Okay, how about a little conversation...    (controversy???)

First of all, I am excited that the guys finally jumped into this century
with a little preview over the web.  I am also excited that the new album
(does the term "album" exist anymore?) is just around the corner.   Big
congrats to whomever twisted their arms to get a new song online.  The
distribution method is a little quirky, but I'll live with it to hear new
Connells.

Now for the controversy.  I have listened to this song about ten times.
While it is okay, I cannot imagine it making the cut on B-H, F&G, or Ring.
It is missing a strong "hook" and it repeats lyric phrases too often.  I am
worried of another disappointing album like Still Life and Weird Food.  Not
to give the impression that I didn't like SL and WF, I did.  But, I didn't
LOVE them as all the earlier albums.  Listen to Rusted Fields and then
listen to any song on F&G.  Granted, F&G was a different musical period for
them, but even taking that it account, every song on F&G is brilliant.
Rusted Fields is borderline ho hum.

I have been desperately hoping that the guys might reach deep into their
souls (especially Mike) just one more time and put together another
masterpiece album like the three I mentioned above, but Rusted Fields may
signal that this one will not be the one.  Anyone else agree?  Disagree?  Am
I being too critical of my favorite group?  I REALLY do want this band to be
successful again and regain deserved recognition.

Scott

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