Rateliff remains a brooding party animal. Meanwhile, the cautiously optimistic “You Worry Me” shows the band is interested in more than just simulations of R&B past, burnishing modern guitar rumble with light electronics. Rooted in a grinding sax and a caffeinated groove, “Intro” recalls interracial Sixties soul band the Electric Flag. Reflecting the Night Sweats’ relentless touring since their breakthrough, tracks like the largely instrumental shuffle “Shoe Boot” are punchier than anything on their debut, jacked up by swelling organs and the band’s plump horn section. Dates and details below.Unsurprisingly, Rateliff doubles down on roadhouse retro for Tearing at the Seams, his second album with the Night Sweats, which arrives after a quickie EP and a live album. The band have also announced six (six!) sideshows across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Auckland.
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats will play Byron Bay Bluesfest this April. You almost vicariously feel regret for him, and yet it’s still a pleasure to listen to. This is yet another brilliant example of the authenticity they command with every note and indeed every insight into the life of a true raconteur. Babe I Know, Tearing At The Scenes (2018)Ĭall it oxymoronic, but Rateliff’s gruff voice still manages to melt like butter in ‘Babe I Know’. This slow jam sure ain’t desperate, and exudes a melancholic maturity that by this point, you know is legit. Be There, Tearing At The Scenes (2018)īy now, it’s fairly evident that Rateliff is no stranger to wearing his heart on his sleeve, and there’s a vulnerability to ‘Be There’ which emanates throughout. There’s straight up ’60s vibes on ‘Coolin’ Out’, possibly even more so than with the rest of their repertoire-often an inherent ode in itself to the decade.
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The writing predates Nathaniel’s collaboration with the Night Sweats, but the finished product with the full ensemble behind him was worth the wait. You might say this one was a long time coming. Coolin’ Out, Tearing At The Scenes (2018) Sure, ‘Tearing at the Seams’ starts off slow and steady, but it’s building to a toe-tapping crescendo. The title track of their latest record really highlights why Nathaniel Rateliff ever got a nickname like the “Colorado growler” in the first place. Tearing at the Seams, Tearing At The Scenes (2018) Side effects may include falling in love. Just be careful who you have around while you’re listening-it sure is smooth, but those feels will hit you like a freight train.
‘A Little Honey’ is a real feel-good hit, both sultry and sexy in equal measure. A Little Honey, Tearing At The Scenes (2018)Ĭrack open a bottle of wine, ’cause here’s a perfect song for slow dancing in your living room if ever we did hear one. Lyrically, it’s intimate as hell, laying bare a tribute to a woman who’s clearly had a hand in shaping everything Nathaniel’s become… and who, growing up, was clearly no stranger to putting him in his place. ‘Hey Mama’ pays homage to her and then some (something you’ll see for real if you check out the video clip). There’s nothing sweeter than a dude who isn’t afraid to show some love for his mum. While vocally, he sounds defeated, there’s something powerful for us to take away as listeners-there’s always time to make a change. Ready to go on a journey? This brooding, self-reflective ditty will transport you directly deep into the depths of its writer’s soul. Wasting Time, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats (2015) With an abundance of true grit and determination (both in the sound, and the men themselves), it’s no wonder that the band are contenders for the crown when it comes to the best in Americana/mainstream crossovers. You could argue that Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats were in the right place at the right time when they dominated the charts with this track, but we think it had been a long time coming. You Worry Me, Tearing At The Seams (2018)
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