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Artist
Steve Unruh
12+ albums
Progressive rockprogressive folkfolkinstrumentalProgressive
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Steve UNRUH has been producing some of the deepest, most organic true-to-life music around for nearly a decade. This one-man band draws influences from '70s progressive bands like YES and JETHRO TULL as well as the folk and bluegrass scenes. Blending an earthy, acoustic three-piece band sound with soaring violins, cheerful mandolin, flute, the occasional keyboard and electric guitar, and a voice falling somewhere between Jon ANDERSON and Ian ANDERSON, Steve UNRUH is sure to appeal to fans of any genre of rock, folk, bluegrass, and progressive music less abrasive than DREAM THEATER or SAVATAGE. Steve UNRUH released "Believe?" in 1997, opening the door to a whole new genre. "Believe?" is Steve's most organic album to date, almost carrying the feel and dynamics of a classical album (don't worry, this is NOT a sleeper album!). "Believe?" is divided into two sections, the first resembling journal entries from a relationship on the rocks and the second the eventual resolution of the problems and a lifting of spirits. Highly recommended. In 1998 came "The Beginning of a New Day," in which all the elements introduced on "Believe?" were honed and demonstrated in top form. The multi-layered vocal harmonies, the earthy rock feel, the well-timed massive orchestrations... all the cards were laid on the table here, and "The Beginning of a New Day" absolutely shines. For anyone looking for a place to start sampling STEVE's music, this is it. The entire spectrum is represented here, and be
