The Steels - My Energy

Published Tuesday 28th March 2006
The Steels - My Energy
The Steels - My Energy

STYLE: Rock
RATING 5 5 5 5 5
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 15917-10981
LABEL: Independent
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
RRP: £10.00

Reviewed by Tony Cummings

The Steels recently came and played at a pub gig in Stoke organised by a university mission and, by all accounts, proved themselves to be an excellent, edgy rock band. Unfortunately, this album doesn't do them justice and never really rises above the merely competent. Maybe it was the lack of flare in the production or maybe it was simply that singer Adam Carmichael's songs too often follow tried and tested patterns. But either way, this isn't likely to be the album to establish them on the national scene. Throughout, they're tight and Adam's guitar work is impressive, and clearly they've come a long way from the raw metal sound of their Steel Machine origins. But songs with stronger hooks and more memorable arrangements will be needed if they're to rise to the next level.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Laura Spalding in Beccles @ 09:37 on Jul 2 2008

Heiiiiii yooh guys r da best!.... u performed at mii school and i aint felt da same since! ur all so friendly and gr8 to get along wiv,,, thanks yooh guys yooh made mii realise what was m,issin in mii life... good luck in the future and be sure to come back soon,.,,, cant wait till your gig friday !! lurv yooh alll bye xxxxxx



Posted by cherina in london @ 09:46 on Jan 11 2008

ive never really considered listening to christian rock..but oh my when i went to hastings the steels were fabulous i enjoyed everybit of their music :) lol



Posted by Laury in France @ 19:44 on Dec 21 2007

J'étais à votre concert à Hastings cet été. C'était génial !!! Au début, on n'avait pas compris que l'on était dans un concert catholique... on n'avait pas saisi les paroles, mais vu notre niveau en anglais ça ne m'étonne pas.
Bonne continuation !



Posted by Andy Steel in Widdrington @ 21:24 on Dec 2 2007

ye u r proper u jesus freaks



Posted by Nic in In Liverpool @ 11:09 on Nov 5 2007

I've only just found this site. This album has been in my collection for a long time...infact the day it was released it was in my collection. can't wait for the next one. These guys really feel their calling from God and express it through their musical ability. I agree with all of the above comments, This album is a must have with very catchy tunes to be enjoyed by Christians and non-Christians alike. A strong message shared by three very energetic people wanting to share Gods message.

Keep up the good work guys. May you continue to bring people closer to God through your music.
x



Posted by nikki in newcastle @ 12:36 on Oct 31 2007

I think that they have a fantastic talent to speak the message of God through their music without stuffing it down peoples throats!! For a debut album i think they have achieved something that not many people could have achieved....there will obviously be the odd few people that will disagree but its not up to them, its what the majority think....Which is quite clear, they love you and they have every reason to do so.

Keep God at the centre and you will go very far indeed.

x



Posted by Kit Lewis in An office @ 18:30 on Oct 22 2007

Totally awesome. Quite simply a good fun album. And the word on the street is that there's some new stuff out soon. I can't wait.



Posted by Andy Frost in London @ 18:29 on Oct 22 2007

Just had these guy come and play in Hasting on the back of a truck in the town centre. These guys rocked. A stack of people turned up in the high street - young and old. And what can i say? The Steels rocked. So good in this outreach scenario that we are booking them again! Great stage presence, powerful lyrics and these guys know how to rock out!



Posted by Hannah Chapple in Ashington @ 21:28 on Oct 13 2007

Well done guys, I love this album and find myself humming it for the next week!




Posted by Billy in Newcastle @ 19:38 on May 20 2007

Really well produced tripe. All the other reviews on this page are just too complimentary. If I was honest I would say these recordings are ok. But I've got to be Simon Cowel to balance all this over positive stuff. Boys - don't read this. record listening public - Read this - The album is mediocre by secular standards. Sadly it's fairly alright by christian standards.



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