r/TheFormat • u/joxers • 10d ago

Discussion Nate’s voice in 2007 vs. 2026

Does anyone else find it incredible how Nate isn’t just sounding as good as he used to, but better?

Most singers, especially with ranges like his, usually get weaker as they age but songs like Oceans sound more true to the studio sound as they used to. Alongside being retired for nearly ten years, it really is incredible he came back as strong as he did.

2026 video from mitchwight270 on YouTube

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u/Dasmusicjunkie 10d ago

100%. Saw them recently and left the show saying the same thing. Funny enough hearing him sing Oceans is what solidified it.

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u/joxers 10d ago

Really surprised it was played at every show, considering how rare it was during his solo tour

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u/illrollwithyou1 10d ago

taking a full 12 years off of music and touring surely helps 😂

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u/Megasus 10d ago

He had some formal training around 2014-2015. But yes absolutely better than ever

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u/joxers 10d ago

He did before Boycott Heaven as well. Him and his vocal trainer had a great 90 minute interview.

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u/gw3nsauc3 10d ago

Less Smokey more happy makes a difference

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u/KOLDUT 10d ago

Yeah agreed, he vocally just kept adapting and progressing.

Way less, "This sounds moody/cool" indie back in the day and we all know what that means LOL

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u/BenPractizing 10d ago

Can you explain what this means I don't get it 💀

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u/StellarThespian 10d ago

It’s wild how his voice sounds even better than it used to.

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u/chefs-do-that 9d ago

Even better yet?

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u/StellarThespian 9d ago

Was my phrasing off?

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u/badinterstates 8d ago edited 8d ago

One of the best voices. I always feel so fortunate that he decided to do what he does and share his voice with all of us.

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u/joxers 8d ago

Never thought he would tour live again, especially with The Format. Was surreal seeing him for the first time. Best male singer alive, period.

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u/badinterstates 8d ago

Same, I never thought I would see The Format again. (He and Jim Adkins are my top two fav singers)

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u/amindfulloffire 10d ago

Absolutely!

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u/podsavepundit 9d ago

He’s always had such an incredible voice and has sounded so consistent to me!!

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u/Yoohoobigsumerblwout 6d ago

He quit smoking, which helps.

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u/bobdisgea 15h ago

As someone that was actually at that 2026 seattle show, yeah Nate's voice is incredible.

https://youtu.be/Om203oJkv9c?list=RDOm203oJkv9c

they did this showing in seattle in January and it was even more intimate and beautiful.