Darker Days
Black Park Records, 1985
Darker Days is the debut album by the American pop/rock band The Connells, initially released in 1985 on independent label Black Park Records in the United States, and on Demon Records in the U.K. The Black Park and Demon versions are distinct, with different cover art and running order, the substitution of “In My Head” for “Dial It”, and several remixed tracks. The Black Park version of the album was re-released in 1987 on TVT Records.
Tracklist
US Track listing
All songs written by Mike Connell except “1934” by George Huntley.
- “Hats Off” – 4:03
- “Holding Pattern” – 3:20
- “Seven” – 3:12
- “Unspoken Words” – 3:21
- “Darker Days (version)” – 3:12
- “Much Easier” – 3:49
- “1934” – 2:12
- “Brighter Worlds” – 2:21
- “Dial It” – 1:37
UK Track listing
- “Darker Days” – 3:12
- “Much Easier” – 3:49
- “1934” – 2:12
- “Brighter Worlds” – 2:21
- “In My Head” – 2:51
- “Hats Off” – 4:03
- “Holding Pattern” – 3:20
- “Seven” – 3:12
- “Unspoken Words” – 3:21
Personnel
The Connells
- Michael Connell – guitar
- David Connell – bass
- Doug MacMillian – vocals
- Peele Wimberley – drums
- George Huntley – guitar, keyboards, vocals
Additional personnel
- Dave Adams – producer
- Steve Gronback – producer
- Don Dixon – producer
- Rod Dash – producer
- John Rosenthal – photography
- Paul Dean – design, photography
- Beth Cumber – design
Discography
