Unforgettable vocal chops, heartfelt melodies, and a bluesy, soulful arrangement all call Natalie Clark’s latest offering home. ‘Late Train’ sees the singer and songwriter exercise her songwriting talents to create a piece of searing soul pop that is ought to burn a heart-shaped hole in the listeners’ hearts and minds.
A native of the Scottish capital Glasgow, and currently based in Los Angeles, singer and songwriter Natalie Clark is back to toy with our emotions once again. After appearing on The Voice and gaining the attention of vocal legends Blake Shelton and Christina Aguilera, and after performing at the BBC Radio 1 sessions at the behest of Richard Branson, there is no surprise that Clark can belt hearty belts, and possesses a stunning control over her voice, and this control is at full display on her latest studio release.
Starting with an impressionistic and chill, sparkling clean electric guitar, the arrangement of the song soon starts growing to incorporate a soulful gospel beat that comes paid for with an economic kick drum pattern and finger snaps. The gospel arrangement soon expands once again with the vocals becoming more direct and fiercer, and with the introduction of a solid, rocking beat that carries the beautiful melody and soothing progressions until the end of the song.
‘Late Train’ by Natalie Clark is a charming song that is so easy to fall for. with gorgeous melodies and a beautiful voice to deliver, and with tight production and a wholesome arrangement, there is very little to go wrong.