Nate Todd’s latest single ‘Red Light District Blues’ does an amazing job at being at once a familiar sound, and a brand new sound that tickles the senses. A bluesy, soulful train of atmosphere that trods along at a confident pace.
A bluesman, singer/songwriter, and producer based in Denver, Colorado, Nate Todd is an expert song craftsman, and his ‘Red Light District Blues’ is a prime example of what he does best. A song that has the blues at heart, ‘Red Light District Blues’ is like a vehicle that collects what soul, funk, americana, and folk it can along its route.
What the song primarily excels at is creating a vibe. An engulfing atmosphere that immersed me in the midst of its layers and its balanced, colorful mix. This atmosphere is doubtlessly put together by the song’s ultra-efficient rhythm section. A single-note bass line that’s sleazy and unrushed, sounding massive and all encompassing, alongside a minimal drum part that features a pocket so deep you might get lost inside, courtesy of Squeaky Feet’s Kevin D’Angelo. On top, layers of jangly electronic keyboards and overdriven guitars sing a sonorous song of major blues. Tasteful, timeless, and very, very pleasant.
With Nate Todd’s nasal vocals embedded within this rich mix, and then all elements blended together in a rather lush production job, ‘Red Light District Blues’ is an immediate winner. A single of outstanding proportions from Nate Todd.
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