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Birmingham native David Seale propels to the forefront this winter with a scintillating collection of nine rockers full of spirited pop and lyrical and emotional resonance.
The album opens up with Seale’s signature mellow, hypnotic phrasings to create the intro, repeating the lyrics “after you leaned in.”
Highlights include “Sunday Morning” and “Did You Mean It?” both of which show off Seale’s songwriting prowess. The album is short, just nine songs, yet it is distinctly developed through the journey of the band’s live shows and rehearsals, with subsequent recordings at Terry’s Studios in Birmingham.
“Stronger Than a Promise” certainly brings Seale’s passion and potential to light, resonating with a Southern rock/soul fusion feel, complete with sizzling guitars and melting organs.
Here you will find the simple power of Seale, an adventurous and daring songwriter, supported by a group of backing musicians, some of the best in the local Alabama scene. The songs are full of vibrant hooks, thoughtful and witty lyricisms, driving guitars and mesmerizing bass and percussive statements.
The piano and keys are very engaging, accompanying the rest of the band as a critical piece, bringing a more appealing overall look into the record’s production quality.
These are mostly simple songs, superbly performed and arranged by a veteran songwriter, and more positive music should be expected from Seale in 2008.
- Performer Magazine, January 2008
Discography
Simple Glances (2001)
Beautiful Mess (2002)
I Told You Forever (2004 w/ the band Wednesday Call)
After You Leaned In... (2007)
Warning Track Records Compilation - Summer 2008
One Last Hour (2008)
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Bio
Raised on Sesame Street, Meet The Beatles, Live From San Quentin, and "Sweet Caroline", molded early by REM, and the paisley underground, and further influenced by Crowded House, Matt Nathanson, and Emmylou Harris, Seale brings over 15 years of live professional experience in clubs, festivals, schools, libraries, and coffeehouses across 5 states as well as five 'grown up' studio releases with a new children's CD due in September and one with his new band, The Go Tell Crusade, in October.
Along with playing for adults, Seale has spent the last five years also playing for kids, appearing at over 25 libraries in Alabama alone, as well as sets for schools, youth centers, and festivals. His sets (as well as his upcoming release) are original, mixing songs and stories with interactive songwriting and plenty of laughs for all.
As a solo artist or as part of the bands Wednesday Call and Three Hour Tour, Seale has played with David LaMotte, Wes McDonald, and Hootie and the Blowfish as well as sharing the stage with countless national recording artists at festivals like City Stages, New South Music Showcase, and CityFest.
Along with his brother, David has started Warning Track Records, an indie label based in Birmingham, and they released their first compilation in June of 2008 (www.cdbaby.com/warningtrack).
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