From Nothing to a Little Bit More

From Nothing to a Little Bit More is the second studio album by English indie rock band the Lathums. It was released on 3 March 2023 through Island. The album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart.

From Nothing to a Little Bit More
Studio album by
The Lathums
Released3 March 2023 (2023-03-03)
GenreIndie Rock
Length45:21
LabelIsland
ProducerJim Abbiss
The Lathums chronology
How Beautiful Life Can Be
(2021)		 From Nothing to a Little Bit More
(2023)
Singles from From Nothing to a Little Bit More
  1. "Say My Name"
    Released: 27 October 2022
  2. "Turmoil"
    Released: 9 December 2022
  3. "Struggle"
    Released: 20 January 2023
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash8/10[1]
Far Out[2]
Gigwise[3]

Background

The album was announced on 27 October 2022, accompanied by the release of the single "Say My Name".[4] The band referred to the album as an "act of rebellion having seen the rules of the game".[5] A 10-date UK tour promoting the record was announced the same day.[6]

Track listing
From Nothing to a Little Bit More – Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Struggle"
3:54
2."Say My Name"
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
  • John Kettle
3:50
3."I Know Pt 1"
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
  • Kettle
3:55
4."Lucky Bean"
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
2:52
5."Facets"
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
2:33
6."Rise and Fall"
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
  • Kettle
4:05
7."Sad Face Baby"
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
4:18
8."Turmoil"
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
  • Kettle
3:28
9."Land and Sky"
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
  • Kettle
4:08
10."Crying Out"
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
4:13
11."Undeserving"
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
8:06
Total length:45:22
From Nothing to a Little Bit More – Extended edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."Knotted Bed of Roses"
2:55
13."Humble Beginnings"
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
  • Murphy
  • Kettle
3:13
14."Slowly the Wheels Are Turning"
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
  • Murphy
3:06
15."Chills"
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
  • Murphy
2:15
16."Say My Name" (Live at Neighbourhood Festival)
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
4:15
17."I Know Pt 1" (Live at Neighbourhood Festival)
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
  • Johnny Cunliffe
4:07
18."Facets" (Live at Neighbourhood Festival)
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
2:45
19."Sad Face Baby" (Live at Neighbourhood Festival)
  • Concepcion
  • Durrans
  • Moore
  • Cunliffe
4:22
Total length:62:20

Personnel

The Lathums

  • Alex Moore – vocals (all tracks), background vocals (1–11), electric guitar (4, 5, 11, 16–19)
  • Scott Concepcion – electric guitar (all tracks); acoustic guitar (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9), piano (2), background vocals (3, 6, 9, 11–14), synthesizer (3), organ (5, 11), Wurlitzer electric piano (6, 9), harpsichord (15)
  • Ryan Durrans – drums (1–10, 12–19), percussion (1–10)
  • Johnny Cunliffe – bass guitar (1–11)

Additional musicians

  • Jim Abbiss – programming (1–11), acoustic guitar (2), synthesizer (3)
  • Christopher David Hill – cello (2, 3, 8), double bass (8)
  • Gillian Maguire – viola (2, 4, 8, 9), violin (2–4, 8, 9)
  • Josh Poole – alto saxophone (4)
  • John Kettle – electric guitar (4, 6, 13, 14), acoustic guitar (12–15), background vocals (14), bass guitar (14)
  • Tom Berry – trombone (4)
  • Roland Parsons – trumpet (4)
  • Ross Stanley – piano (8)
  • Matty Murphy – bass guitar (12, 15–19), background vocals (12–14)
  • Chris Taylor – keyboards (13)
  • Jake Dorsman – electric guitar (16)

Technical

  • Jim Abbiss – production (1–11)
  • John Kettle – production (12–15), engineering (13–15), additional engineering (6, 8)
  • Chris Taylor – production (12–15); mixing, engineering (12–19)
  • John Davis – mastering
  • Mark "Spike" Stent – mixing (1, 3, 4)
  • Caesar Edmunds – mixing (2, 5–11)
  • Edd Hartwell – engineering (1–11)
  • Tom Roach – engineering (13)
  • Angelica Bjornsson – engineering assistance (1–6, 8–11)
  • Harvey Townsend Jones – engineering assistance (7)

Charts
Chart performance for From Nothing to a Little Bit More
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[7] 2
UK Albums (OCC)[8] 1

References
  1. Bowes, Richard (1 March 2023). "The Lathums – From Nothing To A Little Bit More". Clash. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  2. Taysom, Joe (3 March 2023). "The Lathums - 'From Nothing To A Little Bit More'". Far Out. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  3. Maplethorpe, Dale (2 March 2023). "Album Review: The Lathums - From Nothing To A Little Bit More". Gigwise. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  4. Krol, Charlotte (27 October 2022). "The Lathums announce new album 'From Nothing To A Little Bit More', share single 'Say My Name'". NME. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  5. "The Lathums announce new album, single and UK Tour dates for 2023". Radio X. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  6. Reilly, Nick (28 October 2022). "The Lathums announce second album 'From Nothing To A Little Bit More'". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  7. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  8. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
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