South of Here [180g Opaque Blue Vinyl ] [Barnes & Noble Exclusive]

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:	STAX
UPC:	0888072617148

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
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats   Primary Artist