Smothered and Covered
The Handsome Family · 2002
49 min · 18 tracks · alternative country · Americana
A haunting blend of Americana and alternative country steeped in melancholic storytelling and atmospheric instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting storytelling with atmosphere
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- reflective moments for quiet introspection
- early morning solitude listening
- melancholic melodies that linger
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Smothered and Covered' was released in April 2002, The Handsome Family had already established themselves with their previous albums, including 'Through the Trees' (2000). This album marks a continuation of their exploration into the darker corners of American music, showcasing their signature blend of morbid themes and whimsical melodies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Civil Wars· Sufjan Stevens· Neko Case
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 There's a City 3:12
- 2 Sunday Morning Coming Down 4:48
- 3 Prepared Piano #1 1:29
- 4 I Hear a Sweet Voice Calling 3:44
- 5 Down in the Ground (demo) 2:30
- 6 Cello #1 1:00
- 7 Trail of Time 3:12
- 8 Faraway Eyes 4:26
- 9 Knoxville Girl 4:03
- 10 Prepared Piano #2 1:04
- 11 The Last (demo) 2:45
- 12 Banks of the Ohio 3:26
- 13 Cello #2 1:15
- 14 Natalie Wood 3:43
- 15 #1 Country Song (demo) 3:35
- 16 Prepared Piano #3 0:45
- 17 Stupid Bells 2:59
- 18 The Weinermobile 0:58
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