Twilight by The Handsome Family - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

In the world of the Handsome Family, it would appear that the glass is half full. The only problem is that the glass is either upside down or shattered on the floor. Riddled with dark and morbid tales of suburbia, murder, and the demise of carrying pigeons, the baker's dozen offerings seem animal-oriented, but still teem with an eerie old-time country & western sense of foreboding. Although the first track, "The Snow White Diner," seems uplifting with its "Layla"-like intro, the album waltzes along with keyboards and basic bare-bones accompaniment. Particularly pretty is "All the TVs in Town" and the spacy background of "Gravity." There is also a sense of this being a dysfunctional Christmas album, exemplified by "Birds You Cannot See." The husband and wife team of Rennie Sparks on keyboards and singer Brett Sparks lead the listener down a lovely yet dark trail few would dare tread twice. ~ Jason MacNeil

1. The Snow White Diner

by The Handsome Family

Primary Artist: The Handsome Family; Main Performer
Composer: Brett Sparks; Composer
Lyricist: Rennie Sparks; Composer
Producer: Brett Sparks; Production

2. Passenger Pigeons

by The Handsome Family

Primary Artist: The Handsome Family; Main Performer
Composer: Brett Sparks; Composer
Lyricist: Rennie Sparks; Composer
Producer: Brett Sparks; Production

3. A Dark Eye

by The Handsome Family

Primary Artist: The Handsome Family; Main Performer
Composer: Brett Sparks; Composer
Lyricist: Rennie Sparks; Composer
Producer: Brett Sparks; Production

4. There is a Sound

by The Handsome Family

Primary Artist: The Handsome Family; Main Performer
Composer: Brett Sparks; Composer
Lyricist: Rennie Sparks; Composer
Producer: Brett Sparks; Production

5. All the Tvs in Town

by The Handsome Family

Primary Artist: The Handsome Family; Main Performer
Composer: Brett Sparks; Composer
Lyricist: Rennie Sparks; Composer
Producer: Brett Sparks; Production

6. Gravity

by The Handsome Family

Primary Artist: The Handsome Family; Main Performer
Composer: Brett Sparks; Composer
Lyricist: Rennie Sparks; Composer
Producer: Brett Sparks; Production

7. Cold, Cold, Cold

by The Handsome Family

Primary Artist: The Handsome Family; Main Performer
Composer: Brett Sparks; Composer
Lyricist: Rennie Sparks; Composer
Producer: Brett Sparks; Production

8. No One Fell Asleep Alone

by The Handsome Family

Primary Artist: The Handsome Family; Main Performer
Composer: Brett Sparks; Composer
Lyricist: Rennie Sparks; Composer
Producer: Brett Sparks; Production

9. I Know You Are There

by The Handsome Family

Primary Artist: The Handsome Family; Main Performer
Composer: Brett Sparks; Composer
Lyricist: Rennie Sparks; Composer
Producer: Brett Sparks; Production

10. Birds You Cannot See

by The Handsome Family

Primary Artist: The Handsome Family; Main Performer
Composer: Brett Sparks; Composer
Lyricist: Rennie Sparks; Composer
Producer: Brett Sparks; Production

11. The White Dog

by The Handsome Family

Primary Artist: The Handsome Family; Main Performer
Composer: Brett Sparks; Composer
Lyricist: Rennie Sparks; Composer
Producer: Brett Sparks; Production

12. So Long

by The Handsome Family

Primary Artist: The Handsome Family; Main Performer
Composer: Brett Sparks; Composer
Lyricist: Rennie Sparks; Composer
Producer: Brett Sparks; Production

13. Peace in the Valley Once Again

by The Handsome Family

Primary Artist: The Handsome Family; Main Performer
Composer: Brett Sparks; Composer
Lyricist: Rennie Sparks; Composer
Producer: Brett Sparks; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 43 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1448x1448 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

10/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, College Rock, Country, Alternative Country, Indie Rock, Alt Country, Americana

Label

Loose Music

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 30, 2013

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5051083043410