1989 studio album by The Connells
Fun & Games Released 1989 Recorded 1988โ89 Studio Fort Apache Studios, Cambridge, MA & Studio 900, NYC Genre Rock Length 45 :20 Label TVT Producer Gary Smith , Anthony Battaglia, Matt Matthews, The Connells
Fun & Games is the third studio album by the American band the Connells , released in 1989.[ 1] [ 2] It was recorded primarily at Fort Apache Studios , in Cambridge, MA , with additional recording at Studio 900 in New York City and Reflection Studio in Charlotte, NC .
The album reached No. 163 on the Billboard 200 ; the single "Something to Say" reached No. 7 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.[ 3] [ 4] The band supported the album with a North American tour.[ 5]
Critical reception
The Washington Post wrote: "Though less redolent of Celtic airs than the previous platter, Fun has a similar sweep, its melodies cascading gently over the Piedmont."[ 9] The Philadelphia Inquirer deemed the album "hooky, straightforward rock."[ 10] The Chicago Tribune called it "a musical blend that's both bucolic and brawny and possessed of some real presence, vitality and depth."[ 7]
Track listing
"Something To Say" (Mike Connell) - 3:40
"Fun & Games" (Connell, Doug MacMillan) - 3:06
"Sal" (George Huntley, Mike Ayers, Peele Wimberley) - 3:44
"Upside Down" (Connell) - 3:16
"Fine Tuning" (Connell) - 3:19
"Motel" (Huntley) - 3:40
"Hey Wow" (Connell) - 4:17
"Ten Pins" (Connell, Huntley, MacMillan) - 4:06
"Inside My Head" (Huntley) - 3:12
"Uninspired" (Connell, MacMillan) - 4:10
"Sat Nite (USA)" (The Connells) - 3:47
"Lay Me Down" (Huntley) - 5:03
"Fine Tuning" was a CD only bonus track.
Personnel
The Connells
Doug MacMillan - lead vocals
Mike Connell - guitar, slide guitar
George Huntley - guitar, backing vocals; lead vocals on "Sal", "Motel", "Ten Pins", "Inside my Head" and "Lay me Down"
David Connell - bass, percussion
Peele Wimberley - drums, percussion
Additional personnel
Willa Bassen - French horn sampler
Deborah Coffman - cello
Steve Haigler - bells
Jeb Bishop - trombone
Tom Gordon - saxophone
Jon Thornton - trumpet
Gary Smith - producer, piano, organ, guitar, slide guitar, vibes, backing vocals, "la la la's"
Anthony Battaglia - producer, guitar, backing vocals
Matt Matthews - producer
Beth Cumber - cover illustration, design
References
^ Duffy, Thom (8 Jan 1989). "Best Patrol Bets". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel . p. 17.
^ Lester, Paul (Sep 23, 1989). "Albums: The Connells". Melody Maker . 65 (38): 35.
^ "The Connells" . Retrieved 4 April 2016 .
^ "The Connells" . Retrieved 4 April 2016 .
^ Aparicio, Nestor (26 Sep 1990). "Connells are succeeding with tours and timing". The Baltimore Sun . p. C10.
^ Fun & Games at AllMusic
^ a b Popson, Tom (7 Apr 1989). "Indie LPs: Guitar-pop, doo-wop, blues and more". Friday. Chicago Tribune . p. G.
^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide . Random House. 1992. p. 158.
^ Jenkins, Mark (17 Mar 1989). "Brave New Worlds on Weeknights". The Washington Post . p. N23.
^ Moon, Tom (31 Mar 1989). "The Connells". Features Weekend. The Philadelphia Inquirer . p. 24.
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