Don't Wanna Fight
Alabama Shakes
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Award Recognition"Don't Wanna Fight" won two awards at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance.
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Album ContributionThe song is the lead single off their second studio album, "Sound & Color," which was critically acclaimed and nominated for six Grammy Awards.
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Commercial Success"Don't Wanna Fight" peaked at number two on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number three on the Rock Airplay chart in the U.S.
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Genre ClassificationIt is characterized by a blend of blues, rock, and soul influences indicative of Alabama Shakes' eclectic style.
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InstrumentationParticularly notable in the song is lead singer Brittany Howard's intense vocal performance, combined with an infectious dance-rock groove and layered guitar work.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics of "Don't Wanna Fight" address themes of exhaustion and the desire to escape conflict and confrontation.
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Album ConceptIt set the tone for the rest of the "Sound & Color" album, which experimented more boldly with style and genre compared to their debut album "Boys & Girls."
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Track ProductionThe song was written by all four members of the band and was produced by the Alabama Shakes with assistance from engineer Shawn Everett.
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Critical AcclaimMany critics praised the song for its raw emotion and energy, with Rolling Stone magazine comparing Howard's vocal performance to those of Janis Joplin.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, published in February 2015, features a black and white color palette and highlights the band's on-stage performance of the song.
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