Format CD
digital download Length 3:53 | Genre Blues rock
soul Writer(s) Alabama Shakes | |
Released February 10, 2015 (2015-02-10) Label ATO (US)
MapleMusic (Canada)
Rough Trade (UK) | ||
"Don't Wanna Fight" is a song performed by American rock band Alabama Shakes, issued as the lead single from the band's second studio album Sound & Color. The band performed the song live for the first time on February 28, 2015 on Saturday Night Live. The song won two awards at the 58th Grammy Awards on February 15th 2016.
Critical reception
The song has received positive reviews from critics. Jon Blistein of Rolling Stone called the song a "chunky, funky soul cut" as well as a "knockout blow". The same magazine ranked "Don't Wanna Fight" at number 19 on its annual year-end list to find the best songs of 2015. Ann Powers of NPR called the song a "deep soul track" and further stated that the song is "just a taste" of what the band has to offer on the new album. In December 2015, the song received two Grammy Awards nominations for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance, winning both in February 2016.