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.

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• ebie on 2007-04-04 16:01:13.083:
  we need more handsome family on this site!