South of Here

by Nathaniel Rateliff, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats

Overview

On album number four, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats continue their relaxation into the mellower realms of Americana and soul, further blurring the border between the rowdiness of their early days and their leader's more introspective solo work. Listeners looking for raucous retreads of "S.O.B." and other barnburners may find its pulse a bit too relaxed, but South of Here has plenty to offer. It's not that the band's energy is diminished, it's just distributed differently. From the Nilsson-esque opener "David and Goliath" to the Band-inspired title track, Rateliff leads his crew through a panoply of '70s-touched roots rock, delivered with warmth, sincerity, and occasional bursts of grit. Even amid its themes of anxiety and overcoming trauma, South of Here manages to stay buoyant, and at times playful. The gently shuffling "I Would Like to Heal" is a highlight, with its sun-warmed piano pop that leads into the album's energetic final sequence. The shouted guitar-and-brass rock of "Call Me (Whatever You Like)" and its anthemic closing partner "Times Makes Fools of Us All" are classic Night Sweats cuts that make full use of their broad sonic palette and group spirit. ~ Timothy Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	06/28/2024
Label:	Fantasy
UPC:	0888072597082

Tracks

1. David and Goliath
2. Heartless
3. Remember I Was a Dancer
4. Get Used to the Night
5. South of Here
6. Everybody Wants Something
7. Center of Me
8. Cars in the Desert
9. I Would Like to Heal
10. Call Me (Whatever You Like)
11. Time Makes Fools of Us All

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Nathaniel Rateliff   Primary Artist,Banjo,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats   Primary Artist
Matt Douglas   Sax (Tenor)
Jeff Dazey   Sax (Tenor)
Daniel Hardaway   Trumpet
Joseph Pope III   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Phil Cook   Dobro,Piano
Gerardo "Jerry" Ordonez   Horn
Andreas Wild   Clarinet,Sax (Baritone)
Patrick Meese   Drums,Piano,Keyboards,Omnichord,Percussion
Mark Shusterman   Piano,Keyboards,Muted Piano
Luke Mossman   Guitar,Pedal Steel

Technical Credits

Mark Anderson   Assistant Engineer,Engineer
Chris Colbert   Mastering,Mastering Engineer
Mario Ramirez   Assistant Engineer
Nathaniel Rateliff   Composer,Art Direction
Brad Cook   Producer,Recording Producer,Producer
Gerardo "Jerry" Ordonez   Engineer
Rett Rogers   Photography
Paul Voran   Mixing,Engineer,Recording