Through the Trees
The Handsome Family · 1998
44 min · 13 tracks · alternative country · Americana
Haunting melodies intertwine with vivid storytelling, evoking a sense of melancholy and nostalgia in rural Americana.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- haunting melodies for quiet evenings
- evocative storytelling of rural life
- melancholic vibes for introspective walks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 28, 1998, 'Through the Trees' is The Handsome Family's third studio album, following their previous work, 'Odessa'. At this point in their career, they were refining their distinct sound, blending elements of alternative country with darkly whimsical narratives that would become their trademark.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Civil Wars· Sufjan Stevens· Neko Case
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Weightless Again 3:38
- 2 My Sister's Tiny Hands 3:26
- 3 Stalled 2:26
- 4 Where the Birch Trees Lean 3:20
- 5 Cathedrals 3:22
- 6 Down in the Ground 2:43
- 7 The Giant of Illinois 3:03
- 8 Down in the Valley of Hollow Logs 3:29
- 9 I Fell 4:14
- 10 The Woman Downstairs 4:47
- 11 Last Night I Went Out Walking 4:24
- 12 Bury Me Here 2:47
- 13 My Ghost 2:26
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