Underneath the Ice
David Steele
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Record Label: City Canyons Records
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City Canyons Records, an independent label based in Manhattan proudly introduces UK rocker, David Steele's debut album UNDERNEATH THE ICE. Steele comes from a part of England-the village of Brill- that inspired "Lord of the Rings" writer Tolkien, and Steele's lyrics are, indeed, at times darkly magical. But that's only part of the talented young Englishman's story. While his tunes can be intense and haunting, as epitomized by "Words and Rhythm" they can also thrillingly soar as does, for example, "Rise Up". Whatever their mood, Steele's sophisticated self-penned songs are firmly rooted in reality, reflecting the hopes, the despair, the yearning in all of us. And even at their darkest, Steele's music is never chilly. His remarkable voice is warm and intimate-somewhere between Sting and Bono-and wherever he takes you with his music, he's with you every step of the way. That music, featuring Steele's own superb guitar work, is distinctive, utterly his own, but if one were forced to make comparisons, one could put him somewhere between Coldplay and David Grey and be in the ballpark.
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Still Great after all of these years!!
author: Eric "Sarge" Smith AKA Eric "Smidi" Smith
Hello David Steele! Surprise!!!! It's Me "Eric "Sarge" Smith now Eric "Smidi" Smith your former Bass Guitarist for our band "Bon Ton" from RAF Wethersfield UK back in 1987!!! Anyway, I'm luv'in your new CD "Underneath The Ice" Your Great musical talent is still there after all these years! Many Congrats!!! I am still into the music business as well! I'm located in Las Vegas and retired from the US Air Force since 2001. Hit me up! I would luv to chat with you again Mate! Cheers! SMIDI
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Distinctive voice, wonderful orchestrations!
author: Gary Wien, Upstage Magazine
If you’re looking for something a little different than the usual stuff being played on the radio, check out David Steele’s UNDERNEATH THE ICE on City Canyon Records.
Steele, an English songwriter, has come up with a CD reminiscient of classic bands from the 80s like U2, The Alarm and even The Police. In fact, much of the disc reminds me of the more experimental songs that U2 used to put out as B-sides to their singles.
There’s a nice blend of straight up rock tracks and soft ballads all held together with Steele’s distinctive voice. Steele uses wonderful orchestration to create moods during his slower songs and even gets a bit funky during some of the upbeat tracks. Unlike many eighties-influenced artists, Steele uses synthesizers but doesn’t let technology overshadow his guitar and piano performances.
My favorite tracks off the disc include Disappear, Bethleham, Underneath The Ice, and Rise Up.
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Excellent debut that grows in power with repeated plays!
author: Record Buyer (UK)
These twelve songs are well crafted and unfussy arrangements and production help them breathe. The opening "Wings To Fly" powered by guitar, muscular rhythm and organ drone..."Come to Dance? and Hypnotised"...quickly work their way under your skin. All in all UNDERNEATH THE ICE is an excellent debut that grows in power with repeated plays.
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Accomplished debut album!
author: Westminster Times (UK)
"Accomplished" is the word to describe the debut album from English singer-songwriter David Steele...which can quickly switch from sombre Jeff Buckley or Starsailor acoustic ballads ("Wings to Fly) to funky pop rock (Disappear").
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