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Boys & Girls
The 1484th greatest album of all time
Boys & Girls is Alabama Shakes' 2012 debut, built around Brittany Howard's raw, soulful voice and a rootsy blend of Southern rock, blues, soul and blues rock. The album favors gritty, vintage-tinged production with muscular rhythm guitar, warm organ and a tight backbeat supporting emotionally direct songwriting and dynamic, often slow-burning arrangements. Its sound bridges classic R&B and garage-tinged rock while emphasizing visceral live energy and a retro yet immediate aesthetic.
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