Listen To An Early Stream Of Alabama Shakes' Brilliant 'Sound & Color' LP

In the weeks sinceAlabama Shakesreturned to Saturday Night Live to damn near burn down the house with their incendiary soul stuff, anticipation levels for their forthcoming Sound & Color have reached stratospheric heights. And while we won't have to wait much longer for Brittany Howard and the gang's sophomore record, the good folks at NPR have graced the world with a glimpse at a piece we've all been teeming with excitement for. Finally, you can bear witness to the blistering compendium of funk, soul, blues and southern comfort that is this new effort from a group that begs to be seen just as it demands to be heard. If you've yet to experience the quartet live and direct, jump over to their site to peep any forthcoming tour dates that might land them on a stage near you. You can put an early ear on Alabama Shakes' Sound & Color LP by hitting the link, just be sure to preorder the record iTunes today ahead of its April 21st drop. Relive that magical night on the studio 8H stage by hitting the arrow on the players below.

>>>Listen To Alabama Shakes' Sound & Color LP (via NPR First Listen)