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The Garden: Kiss My Super Bowl Ring

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On March 13, 2020, “Epitaph” label released “Kiss My Super Bowl Ring”, the fourth Garden (The) studio album. It was recorded 2019 – 2020, at “Senhorse Studios”, and was produced by Dylan Brady, Jamie Bulled, Fletcher Shears and Wyatt Shears.

Personnel:

  • Wyatt Shears – vocals, bass, electronics, guitars
  • Fletcher Shears – vocals, drums, electronics
  • Khalif Jones – additional vocals
  • Ariel Pink – additional vocals
  • Carrot Top – vocal samples
  • Wharfwhit – vocal samples
  • Samur Khouja – engineer, mixing
  • Jim Kissling – mastering
  • Alex Petty – artwork
  • Ashley Clue – assistant art director, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Wyatt Shears and Fletcher Shears.

  1. Clench to Stay Awake
  2. A Struggle
  3. Sneaky Devil
  4. Kiss My Super Bowl Ring
  5. A Fool’s Expedition
  6. AMPM Truck
  7. Hit Eject
  8. The King of Cutting Corners
  9. Lurkin
  10. Lowrider Slug
  11. Please, Fuck Off

The handsome Family: Milk and Scissors

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On May 14, 1996, “Carrot Top” label released “Milk and Scissors”, the second Handsome Family album. It was recorded 1995 – 199, at “Kingsize Sound Laboratories” in Chicago, Illinois, and was produced by Dave Trumfio, Brett Sparks, Rennie Sparks and Mike Werner.

Personnel:

  • Brett Sparks – vocals, guitar, dobro, organ, harmonica, lap steel
  • Rennie Sparks – vocals, bass
  • Mike Werner – percussion
  • Diane Murphy – band photography
  • Brad Miller – cover photography
  • Rennie & Mike, Sheila Sachs – design

Tracks listing:

All music by Brett Sparks, all lyrics by Rennie Sparks, except where noted.

  1. Lake Geneva
  2. Winnebago Skeletons
  3. Drunk By Noon
  4. The House Carpenter – traditional, arranged by Brett Sparks, Rennie Sparks and Mike Werner, inspired by Clarence Ashley’s 1930 recording
  5. The Dutch Boy
  6. The King Who Wouldn’t Smile
  7. Emily Shore 1819-1839
  8. 3-Legged Dog – Darrell Sparks
  9. #1 Country Song – Brett Sparks
  10. Amelia Earhart vs. The Dancing Bear
  11. Tin Foil
  12. Puddin’ Fingers – Mike Werner