Steadman's Wake
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| Released | September 24, 2021 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock; jangle pop | |||
| Length | 42:49 | |||
| Label | Black Park Records | |||
| Producer | John Plymale | |||
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Steadman's Wake is the ninth studio album by the American band The Connells. It was released on September 24, 2021, and is the band's first album of new material in 20 years.
Background and reception[edit]
Recorded largely during the COVID-19 lockdown, the album deals with themes such as Mike Connell's own interior world, his relationships and family life, and the broader landscape of his homeland as it struggles under the yoke of Trumpism, according to Americana UK.[1] The album deals with more personal themes than the band's previous work[2] and includes three remakes of tracks from Old School Dropouts.
The album received general acclaim. The Indy Review considered it both timeless and nostalgic, and said "The Connells may be one of the last bands of their era to still be standing and running on all gears."[3]
Track Listing[edit]
All tracks are written by David Connell, Doug Macmillan, and Mike Ayers, except when noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Really Great" | 2:27 | |
| 2. | "Fading In (Hardy)" | 4:24 | |
| 3. | "Steadman's Wake" | 4:27 | |
| 4. | "Rusted Fields" | 4:21 | |
| 5. | "Song For Duncan" | Ayers | 4:20 |
| 6. | "Gladiator Heart" | 4:17 | |
| 7. | "Burial Art" | 3:33 | |
| 8. | "Universal Glue" | 3:40 | |
| 9. | "Stars" | D. Connell; Macmillan; Ayers; Joel Rhodes | 3:13 |
| 10. | "Hello Walter" | 3:39 | |
| 11. | "Helium" | 4:22 | |
| Total length: | 42:49 | ||
Personnel[edit]
- Bass, vocals – David Connell
- Drums, vocals – Rob Ladd
- Lead vocals – Doug Macmillan
- Guitar, synthesizer, vocals – Mike Ayers
- Guitar, vocals – Mike Connell
- Mastered by JN-H*
- Piano, organ, synth, vocals, electric piano – Steve Potak
- Producer – John Plymale
- Recorded by John Plymale, Mitch Easter
References[edit]
- ^ Fraser, Cam (2021-09-23). "The Connells "Steadman's Wake"". Americana UK. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Walthall, Catherine (2021-10-01). "The Connells Return with 'Steadman's Wake' & New Approach to Music". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ b.liebman (2021-09-16). "Album Review: The Connells – Steadman's Wake". The Indy Review. Retrieved 2024-04-17.