| 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.
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]
All songs written by Mike Connell, Mike Ayers, David Connell, Tim Harper, Rob Ladd, Doug MacMillan, and Steve Potak, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Really Great" | Mike Connell, Mike Ayers, David Connell, Rob Ladd, Doug MacMillan, and Steve Potak | 2:27 |
| 2. | "Fading In (Hardy)" | Mike Connell, Mike Ayers, David Connell, Rob Ladd, Doug MacMillan, and Steve Potak | 4:24 |
| 3. | "Steadman's Wake" | Mike Connell, Mike Ayers, David Connell, Rob Ladd, Doug MacMillan, and Steve Potak | 4:27 |
| 4. | "Rusted Fields" | 4:21 | |
| 5. | "Song For Duncan" | Mike Connell, Mike Ayers, Rob Ladd, and Robert Sledge | 4:20 |
| 6. | "Gladiator Heart" | 4:17 | |
| 7. | "Burial Art" | 3:33 | |
| 8. | "Universal Glue" | 3:40 | |
| 9. | "Stars" | Mike Connell, Mike Ayers, David Connell, Tim Harper, Rob Ladd, Doug MacMillan, Steve Potak, and Joel Rhodes | 3:13 |
| 10. | "Hello Walter" | 3:39 | |
| 11. | "Helium" | 4:22 | |
| Total length: | 42:49 | ||
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