After a decade-long interim that saw singer-guitarist Brittany Howard become a solo star in her own right, Southern rock greats Alabama Shakes have been on the comeback trail, starting with a surprise return around Christmas 2024. Things got real last year with the release of new single “Another Life,” which they followed in April with “American Dream.” Tuesday, they made it official: Their first album since 2015’s Sound & Color is coming soon.
The record, I Must Be Dreaming, will be here at summer’s end. They recorded it in Nashville at Sound Emporium Studios and Blackbird Studio. The latest single, “I Feel Hope Coming,” is out today. “This younger generation makes me feel hopeful because they can see through all the political lies—that song’s about holding onto that hope, and refusing to give up,” Howard says of the song. Her bandmate Heath Fogg adds, “I’m really happy that song exists. It came from such a joyful moment of collaboration, and exemplifies everything I love about this band being reborn.”
Hear “I Feel Hope Coming” below, where you’ll also find a trailer for the album.
TRACKLIST:
01 “Tea Time”
02 “Another Life”
03 “Garden”
04 “I Feel Hope Coming”
05 “Time”
06 “Friends”
07 “Easy”
08 “How Love’s Supposed To Go”
09 “Waist Deep”
10 “American Dream”
11 “Tied To You”
I Must Be Dreaming is out 8/28 on Island. Pre-order it here.
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