And It's Still Alright (CD)
Nathaniel Rateliff
Amoeba Review
07/21/2020
Having conquered rock radio with his band The Night Sweats, Rateliff switches gears (as well as musical personas) and returns to his more folk-y roots for his latest solo outing, And It's Still Alright. This latest collection of songs stem from a few years of personal turbulence for Rateliff, including the death of producer/friend Richard Swift in 2018, and learning to process all of it while retaining a sense of hope. Familiar and comforting influences abound to color the proceedings, from the Harry Nilsson-esque delivery of "All Or Nothing" to the Leonard Cohen-tinged "Tonight #2." Older fans will welcome the sonic reminder of Rateliff's earlier career output, while the newer fans of the Night Sweats will find another side of the soulful frontman to connect with.