Since there seems to be more discussion on the TCS list about the Connells
than on the Connells list, I figured I would forward this particularly
opinionated letter over here to see if it would stir up a little commentary.
 
Eric
 
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Subj:    Re: Connells (non-TCS)
Date:   Thu, Jan 18, 1996 11:28 AM PDT
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X-From: [log in to unmask] (Eric Ostermeier)
Sender: [log in to unmask] (The Music of the Trash Can Sinatras)
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I've been a Connells fan since 1988 or so, and I'd have to say without
hesitation that Fun-n-Games is their worst album by far.  For one, George
Huntley (or whatever his name is) sings almost half of the tracks on the
album - Doug McMillan' voice is the strength of the group.  Also George's
tracks tend to be a lot more 70's folky.
 
While their debut Darker Days has some excellent tracks (title track), I
actually think Ring is their best overall album.  It has a few upbeat
rockers, but a whole string of beautiful maudlin slow numbers as well.  I
think Ring is indicative both of their 'style' and also shows them at their
most focused.
 
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