Ok, I can hear that the Connells were influenced by classic rock, but in
my head, when I hear the term, I translate "classic" to mean either
"old" or "overplayed" or both.  And I think Mike's vocals are great,
even on "Spiral," since they fit the sense of the song.  Despite the
obscurity of the lyrics, I can't help but love "Doin You" from Ring.  It
is a compelling song, dammit, and I think it makes sense.
        I also have to admit that when I don't read the liner notes, I have a
damn hard time determining who is the writer or singer on many of the
Connells songs.  They have a unity to them, especially _Boylan Heights_,
that makes any Connells song a whole lot more like other Connells songs
than any song by any other band.  So there.
 
Jay Pasquantonio
 
 
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