Self recorded. Mixed and mastered by Calum Malcolm (The Blue Nile, Prefab Sprout).

Ten songs, 40 minutes. The album comprises eight original compositions plus two covers.

The record is a slow burning intimate affair packed with an emotional drive. Recalling the work of The Blue Nile, Low, Talk Talk, Smog, Will Oldham and Nick Cave. Steve's music will appeal to Americana listeners and comparisons with contemporary artists - Anthony and the Johnsons, Cat Power, Rufus Wainwright and Sufjan Stevens - are inevitable.

The forthcoming single "Find the Way" is a filmic, wide-screen, stand out track with many twists and turns.

.... "I recorded the piano and vocal in a church using a old grand piano. It was the only song that made it from the first sessions. The final verse (are you finding it hard?) was superimposed from a later version. Though a nightmare to mix and edit, this early version was the definitive take - idiosyncrasies and all. It is a relationship song about polarity and trying to give conviction to convincing someone that all will be well, when the reality is the converse".

A visualization of the song will be available @ steveadey.com from February 2006.

Bob Dylan's 'Shelter from the storm' is at first unrecognisable - a slow piano-vocal led ballad that builds to a cacophony. The song is currently receiving airplay in the US. There will be a UK radio edit (available for promo use only) available early March.

Steve also takes on the mighty Bonnie Prince Billy song - 'I see a darkness'.

...."One of the greatest songs ...The lyrics are totally nailed. I love the humanity and the honesty the lyrics evoke. I think we all feel these things, but getting people to talk and write about this so succinctly is scarce. Will has the definitive version so I wanted to try a more layered approach".

‘All Things Real’ was originally recorded with an orchestra (including members of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra) and choral ensemble, but was shelved in preference for a more linear sounding album.

...."It was bordering on the technical - I wanted to avoid an intelligent, unapproachable sound so I re-recorded with friends in an intimate setting".

The result is more a humble, qualitative record that will grow with every listen.