Milk and Scissors


Milk and Scissors is the second album by the American band the [Handsome Family]. It was released on May 14, 1996 by Carrot Top Records, and by Scout Releases in the same year.

Production

The production of the album was interrupted by Brett's brief stay in a mental hospital.

Critical reception

The Chicago Tribune called Milk and Scissors "one of the finest albums of 1996." The Chicago Reader called it "wonderfully depressing."

Track listing

All music by Brett Sparks and all lyrics by Rennie Sparks, except as noted
  1. "Lake Geneva" – 3:11
  2. "Winnebago Skeletons" – 4:13
  3. "Drunk By Noon" – 2:51
  4. "The House Carpenter" – 3:36
  5. "The Dutch Boy" – 3:51
  6. "The King Who Wouldn't Smile" – 2:35
  7. "Emily Shore 1819-1839" – 4:34
  8. "3-Legged Dog" – 4:34
  9. "#1 Country Song" – 3:35
  10. "Amelia Earhart vs. The Dancing Bear" - 3:13
  11. "Tin Foil" - 2:41
  12. "Puddin' Fingers" - 1:41

Personnel