Description
Stand Up is a six-track cassette-only EP by the American singer and songwriter Steve Keller, independently released on Nomous Music in 1986.
Reminiscent of (M.W.) Smitty before ‘The Big Picture’, Keller’s little picture is a strong six-song cassette of well-written, keyboard-oriented, topical pop. I’m not sure why Christian radio hasn’t already sought out «Celebrate His Love» with its Lionel Richie party feel. From ballads to spirited pop and rock, Keller’s got something that should interest lots o’ folks in his superior songsmanship and ace production. [Brian Quincy Newcomb, CCM, August 1987]
This demo sounds about as 80s as the cover would suggest. But that is a good thing in my book, even though this tape does spend a lot of time in the pop realm. However, there is enough new wave and rock sensibility to keep it from being too pop cheesy (the good 80s cheese is still in effect). The first track is a keyboard-drive new wave number, followed by a world beat Miami Sound Machine-esque party number. The next two tracks get more and more rock-oriented – they could almost be a deep track from an 80s summer action movie. It’s dated, and often not my preferred style of music, but I love it. [Christian Tape Underground, August 1, 2021]
Cassette tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Breakaway”
A2. “Celebrate His Love”
A3. “Don’t Die Alone”
Side Two
B1. “Pretty Girls”
B2. “Simon Says”
B3. “Stand Up”
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