But with poor production, a lack of hooks and little rocking to be found, this project winds up falling short. And it’s not like The Future is a huge step away from the band’s previous albums either. “Baby I Got Your Number” is another confusing track, as it doesn’t seem aware of how creepy it is, and the doo-wop singing in the final third only creates more tonal ambiguity.Īltogether, there’s very little here that works. Vocal improvs and humming are at the heart of this group-they’re the most iconic feature of their biggest song, “S.O.B.” But here, they sound flat and meandering. Watch the video for You Worry Me from Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweatss Best Of The 10s: Alternative for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar. You Worry Me by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats on Apple Music. “Oh, I” should be a slam dunk for this band with its humming and campfire singalong acoustic work, but there’s something just slightly off about Rateliff’s vocals, with unnatural hoarseness. Nathaniel David Rateliff (born October 7, 1978) is an American singer and songwriter based. And since the album doesn’t rock as hard as previous releases, the moments where fidelity is thrown out the window and he peaks in the mix, like on the title track and “Survivor,” simply do not work.

He deserves the lush harmonies of a great Zac Brown Band song, but outside of “What If I,” the vocal layering and backing vocals lack any impact. He’s certainly got a resonant voice capable of righteous anger and pensive woe, but Cook doesn’t support him with the proper multi-tracking to help sell his warmth. To make matters worse, there are no hooks to be found, and the music isn’t interesting enough to get by on atmosphere or texture alone. While the horns sound natural throughout the album, the guitars are crushed into buzzy fuzz on “I’m on Your Side” and “Survivor,” and they have minimal presence overall. Right from the beginning of “So Put Out,” the kick drum’s echo lasts a little too long to properly create an organic atmosphere. In Cook’s hands, the music loses its warmth, with sounds expanding in an unnatural way. It’s the only moment where the record truly rocks.Ĭonsidering he’s known for his work with Bon Iver and The War on Drugs, Cook is not the man for a band built on lively, classic rock flavor. “Love Me Till I’m Gone” anchors the horns with tense, stress-filled strumming and keys to great effect, and “Love Don’t” is raucous enough to justify Rateliff peaking in the mix. “What If I” features soulful backing vocals, and Rateliff’s anguished vocals aren’t as sloppily mixed as they are elsewhere on the record. The Future has similar levels of excess, but unfortunately, they’re not nearly as well-executed. It showed that Rateliff and his crew are comfortable with a level of sonic depth and chaos. Rateliff’s gruff yet expressive vocals pair perfectly with the dynamic backing strings and brass sounds blended in this energetic and tender track.Tearing at the Seems, the group’s previous album, opened with “Shoe Boot,” their lushest and most off-kilter song to date with layers of brass, organ licks and percussion, with an almost total absence of guitar. Repeating the chorus, “I’m gonna leave it all out there to dry, I’m gonna leave it all out there,” the track induces a reflective driving down a desert highway kind of vibe. “You Worry Me” delivers Rateliff’s emotive soulful rock sound, with an upbeat punchy piano beat to boot. Luckily, the group held up their end of the bargain with the release of the album’s lead single, “You Worry Me.” Watch “You Worry Me” below: With two months left to spare prior to the release of Tearing At The Seams, it’s only fair Nathaniel Rateliff give their fans what they want – a sneak peek, so to say. Their nonstop sold-out performances, including multiple Red Rocks Amphitheater appearances, have earned them recognition as hometown heroes with hearts of gold. Since the release of their self-titled debut album (2015), Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats have steadily climbed out of being Colorado’s hidden secret and have become a globally-known and loved band.

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats deliver yet again.ĭenver-based group Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats are dropping their upcoming sophomore album, Tearing At The Seams, on March 9th – a much anticipated release for the band’s massive fanbase.

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