The Future
| Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night
The Future
On November 5th, 2021, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats released their third studio album, The Future, via Stax Records. In support of the album, Sirius XM The Spectrum introduced Night Sweats Radio with Nathaniel Rateliff which debuted October 22, 2021 airing new episodes every Friday. - Wikipedia
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Consequence Sound
The band reveals a greater artistic depth on their third studio album.
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Holler
The Future effectively combines provocative lyrics married to the Sweats’ trademarked attack; one that’s successful, even triumphant, and paves the way for more of the same in forthcoming endeavors.
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Riff Magazine
The Future is unique in Rateliff’s catalog because the album doesn’t smolder and ache with catharsis. Instead, it feels like a party where there’s something to celebrate.
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PopMatters
On their new album The Future, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats expand their musical territory without abandoning their soulful rock.
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American Songwriter
Ultimately, The Future represents another plateau for a band that’s quickly earned a stellar reputation for both verve and versatility. The Future draws on those accomplishments through a timeless tapestry that offers reason to rejoice.
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mxdwn Music
Altogether, there’s very little here that works. And it’s not like The Future is a huge step away from the band’s previous albums either. But with poor production, a lack of hooks and little rocking to be found, this project winds up falling short. It doesn’t do the simple things right, which isn’t a good sign for a band built on the simple things.
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The AU Review
While definitely not a complete album that does at times struggle with its pacing, The Future is an incredibly enjoyable listen from beginning to end. At this late stage of what’s been a tumultuous two years, the timing of a feel good album like The Future bodes well, for well, the future. Listen to it, enjoy it, have a good time; you’ll be better for it.
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The Line of Best Fit
Their bluesy soul is being delivered with newfound heart, spirit and zeal, one that makes The Future jubilantly bright - just the vision we all need after the bleakness of the past year.
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Glide Magazine
In an album of mixed results, there are enough brilliant moments that bode to a more meaningful lyrical side for Rateliff and his powerful band, which has a knack for infectious grooves and hooks.
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AllMusic
By the time they close with the fiery Motown vamp "Love Don't," Rateliff and his band have covered a nice range of moods on what is their most diverse release yet.
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Narc Magazine
The true depth of The Future, though, shines with impassioned tracks like Oh, I and Face Down In The Moment, setting this record apart. Rateliff’s heartfelt tones come alive when the instrumentation is stripped away, particularly on Oh, I. The Future demonstrates a step up in class for Rateliff, with soulful grooves evident throughout, it feels effortless. An exceptional record.
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Stereoboard
The term ‘lockdown album’ might be increasingly irritating, but it can’t be denied that records made during that period have, more often than not, been among their creator’s best work. ‘The Future’ is no different. Dishing up confessional vignettes over sublimely performed and supremely arranged compositions, its heartfelt blend of style and substance will be more than enough to keep spirits high as those winter nights draw in.
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The Red & Black
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats gets soulful in new album.
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