Biography

The Handsome Family, essentially a husband-and-wife duo of Brett and Rennie Sparks, started out in the mid-1990s as part of the Chicago alt-country scene. They specialize in moody, gothic-tinged songs full of macabre, old-world imagery influenced by early country and folk music. Rennie's delightfully creepy lyrics are delivered by Brett in a deep, resonant, Johnny Cash-like voice for maximum impact. Despite their traditional roots, though, the Handsome Family still incorporate modern influences in both their lyrics and production approach, and have earned a significant cult following.

Top Tracks

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• All The Tvs In Town

• Amelia Earhart Vs. The Dancing Bear

• Birds You Cannot See

• Don't Be Scared

• Drunk By Noon

• Flapping Your Broken Wings

• I Know You Are There

• Last Night I Went Out Walking

• Moving Furniture Around

• My Sister's Tiny Hands

• She Awoke With A Jerk

• So Much Wine

• Tesla's Hotel Room

• The Woman Downstairs

• Tin Foil

• Water Into Wine

• Weightless Again

• When That Helicopter Comes

• Your Great Journey

Discography

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• Honey Moon

  Saki

  2009

• Last Days of Wonder

  Carrot Top

  2006

• Singing Bones

  Carrot Top

  2003

• Live at Schuba's Tavern

  DCN (Digital Club Network) / Digital Club Network

  2002

• Twilight

  Carrot Top

  2001

• In the Air

  Carrot Top

  2000

• Through the Trees

  Carrot Top

  1998

• Milk and Scissors

  Carrot Top

  1996

• Odessa

  Carrot Top

  1995