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A truly unique sound has caught my ear. David Steele is a big new talent hailing from England with the power of his music behind him. UNDERNEATH THE ICE is his new album and it is definitely going to make it's mark with huge rock and roll rhythms mixed with a little funk, phenomenal vocals, and a trace of psychedelic depth. The lyrical content is pure, and the musical composition varies in all of the right ways to keep your ears jumping in anticipation. This album will be a huge asset to the audiophile community!
—Waylond Digges, Roots Music Report

Songs like "Rise Up" and "Words and Rhythm" reveal David's flair for subdued pieces that gradually build into big, bold anthems, with lyrical ideas that celebrate the triumph of the human spirit and the raw joy of existence. All of this music taken together paints a clear image of Steele's musical persona: a singer/songwriter of the glaciers, if you will, big and burly in the name of majestic beauty. Citing Tolkien's Lord of the Rings as one of his key influences, the English-born Steele is steering his rockÕnÕroll roots toward a more mythical destination...
—Matt Greenwald, Urban Tulsa Weekly

This U.K. rocker achieves in UNDERNEATH THE ICE delicate, adult-contemporary, pop-rock sounds with a similarity to Sting's world-inspired, soulful, spiritual sounds....One of the most unique elements about David is that he comes from the village of Brill, the same locale that inspired the fantasy-laden box office smash "Lord of the Rings". David seems to capture the same mystery and evocative enchantment in his songwriting.
—The Village Idiot, Kirsti Singer

David Steele is a gifted man, be it his guitar work, his vocals, or his wonderful song writing.... SteeleÕs brilliance is multi-levelled....He can reach the listener on many emotional levels, penetrating whatever firewalls have been built around them with nothing more than his voice. ÒRise UpÓ is a good example of that, kindling a surge of hope and bringing the sunÕs warmth....UNDERNEATH THE ICE" is a CD for all occasions - combining modern folk with light alternative rock styles, performed by an artist who is able to span the genres and bring them together in a harmony to delight the senses! David Steele is this MillenniumÕs answer to solo acts like Sting and Rod Stewart; he will reach the heights of fame and stay there if he keeps working like this!
—Naomi de Bruyn, Linear Reflections

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.
—Record Buyer (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").
—Westminster Times (UK)

England's David Steele makes you think a bit of Bowie and Sting with his voice that exudes both deep emotion and warmth. To back up his vocals David delves deep into his songwriting well, combining modern folk and light alt rock styles with thoughtful instrumentation. From the aptly ethereal ballad "Ghost" to the brooding but inspiring U2ish "Words and Rhythm" this Brit has an infectious style in all aspects of his music.
—Mark E. Waterbury, Music Morsels

David Steele wrote all the songs in UNDERNEATH THE ICE, and some remind us of Paul McCartney's Wings-era work (though generally darker and deeper). The vocals contain none of the whiny mall-punk or overdone melismatics that pass for modern R&B. Highlights for us were the Beatles-ish orchestrations on the title song and others, the fine keyboard work by Jack Pescod and the Average White Band-sounding "Rise Up." Echoes of "The Unforgettable Fire" can be found in "Words and Rhythm," and there are other sonic delights to be found on this album....If you enjoy good singing, good playing and the absence of irritating vocal mannerisms, you'll enjoy David Steele's "Underneath The Ice."
—Ricky Flake, Biloxi Sun Herald

David Steele"s 'Underneath the Ice' will be released Nov. 2, 2004 and will be stealing the top spot among other artists of his caliber. A native of the UK, Steele is a writer of sophisticated songs, spanning from driving rock to ballads. Steele"s lyrics are at times whimsical, but that is not the only portion of the talented young Englishman"s story. While his tunes can have tremendous power and haunting sounds, as epitomized by the aptly title 'Ghost,' they can also thrillingly soar as does 'Rise Up.' Whatever their mood, Steele"s self-penned songs are deeply and precisely rooted in reality, reflecting the hopes, despair and yearning within us all. Even at its darkest, Steele"s music is never chilly but is simply on fire. Steele's work is distinctive and utterly his own, but if one were forced to make comparisons, one could put him somewhere between Coldplay and David Gray, and his talent deserves these great comparisons.
—Brandon Bilinski, Emily Mixon and Brittany Walker (The Tiger, Clemson University)

ÒUnderneath the IceÓ features sometimes gorgeous pop... flattering Steele's lovely voice. Steele is at his strongest in "Come to Dance". Like most of his cuts, it starts out a little cheesy, but then you hear his voice: he's flirting with the falsetto portion of his range. He pleads with listeners to set him free, while the guitar chords behind him collapse in distorted heaps on the floor. Then he finds some kind of inner strength and suddenly he's telling us not to let "them" change us. At the same time, the guitars cease sounding like they're being crushed. They're free -- and so is Steele. The composition is busy, even schizophrenic, but Steele's suddenly husky, trustworthy vocals marshal the tune into something hummable.
—Mike Meginnis, Splendid Magazine

City Canyons Record's "Underneath the Ice" is an enchanting and upbeat CD, which is sure to warm your heart and make you feel the music as it plays. David Steele has a remarkable voice and style. His music is charming and sincere, allowing the listener to drift into the mood of the music. Mr. Steele has such a moving voice, he is sure to reach the listener on many emotional levels. Any musical message this talented rocker conveys, will be heart felt and personal. "Underneath the Ice" is a CD for all occasions, with it's intelligent lyrics that all of us can identify with in our own lives. David Steele's superb guitar work is also featured on this CD, making this enchanting masterpiece, even more the treasured possession.
—Bands Back Stage

On this impressive release on indie label City Canyons Records, you'll hear Springsteen-like synth/guitar combos, swingy upbeat percussion, and always-great rockers led by this extraordinary vocal talent, David Steele.
—J-Sin, Smother.net