It’s as if his life depends on getting these words out, be it as a warning for others, a last plea for help or just a clearing of his head and mouth before the next big drink. I’m going to cover myself with the ashes of you and nobody’s gonna give a damn” Rising out of handclaps and wordless hums, the song finds Rateliff possessed with zeal, a pacing preacher electrified by the communal energy of his congregation: With its blend of self-deprecation, defiance and cathartic yelling, ‘S.O.B’ is central to the album, the creed to the Night Sweats faith. “I’ve been failing you”, wails Rateliff, “but I can’t stop trying”, and you get the impression the trying and failing will continue for a good while yet. ‘I’ve Been Failing’, with it’s finger-clicking and tinkling piano, sounds like the midnight confessions of a liquor-loosened tongue. ‘Trying So Hard Not To Know’ speaks of the struggle to sell the idea of goodtimes-as-an-answer, Rateliff labouring to convince himself let alone anyone else (“You never stand up long enough to pull it together/ Well who gives a damn and very few can / When they’re trying so hard not to know”). That’s not to say, however, a party can drown out all of the darker thoughts. It never seemed to matter as the night slipped away
As with much of the record the sense of embracing the moment is palpable, as if everyone involved understands that despite what might happen later, while sober and tired and desperate, every word he sings is heartfelt and genuine: ‘Howling At Nothing’ sees the dial swing further toward soul, an impassioned, swaying tune for good times amongst bad days, where sincere, starlit promises spark into brilliant existence before fading with the dawn.
“I know that some will say it matters but little babeĬome on and mean it to me I need it so bad The track also serves as an introduction to the main theme of the record, a marriage of celebration and introspection, needles of regret poking through the haze of adrenaline and alcohol. A good indicator of the shambling, soulful rock that The Night Sweats have brought to the table, the track is still recognisably Rateliff but with a showy, jubilant flourish. It’s fair to say that Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats are not finger-picking folkers, but the raw energy of his solo work remains, as highlighted by album opener ‘I Need Never Get Old’. You have probably heard that Rateliff is back, not least because of his rather explosive performance of Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show, and this time he has company. Falling Faster Than You Can Run and the Closer EP cemented Rateliff’s talents, his voice the lynchpin of his sound, injecting a raw energy into his finger-picked folk. Switching from gentle croons to out-and-out wails, Rateliff uses his voice as more than a way to communicate words, pacifying the listener with soothing murmurs one minute and brandishing it as a weapon the next. All frames are fitted with 2mm Perspex.Ĭanvas Options: Your chosen design will be printed onto quality heavy weight canvas, finished with varnish and then it will be stretched and mounted onto a 38mm wooden bar box frame and arrive with fixings ready to hang on the wall.Ever since 2010’s In Memory of Loss, we’ve been enamoured with Nathaniel Rateliff’s songwriting and delivery. Your chosen design will be printed onto high quality satin art card and arrive ready framed in the size & frame finish you select. Please see additional product images for frame finishes. Our frames are high quality, sturdy and robust. Frames are supplied with strut backs up to and including 12″ x 10″ to hang or stand either way. Frames above 12″ x 10″ can hang either way. No frame, easels, stands or accessories included are included with the print only options.įramed Options: We have a variety of frame finishes to choose from. For our Extra large and XX Large prints these will be printed onto high quality satin finish 280gsm art card and sent in a protective postal tube. Print Only Options: For our Small - Large prints your chosen design will be printed in the size you select onto high quality satin 350gsm finish art card and posted to you in protective board back envelope packaging. Print Sizes: (Size Without Frames): Small A5 (8.3 x 5.8 inches) | Medium A4 (11.7 x 8.3 inches) | Large A3 (16.5 x 11.7 inches) | Extra Large A2 (23.4 x 16.5 inches) | XX Large A1 (33.1 x 23.4 inches)Ĭanvas Sizes: (Finished Canvas Size) Medium (12 x 8 inches) | Large (16 x 12 inches) | Extra Large (24 x 16 inches) | XX Large (34 x 24 inches) You can see all of our custom print design options here.
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