Musical Thesis: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats "Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

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Written By Nathan Box

At the center of every album is a musical thesis. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats self-titled album is at its core old soul music. It bleeds pure throwback with every single note and breath. It features song after song focused on a man's concern with not measuring up to the expectations of his partner, peers, and the outside world. It is here that I can relate. Call it the struggle of being in your 30's, but I know very few people who are where they thought they would be, myself included. At times, this feeling can be frustrating, at others, it’s just disappointing. For this reason, this music matters. It stands as a symbol that you are not alone. 

Be good to each other, 

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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