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Nathaniel Rateliff details first solo album in seven years with lead single "And It's Still Alright"

08 January 2020, 17:18 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

Nathaniel Rateliff has shared details of his first solo album in seven years, And It’s Still Alright, alongside sharing the title-track as the lead single.

"And It's Still Alright" is the first track to be lifted from Ratecliff's forthcoming LP, and is directed at his late friend and collaborator Richard Swift, who passed away in July 2018.

Rateliff recorded his new album at Swift’s studio in Cottage Grove, Oregon with co-producers Patrick Meese (longtime collaborator and The Night Sweats drummer) and James Barone (Beach House drummer).

And It's Alright will feature contributions from Tom Hagerman (DeVotchKa violinist), Luke Mossman (The Night Sweats guitarist), Elijah Thomson (Everest bassist), Daniel Creamer (The Texas Gentlemen keyboardist), and Eric Swanson (steel guitarist).

Rateliff says of his new LP, "I think I always want to see hope in the darkness, and I like to try to share that. I always try to write from a perspective of trying to approach everything very honestly, even if it leaves me vulnerable. But overall, it’s almost like I’m a different character when I’m writing for myself."

He adds, "I think this album is a reminder that we all go through hardship, but regardless of the hardship everything ends up where it’s supposed to. I still continue to live, and I still continue to find joy. I think that’s the theme of the record."

Tracklist:

  1. What a Drag
  2. And It’s Still Alright
  3. All Or Nothing
  4. Expecting To Lose
  5. Tonight #2
  6. Mavis
  7. You Need Me
  8. Time Stands
  9. Kissing Our Friends
  10. Rush On
"And It's Still Alright" is out now. Nathaniel Rateliff's album of the same name arrives 14 February via Stax Records, and is available to pre-order now. He plays London's Royal Albert Hall on 29 April. Find out more.
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