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In a contemporary review for ''[[The Village Voice]]'', music critic [[Robert Christgau]] said that, although its music is amiable and rhythmic, ''Connected'' is also "so multifaceted that its functionality is fungible and forgettable."<ref name="Christgau"/> |
In a contemporary review for ''[[The Village Voice]]'', music critic [[Robert Christgau]] said that, although its music is amiable and rhythmic, ''Connected'' is also "so multifaceted that its functionality is fungible and forgettable."<ref name="Christgau"/> In 2000 [[Q magazine|''Q'' magazine]] placed ''Connected'' at number 52 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever.{{citation needed|date=March 2016}} The album won Best British Album at the [[1994 Brit Awards]], and was shortlisted for the 1993 [[Mercury Prize#Winners and shortlisted nominees|Mercury Prize]] but lost to [[Suede (band)|Suede]]'s ''[[Suede (album)|self-titled debut album]]''.{{citation needed|date=March 2016}} The album was also included in the book ''[[1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die]]''.<ref>{{cite book|author1=Robert Dimery|author2=Michael Lydon|title=1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: Revised and Updated Edition|accessdate= |date=23 March 2010|publisher=Universe|isbn=978-0-7893-2074-2}}</ref> |
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The album won Best British Album at the [[1994 Brit Awards]], and was shortlisted for the 1993 [[Mercury Prize#Winners and shortlisted nominees|Mercury Prize]] but lost to [[Suede (band)|Suede]]'s ''[[Suede (album)|self-titled debut album]]''. |
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Connected is a 1992 album by Stereo MCs. The tracks "Connected", "Ground Level", "Step It Up" and "Creation" became hit singles; "Connected" was particularly famous for its use in adverts for the Carphone Warehouse.
Critical reception
In a contemporary review for The Village Voice, music critic Robert Christgau said that, although its music is amiable and rhythmic, Connected is also "so multifaceted that its functionality is fungible and forgettable."[1] In 2000 Q magazine placed Connected at number 52 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever.[citation needed] The album won Best British Album at the 1994 Brit Awards, and was shortlisted for the 1993 Mercury Prize but lost to Suede's self-titled debut album.[citation needed] The album was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[2]
Track listing
All songs written by Robert Birch (Rob B)/Nicholas Hallam (The Head), except as noted
- "Connected" (Birch/Hallam/H.W. Casey/Richard Finch) – 5:14
- Contains a sample from "Let Me (Let Me Be Your Lover)" by Jimmy "Bo" Horne.
- "Ground Level" – 4:13
- "Everything" (Birch/Hallam/James L. Worthy) – 3:47
- "Sketch" (Birch/Hallam/Tuzé DeAbreu)– 5:44
- Contains a sample of "Passarinho" by Gal Costa.
- "Fade Away" – 4:25
- "All Night Long" – 4:07
- "Step It Up" – 4:59
- "Playing With Fire" – 4:20
- Contains a sample of "Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)" by Pet Shop Boys.
- "Pressure" – 3:50
- "Chicken Shake" – 3:50
- "Creation" – 5:03
- "Don't Let Up" (feat. Mica Paris)[3] – 3:09
- "The End" (Birch/Hallum/Carole King/Toni Stern) – 3:47
Personnel
Stereo MCs
- Robert Charles "Rob B." Birch: Vocals
- Nick "The Head" Hallam: DJ
- Ian Frederick "Owen If" Rossiter: Drums, Percussion
- Cath Coffey: Backing Vocals
Additional Personnel
- James Hallawell: Keyboards, Organ
- Paul O. Kane, Matthew Seligman: Bass
- Chicu Modu: Sax
- Ivan Hussey, Johnny T., Anya Ulman: Strings
- Kick Horns: Brass
Singles
- "Connected" (#18 in the UK, 14 September 1992)
- "Step It Up" (#12 in the UK, 23 November 1992)
- "Ground Level" (#19 in the UK, 8 February 1993)
- "Creation" (#19 in UK, 17 May 1993)
Audio sample
References
- ^ a b Christgau, Robert (23 November 1993). "Turkey Shoot". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ Robert Dimery; Michael Lydon (23 March 2010). 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: Revised and Updated Edition. Universe. ISBN 978-0-7893-2074-2.
- ^ "Stereo MC's – Connected". Discogs. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
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