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Supreme
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17 Oct 2010 (US), 18 Oct 2010 (UK)
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Northumberland based rock band The Steels have release their new album 'Supreme' after signing with Kingsway earlier this summer. This follows on from their two independent releases, 'Your Name In Lights' and their critically acclaimed debut album 'My Energy'. '
Supreme' is a ten track album which was produced by Ken Riley of Yfriday, a band whom they share close links with. In addition to hailing from the same part of the UK as Yfriday, and also having ties with Youth For Christ, The Steels are supporting Yfriday at their farewell concert on 31st October.
Some have said The Steels are well...
Read More Northumberland based rock band The Steels have release their new album 'Supreme' after signing with Kingsway earlier this summer. This follows on from their two independent releases, 'Your Name In Lights' and their critically acclaimed debut album 'My Energy'. '
Supreme' is a ten track album which was produced by Ken Riley of Yfriday, a band whom they share close links with. In addition to hailing from the same part of the UK as Yfriday, and also having ties with Youth For Christ, The Steels are supporting Yfriday at their farewell concert on 31st October.
Some have said The Steels are well placed to slip into the shoes of some of the British bands that have ended recently and from listening to this offering I can see why. The three-piece, consisting of Adam Carmichael (guitar, vocals), Simon Napper (bass) and Matt Chambers (drums), are described by their new label as "a classic modern worship rock trio, fired up by a belief in the timeless power of music to inspire and transform."
Opening track Supreme is a fast paced guitar driven song that is 100mph power rock with lyrics of worship to God. This is a fantastic energetic start to the album with the band singing "You are God Supreme", from this moment onwards you know the band have arrived. The tempo is taken down slightly for next track Made To Worship, which is a wonderful worship song. I might as well point this out from the start but it would be obvious to compare the Steels to Yfriday in style as Ken Riley produced this album, but you can't get away from the comparison as the bands are very similar musically, with The Steels doing something similar to how Yfriday would sound leading worship songs. Yfriday had great top quality fast paced worship with honest and creative worship lyrics and The Steels do the same.
Steal My Heart has an added dance feel to it with its groove drum beat, this song is more punk pop rock sounding, which is similar to what Dweeb and The Gentlemen have been producing these last few years. If you're a fan of those bands you will love Steal My Heart. This is a big pop rock song song which is a bit more edgy than the first two tracks.
An orchestral start with a soothing piano kicks off the track Glorify, this showing a different side to The Steel. With Glorify, the band haven't done the obvious big power ballad chorus, instead keeping it simple and this brings out the beauty of the song. It's not until the end when all band members are going for it that the song really kicks into the next gear, a big finish and a perfect way to end this beautiful song.
Someone Like Me and This is How we Know are two similar tracks both pop rock songs which spill out of these songs, showing this band aren't a one trick pony, they can go from edgy to creative to rock to pop very easily without distracting from the flow of the album. Live for You has a hint of Muse and Newsboys, with its edgy dark bass and guitar work showing a bit of aggression within the song. The band sing "I want to live for You" which is a passionate call out to God declaring I want to live in your plans.
The albums ends with a stunner as well. Disposable, which is what I call a true ballad with a big powerful chorus, has to be counted as a standout track. I beg you, if you're thinking about getting this album, to head over and listen to this track. Disposable is a great way to end the album, it's a huge anthem.
The Steels on this album have a lot of variety within the 10 tracks, with a mixture of fast and slow songs bulking out the album. It is jammed packed with worshipful lyrics declaring the majesty of God and wanting to live for him, but with a whole mix of styles of music. What comes across in these songs is the band's passion for what they do which also shows they mean every word. If you like worship music with some guitar rock similar to what Yfriday and Delirious used to do, then look no further than The Steels.
Review by Jono Davies
LTTM Rating 4.5 out of 5 Stars
Standout Tracks
Live For You
Made To Worship
Disposable Articles
The new album from British rock band The Steels, titled 'Supreme', is released today, 18th October 2010. The band recently signed with Kingsway ahead of the release of their latest album, which was produced by Yfriday front man…
Northumberland based rock band The Steels will release their new album 'Supreme' on 18th October 2010 after signing with Kingsway earlier this summer. The ten track album was produced by Ken Riley of Yfriday, a band whom they…
