The album "Thin Ice" by Mike Howard ranges from lighter rock to full blown hard rock improvisation. The opening track "Thin Ice" is a song of encouragement which recognizes both the dark and bright sides of life and gives encouragement to keep trying. The blues funk "Soul Radio" and epic "Phaeton's Trolley (Last in Line)" are rockers in the three piece power trio arrangement. The album also features easier rock such as the love oriented songs "Stay the Night" and "Mystery" as well as pop style with "White Lies," a song reminiscent of 80's synth and new wave. Acoustic shuffle carries "The Promised Land" in and out of dreamy verses and guitar solos while "Tara's Tear" is riddled with images and advice.