Rating: - Good Introduction to the Band
This was my first introduction to the Connells. I first got a hold of the album waaaaaaaaaay back when "Stone Cold Yesterday" made it onto the playlists of a few Southern California radio stations. There are very few albums on which I like every song, but this is one of them. The songwriting is excellent, and the music is wonderfully eclectic. It's too mellow for hard rockers, though.

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Rating: - One Simple Suggestion - Buy This CD
Fun and Games was great and a little raw. Ring was a little too overpolished. Admittedly, I haven't kept up with their albums since then. But One Simple Word was their benchmark. This is a great band that really deserved more recognition back in the late 80's and early 90's. I saw them in concert on this tour and couldn't help but think how much better they were than so many other bands getting more radio play.

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Rating: - One of the classics...and I mean it!
I rarely ever write reviews for Amazon, but this is one of the more influential albums I own, and I'm a musician. The guitar sounds on this album are some of the most addictive, brilliant tones I know of; disimilar from anybody I know (maybe it's like the edge from U2?) and the melodies are so catchy. I highly recommend this album to anyone who appreciates great sounding, innovative music. These guys never got the attention they deserved.

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Rating: - The Connells One Simple Word
I listened to this on a cassette tape when I was in high school & college (about 1990-1997) & my friends & I loved it. (Also, The Connells Fun & Games CD). I think the best tracks on this CD are is 8-12. Not to say that the first 7 tracks aren't good, but those are my favorites, especially Too Gone, The Joke, and Another Souvenir. These songs bring back memories. Great CD!

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Rating: - Wonderful album by a great band!!!
I have been a fan of The Connells for about 10 years or so. I was introduced to them by a friend who heard them around his college, which is precisely the "sound" they had. I think this was their best album, though I like them all. The songs are all well written and catchy with a "power pop" feel. I'll never understand how they didn't become more popular. I highly recommend this disc.