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 Origivation MagazinePhiladelphia's Origivation magazine has this to say about Beyond From Within: "The handiwork of Pittsburgh-based Steve Andrews, Beyond from Within is a one-man show of whimsical folk melodies, acid trippin’ psychedelica, and celestial expressions. Lyrically, Andrews is quite poetic – on "Temper My Desire," he sings: "Steps I prize await my journey / A million roads play at my feet / Like water flowing blindly downhill / Chasin’ my ego wherever it leads." Musically, however, he can get a little overzealous – on "Today, Today" and "Seven Strangers," there’s just too much going on. If he cleaned up a little bit of this and a little bit of that, he would have a real gem on his hands. - A.S."Indie Music StopIndie Music Stop has reviewed the music and lyrics of Beyond From Within, praising, among other things, the "really meaty song lyrics to sink your teeth into." Read the entire Indie Music Stop review of Beyond from Within here.Hubbub UK Reviews Beyond From WithinAnother rave review for the new album has just come in...Read the Hubbub UK review of Beyond From Within.Foo Man Choo ReviewsFoo Man Choo Reviews has reviewed the music and lyrics of Beyond From Within. You can read this great review here.Beyond From Within Reviewed in Skope MagazineSkope has reviewed Beyond From Within's CD, noting "Andrews has chosen a “path less traveled” approach to his songwriting and each track is earmarked with moments of pure talent." Read Skope Magazine's full review here.Junior's Cave Online Magazine CD ReviewJunior's Cave notes in their New Music Review for March 2009, that "Steve Andrews is a one man musical arsenal of talent when it comes to making music....Go out and get this CD; you will not be disappointed!" Read the "Review of Beyond From Within's Debut CD."Junior's Cave Online Magazine InterviewJunior's Cave recently interviewed Steve about Beyond from Within, as their New Music Spotlight for February 2009. Read the interview, "Steve Andrews is Beyond From Within."Dream Magazine #9 ReviewSteven Andrews Beyond from Within (www.beyondfromwithin.com) Pittsburgh based singer/songwriter and one-man-band Steven Andrews has created an enjoyably pleasant nine song CD-R debut with this release. Steven favors a spacey layered sound that incorporates elements of folk rock, synth pop, 70’s rock, and mellow psychedelic balladry. Andrews supplies electric and acoustic guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, and all vocals.— George Parsons, Dream Magazine #9 Progression Magazine ReviewBEYOND FROM WITHIN: Beyond from Within2008 (CD, 30:40); independent release Style: Psychedelic/folk-rock/pop/symphonic
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 Composition:  Musicianship: Performance: Total rating: 11This solo effort by Pittsburgh troubadour Steve Andrews is a winsome throwback to the folky psychedelic flower-child pop of the late 1960s, with strong nods here and there to the Moody Blues. Andrews has a good voice and can carry/write a tune, as well as harmonize with himself in the studio. His playing on guitars, bass, keyboards and drums is strong enough to convincingly deliver these nine melodic song-oriented tracks, which brim with chime-y, echo-y pop-psych atmospherics. It’s thin-sounding production — the bane to many a self-produced project — where the sound falters slightly. But once Andrews gets around to fleshing things out via stronger production resources and perhaps some supporting players, the potential promised here should flourish. The likes of "Seven Strangers" and "Soul Traveler," for instance, show a talented musician with a knack for crafting enticing melodies and complementary symphonic arrangements transcending mere singer-songwriter fare. Andrews’ interest in exploring that path less traveled is a welcome sign, indeed.— John Collinge
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John Collinge, Publisher Empty Mirror InterviewSteve sat down with Denise of Empty Mirror, and discussed his music, inspirations, and what's upcoming for Beyond From Within. Check it out at Empty Mirror.Wildy's World ReviewThe Beyond From Within CD was recently reviewed by Wildy's World. Read it here.More ReviewsMore reviews are on their way...stay tuned! |