Alabama 3

The Profile

Alabama 3 are a British band formed in Brixton in 1995, famed for blending country, blues, gospel and acid house/trip hop. Their song “Woke Up This Morning” became the opening theme for HBO’s The Sopranos.

Formed in Brixton, London in 1995; known in the U.S. as A3 due to legal reasons; internationally recognized for “Woke Up This Morning,” the theme to The Sopranos; noted for fusing country, blues, gospel, acid house and trip hop.

A witty, positive take on Alabama 3’s debut Exile on Coldharbour Lane, spotlighting their fusion of acid house, trip hop, gospel, and country. The review links their breakthrough to The Sopranos’ iconic opening with “Woke Up This Morning,” and highlights cuts like “You Don’t Dance The Tekno Anymore,” “Bourgeoisie Blues,” and “Mao Tse Tung Said.” Expect sarcasm, pseudonyms, and politics, but also serious musical craft.