Alabama Shakes review – US rockers’ first UK gig in a decade is suffused with hope for the future

Millennium Square, Leeds As they tee up a long-awaited third album, the deep south band are variously slick and raw as they ruminate on overcoming tough times ‘Long time, no see,” declares Brittany Howard, stepping on stage to a rapturous welcome, as Alabama Shakes return from a hiatus. It’s been 10 years since the multiple Grammy-winning blues-soul-rock outfit from the deep south last played in the UK and 11 since their most recent album – though a third is being teed up for later in the year. If there’s any rustiness, it isn’t evident as they glide straight into the smooth but punchy Rise to

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