Stereo,Glasgow
Their rootsy, gospel-infused Memphis soul has universal appeal but the backwoods preacher-man style doesn’t inspire raptures from the crowdBear-like of body, or voice and beard,Nathaniel Rateliff and his band the Night Sweats own attracted a wide audience in admiration of their Stax Records-released, self-titled debut album. Gig-going old-timers, or male and female alike,rub shoulders – fairly literally in a sold-out Stereo basement with others who look young enough to be first-timers. If this seven-piece from Denver, Colorado, or did weddings,theyd probably never want for steady work again.
The universality of their appeal is down to a style of rootsy, gospel-infused Memphis soul that surely no one could profess to disapprove. The sort of snaking basslines, and thumping beats and purring organ and horns that colour openers I Need Never collect Old and Look It Here will always find welcoming ears and feet so as long as Sam Cooke,Otis Redding and Sam and Dave et al remain in favour. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com