Hi folks,
 
just wanted to say that I'd like this discussion to end now. Considering
myself, I didn't even know who the Connells were before MTV/Europe played
'74-'75 last summer. I became totally obsessed by the group, and it didn't cool
off after visiting their concert in Gothenburg in August last year.
 
However, today I got all the albums (*) and I can't wait until the next is
going to be released. So, I'm not one of the old timers who have followed
the group since birth. Still, I consider myself as a true fan. Nevertheless I'm
of course a bit jealous of those who have been so lucky to have known of the
existence of the group since the start. (Correct grammar?) :)
 
Furthermore, I can understand if one not rate the poplistkids as "high" as a
"real" Connell fan. But, let them be, as long as the guys sell one more record
it's just good. Also, every time Connells make it to the top list rankings as
well as getting cover on MTV some new "hardcore fan" is born.
 
Just my ten SEK... ;)
 
* - my albums with the Connells, do I miss any?
 
Darker Days         (the UK version I guess)
Boylan Heights
One Simple Word
Fun & Games
Ring                (the European version with x-a tracks)
New Boy - maxi-cd
'74-'75 - single-cd
 
***
 
Compiled a new tape to a good friend this evening. Hope she likes it...
 
A)                      * Softer *
 
All Over You                        - Live
Sometimes Always                    - The Jesus & Mary Chain
Fade Into You                       - Mazzy Star
She Is Suffering                    - Manic Street Preachers
Big Me                              - Foo Fighters
The River                           - Bruce Springsteen
Julie                               - Levellers
Breakfast At Tiffany's              - Deep Blue Something
Blue                                - Jayhawks
Bad Time                            - -"-
Out To Get You                      - James
Soul To Squeeze                     - Red Hot Chili Peppers
 
B)                      * Harder *
 
Aneurysm                            - Nirvana
Heart-Shaped Box                    - -"-
Dumb                                - -"-
Golgotha Tenement Blues             - Machines Of Loving Grace
Dead Souls                          - Nine Inch Nails
Last                                - -"-
Physical (You're So)                - -"-
Let Me In                           - R.E.M.
Slash N' Burn                       - Manic Street Preachers
Motorcycle Emptiness                - -"-
Damn Dog                            - -"-
 
***
 
Take care,
 
Yours sincerely
 
Joakim Nilin