The Fatherless and the Widow
Sixpence None the Richer · 1994
40 min · 10 tracks · indie rock · pop rock · Christian alternative rock
Lush melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a serene yet contemplative listening experience.
The Fatherless and the Widow is an album by Sixpence None the Richer, released in 1994. Lush melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a serene yet contemplative listening experience. This album is significant for its critical acclaim within the Christian music community and its role in popularizing the genre of Christian alternative rock. It garnered attention from both secular and religious audiences, contributing to the band's rise in popularity and paving the way for their later hits like 'Kiss Me.' Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Fatherless and the Widow sound like?
Lush melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a serene yet contemplative listening experience. Rooted in indie rock and pop rock.
What makes The Fatherless and the Widow by Sixpence None the Richer notable?
This album is significant for its critical acclaim within the Christian music community and its role in popularizing the genre of Christian alternative rock. It garnered attention from both secular and religious audiences, contributing to the band's rise in popularity and paving the way for their later hits like 'Kiss Me.' Released in 1994, 'The Fatherless and the Widow' was Sixpence None the Richer's debut full-length album following their earlier EP. At this point, the band was establishing themselves in the Christian alternative rock scene, blending pop sensibilities with spiritual themes, setting the stage for their later mainstream success.
How many songs are on The Fatherless and the Widow?
The Fatherless and the Widow has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Field of Flowers 2:37
- 2 Spotlight Standout 3:51
- 3 The Fatherless and the Widow Standout 4:44
- 4 Musings 4:34
- 5 Trust 3:25
- 6 Falling Leaves 3:31
- 7 Meaningless Standout 5:08
- 8 Soul 3:50
- 9 An Apology 4:40
- 10 Trust (Reprise) 4:02
Release Date
April 26, 1994
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
40 min 28 sec
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