Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LPIL2100

Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

810874025951 

Total Cap

Black LP

CDIL2100

Silver

2023-04-21

810874025807

Silver CD

Artist

Nick Waterhouse

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Innovative Leisure

Nick Waterhouse is a talented rhythm 'n' blues, soul singer, songwriter, and producer. Born in 1986 in Santa Ana, California, he has gained recognition for his unique blend of vintage sounds with modern influences. With his captivating voice and impressive musical skills, Nick Waterhouse continues to make waves in the music industry.

With a passion for music from an early age, Nick Waterhouse honed his skills as a musician and developed a deep appreciation for rhythm 'n' blues and soul. Influenced by legends such as Ray Charles and Muddy Waters, he has created his own signature sound that pays homage to the classics while adding a fresh twist.

As both a singer and songwriter, Nick Waterhouse brings heartfelt lyrics to life with his powerful vocals. His songs are filled with emotion and tell stories that resonate with listeners. In addition to his talent as a performer, he is also an accomplished producer who knows how to bring out the best in every track.

Innovative Leisure is an independent record company based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2010 by Hanni El Khatib, Jamie Strong, and Nate Nelson, the label has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
With a focus on nurturing and promoting emerging talent, Innovative Leisure has become known for its diverse roster of artists spanning various genres. From rock and punk to soul and electronic music, the label prides itself on pushing boundaries and challenging conventional norms.
Driven by a passion for creativity and innovation, Innovative Leisure continues to discover and support groundbreaking musicians who are redefining the sound of today. With their finger firmly on the pulse of contemporary music trends, this label is at the forefront of shaping the future of independent music.

The title of the sixth album from Californian singer-songwriter Nick Waterhouse is more than just the name of one of its tracks.   

The Fooler is both a clue and a red herring. The Fooler is the observed and the observer, narrator and subject, truth and lie. The Fooler is the shadow and reflection of a city the artist knows sufficiently well to wander with his eyes closed, and a place which very possibly never even existed. The Fooler is not so much an unreliable narrator as a constantly shifting perspective. The Fooler is the new album by Nick Waterhouse, and it's a lot. Recorded by Mark Neill (Black Keys; Los Straightjackets; Dave Cobb) in Valdosta, Georgia, it's a song-cycle of sorts, the arc of the album telling a tale of a city and its denizens.

The result is a record that offers up new riches and fresh perspectives with every spin. From the hidden corners of 'Hide and Seek' and the roadhouse soul of 'Play To Win' to the primitive, attitudinal, chugging two-chord thrill of 'Late In The Garden', it builds inexorably to the drama of the title track and pulsing roll-and-rock of the final pay off, 'Unreal, Immaterial'. Play it once and it sounds immediately like a collection of great songs. Play it again - and you will - and it feels like a novel or film slowly unveiling its secrets, kaleidoscopic in its narrative complexity. "Especially during this record, I started just becoming what Allen Ginsberg called a pure breath,\" says the artist. "I was becoming pure breath with my ideas."

The Fooler

Music GB