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| | The Connells Still Life |
 | | It is also their most collaborative effort, suggesting that after 15 years, the Connells may only now be hitting their creative peak. |
 | | Mike Connell, who dominated the writing credits of early albums, wrote about half the songs here, so not only do we get the very best of his familiar, distinctive style, the rest of the band gets a greater chance to share their ideas and personalities. |
 | | The Connells have found a place where every shiny pop song has a yearning sadness buried within and every lament derives some joy simply through its release. |
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