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 UK. 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.
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 Doug MacMillan – vocals Mike Connell – guitar David Connell – bass Peele Wimberley – drums George Huntley – guitar, keyboards, vocals
Additional personnel Don Dixon – producer Dave Adams – producer Steve Gronback – producer Rod Dash – producer John Rosenthal – photography Paul Dean – design, photography Beth Cumber – design
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