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Steve Scott has quite an interesting history of connections in the music industry. Being involved with A&R/Promotions for Enigma/Capital Records, a published writer for Guitar World, Strictly Jazz and Jam Magazine, as well as being a host/VJ/Cameraman of a Texas music show ESV. And that's just naming a few. He has recently been saved and is now focusing to spread the word of God through his music. And he admits the above mentioned success was "due to selfishness," but now says it's "ALL for Him."

This is clearly revealed through his self-titled album. The five tracks feature Scott performing all guitars, bass, vocals and most of the percussion. Everything was written and produced by him, and was mastered at Capital Studios. Unfortunately, the music isn't as full as would be expected on an album, as there aren't many different instruments involved in the songs. It's all pretty basic, mainly featuring electric or acoustic guitars. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing. There is a fair share percussions and other sounds 
mixed in, but the instruments tend to just sit there in the background. Scott's voice is the main focus. He has a very unique sound. His voice is very raspy and rough in most songs. But when the harmonies come in, it brings out a more ear pleasing sound.

Every song is up beat and the lyrics are all very positive. The first track "Just to Show My Love As True" is about his praise to God and all his thanks to him. It is a bouncy tune and features piano which separates it nicely from the others. "I Give It All to You" has almost a techo sound to it in the background during the opening bars and between verses. He also does some monologue talking throughout the song, followed up by him singing the line he just spoke. The next track "It's Not About You" starts out with guitar riffs sounding almost like a country song. But as it goes on, it turns into the opposite. The chorus is fast and features more electric guitars. The sound brings the song to sound eerie in parts as his voice transforms sporadically throughout the song. "It Seems to Me" is the slowest song on the album. Though the tempo progresses as the song goes on, the simplicity of the guitars keeps it sounding more tame than the others. The last track "Jesus Is Just Alright" is of course a cover of the Doobie Brothers. It's has been  described before as "rocking." 

Overall the album is bringing an excellent message. Though the songs seem to blend in to one another with not much individuality from each other, the album itself is unique. 

Jessica Heikoop 03/17/2001