Biography
About The Handsome Family
The Handsome Family is an alternative country and americana band, formed in Chicago, Illinois, and currently based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The band was formed in 1993 by husband-and-wife duo Brett Sparks (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Rennie Sparks (bass, banjo, vocals), along with drummer Mike Werner. The band would later revolve around Rennie, who writes the lyrics, and Brett, who writes the music. Guest musicians complete the band line-up for recordings and live work.
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Album (12)
- 2023Hollow
- 2016Unseen
- 2013Wilderness
- 2009Honey Moon
- 2006Last Days of Wonder
- 2003Singing Bones
- 2002Smothered and Covered
- 2001Twilight
- 2000In the Air
- 1998Through the Trees
- 1996Milk and Scissors
- 1995Odessa
EP (3)
- 2013The Lagniappe Sessions
- 2007In the Forest of Missing Airplanes
- 1997Invisible Hands
Single (3)
- 2014Far From Any Road (Main Title Theme from "True Detective")
- 2008Drunk by Noon / The Blizzard
- 1999My Beautiful Bride / Destroy, Destroy
Album (Live) (3)
- 2004The Big Session, Volume 1
- 2002Live at Schuba's Tavern
- 2001Live In Kleine Zaal
Album (Compilation) (2)
- 2010Scattered - A Further Collection of Lost Demos, Orphaned Songs, and Odd Covers
- 1999Down in the Valley
Other (Live) (1)
- 2009Daytrotter Session