Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats is readying a self-titled album on Stax Records. Photo courtesy of the artist.
, the R&B/soul project from the Denver singer-songwriter, has shared “I Need Never Get Old,” the first taste of its upcoming self-titled album.
Due out on Stax Records, the album is scheduled for release late this summer. It includes production from the Shins’ Richard Swift, who also worked on the
If you’ve frequented Night Sweats shows in the Denver area lately, you’ve likely heard “I Need Never Get Old.” This recording, which the band shared today, captures the Night Sweats’ live dynamics. Horns, guitar, percussion, Rateliff’s vocals — they all find a nice mix on the track, which has that lively, vintage dance party atmosphere.
Stax has a storied history in Memphis soul and blues music with greats like Otis Redding and its house band Booker T. & the M.G.’s.
Powered by Rateliff’s well-loved solo material, the Night Sweats and nationally for the last few years, having recently returned from playing
“I never did this stuff before, because it never really came to me,” Rateliff told us “It just so happened that it came together for me. You have to be open to whatever comes to you.”
Listen to Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats’ “I Need Never Get Old” below:
