Album: Ring by The Connells (1993)
Genre: Alternative Rock
Format: Album

Description: Ring is the fifth studio album by the American alternative rock band The Connells, released in 1993. The album (and band)'s biggest hit was the single "'74–'75", which was also featured on the soundtrack of the 1995 film Heavy. In the UK, the album reached #36 on the UK Albums Chart while "'74-'75" peaked at #14 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, the album reached #199 on the Billboard 200 with the single "Slackjawed" reaching #9 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.

Artist Background: The Connells are an American band from Raleigh, North Carolina. They play a guitar-oriented, melodic, power pop style of rock music with introspective lyrics that reflect the American South. Though mostly dormant, the band continues to play to this day. Quite popular in Europe, the band is best known for their song '74-'75 which became a Top 20 hit in the UK. Guitarist Mike Connell formed the band in 1984 along with his brother David Connell on bass, Doug MacMillan on vocals, and future filmm... Part of the American music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement.

Music Scene: Part of the American music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement.

Tags: Alternative Rock, 1990s, Album

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Ring is the fifth studio album by the American alternative rock band The Connells, released in 1993. The album (and band)'s biggest hit was the single "'74–'75", which was also featured on the soundtrack of the 1995 film Heavy. In the UK, the album reached #36 on the UK Albums Chart while "'74-'75" peaked at #14 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, the album reached #199 on the Billboard 200 with the single "Slackjawed" reaching #9 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.

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