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