More often than not, that entails a track-by-track rundown of the concert, banter that occurred during the songs and so on. Live reviews have and always will be what I consider to be my specialty, and I strive to take more of a unique approach to them, working to capture the feeling of being at a show in person in hopes of immersing the reader into what the experience was like. Something that focuses not just on local talent here in the region but bands in every stage of the game, from artists on the rise to nationally known acts. The Music Enthusiast was born out of a deep affinity for the local music scene here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and since its inception in March 2006 it has grown into something more all-encompassing. Hey! My name’s Jordan Buford, and welcome to my little spot on the internet. Official Website | Facebook | Twitter | YoutubeĢ–One Big Holiday–Punta Cana, Dominican Republicġ1–O2 Shepherds Bush Empire–London, United Kingdomġ2–O2 Shepherds Bush Empire–London, United Kingdomġ3–O2 Shepherds Bush Empire–London, United Kingdomġ4–Albert Hall–Manchester, United Kingdom Visit Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats’ websites: Hopefully it’s not setting a trend for Tearing at the Seams. In the end, that leaves “You Worry Me” being rather mediocre. It doesn’t grab you and demand your undivided attention, nor will it have any potential new fans desperately inquiring, “Who is THAT?!?” It’s enjoyable to listen to and was pieced together exceptionally well, though it fails to invigorate the listener the way so much of their previous work did. In that regards it’s a rather bland single. However, it would be remiss of me to not say “You Worry Me” is utterly lacking in that magic, that “spark” that gripped people a few years back, making them so drawn to Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. On that most superficial level, it’s great. Within the final minute everything really coalesces, unleashing the full potential of “You Worry Me” the horns, briefly used as they are, contributing greatly to the mix, the song coming to a thrilling and even epic end as it hits its climatic point. The track clearly building to something, it takes on this sort of grand style as it ebbs and flows, moving towards a stunning crescendo, keeping the listener guessing as to when it will finally actually break loose. In contrast, the piano is more rhythm centric, accenting the forceful, steadfast drumming quite well and all together it creates something of a grand scope. The guitar riffs are an instant classic, kind of heavy, reminiscent of the classic rock era but with a modern approach. That won’t be the case, though, as “You Worry Me” is a compelling blend of bluesy rock steeped in Americana. Even if, for some strange reason, you’re uninterested in every other aspect of the single, his performance alone is more than enough to ensure one’s interest. The mix is enrapturing, drawing the listener in. Even by Rateliff’s standards the vocalist sounds in rare form, his rich voice teeming with emotion as he delivers the lyrics, a potent mix of soul and blues noticeable in his singing. On one hand, it’s as solid a song as a musician could hope to create. There are various ways to look at “You Worry Me”. The question now is, “What will people make of it?” Rateliff and company have been working so diligently on. Me” serving as the first single and providing the first glimpse of what (which is understandable), and now a new release is on the horizon, Tearing at the Seams planned for a Marchĩ th release (out via Bottleneck Music Limited / Stax Records), with “You Worry When Rateliff & The Night Sweats would release new music. Works out to at least a year and a half of fans patiently waiting, wondering It’s hard toīelieve it’s already been that long since they began attracting a mainstreamĬrowd, selling out headline gigs and becoming a staple on the festival circuitĪs they toured in support of that self-titled record.Ī self-titled record that was released around two and a half years ago. Late-night television debut the better part of there years ago. Rateliff & The Night Sweats had a few whirlwind years after making their
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