Fatherless & the Widow

Track Listings

1. Field of Flowers

2. Spotlight

3. Fatherless and the Widow

4. Musings

5. Trust

6. Falling Leaves

7. Meaningless

8. Soul

9. Apology

10. Trust (Reprise)

Tracks:

Field Of Flowers
Spotlight
The Fatherless And The Widow
Musings
Trust
Falling Leaves
Meaningless
Soul
An Apology
Trust (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Awww...........2005-09-29

Why did this band Break up!?!?!? I'm suprised that these earlier Sixpence records didn't get the airtime it deserved on the radio. Sixpence SHOULD be the hottest thing right now if it weren't for their hiatus.

This Album is Great! Get this + This Beautiful Mess + Divine Discontent + The self Titled... It's Worth ALL of the Money, Trust Me... You won't be disappointed, and You might never experience the sight of this band ever again...:(

Auspicious Debut.......2005-02-22

I bought this on cassette in 1994 while on a business trip to the U.K. I had never heard of the band before, and because of their name I thought they might be an English group! (I wasn't yet into C.S. Lewis enough to catch the reference.) Imagine my surprise to find they were not only from Texas, but one of the best-sounding, freshest Christian bands I had encountered up to that time. "Fatherless" is an exceptionally good starting point for a band that had a marvelous run, and knew how to quit when they were ahead. Recommended without reservation.

Humble Beginnings.......2003-01-25

I love buying a band's first album after I've become a fan of later works - it's always fun to hear where my favourite groups started out. For example, I first became a fan of Sixpence through their second record, "This Beautiful Mess". I loved the juxtaposition of Leigh's sweet voice against hard guitars and intelligent, literary lyrics. Then, I bought the self-titled record, well before "Kiss Me" hit the charts. That was when I bestowed the heavy title of Favourite Band Ever on Sixpence...

and this debut is good. Sure, it's not the concept-laden, Beatlesque masterpiece of their self-titled. Sure, it's not quite the daring spiritual rock of "This Beautiful Mess". It's not even the super-polished pop candy of "Divine Discontent", but it's good. They took their influences (most notably The Sundays) and made those styles their own. Matt Slocum was already writing smarter, deeper lyrics at 21 than most young writers these days. Leigh's voice is notably deeper, as she seems to be just finding it.

And all of that is okay. "Fatherless..." shines with intelligence, homage to influences, and loads of potential. It's a very summery, light record (despite the heavy lyrical content) with circular, swirly guitars and upbeat melodies.

Standouts (in my opinion) are "Field of Flowers", "An Apology", "Spotlight", "Trust", and "Falling Leaves".

In case you thought Sixpence was a one-hit wonder..........2002-10-21

Long before Kiss Me, Sixpence released this debut. This was the start of their unique sound- very refreshing, when you consider how so many artists try to sound like someone else. This album is much more decidedly Christian than their S/T album that contains Kiss Me, but it's still not preachy. The first track, Field of Flowers, is surreal and fun, the track, Trust (Reprise) is gorgeous, and everything in between is excellent. Okay, anyway, buy this album. You won't regret it.

The Start of Something Big.......2002-10-21

I bought this album at a concert right after it was released and was not disappointed. Sixpence is known for their recent work in the mainstream market, but this early release is of no less quality. I cannot tell you how many times the "trust" reprise has lifted a dark spirit. The pain in life is hard , but Sixpence stays true to what God has in store for us.

Average customer rating:

Hawkins on Murder/Winter Kill/Babe

Manufacturer: Film Score Monthly
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0006SSQ0C
Release Date: 2005-01-04

Tracks:

Bodies/Main Title/No Tourist Attraction/A Stranger in the ...
No Worries/It Won't Happen/A Couple of Kicks/Sarabande
Strange Freedom/A Second Time
Julia's Confession/End Title
Number One
Main Title/The Cigar
Village/Number Three/Late Visit
Late Arrival/What's in a Name/I'm Worried/A New Killer
Shootout
Fatherless Child
Theme
Babe/High Off the Hog
Team/Where Is It
Sick Nun
You Bet Ya/It's Late/I Do
Round Trip/Morning Edition
On the Green/Can She?/Wpga/Outpatient
No Changes/Sudden Pain
Always a Winner
When You're Gone Away [*]
Missing Gun/Red Snow/Which One/Number Two [*]
More Clues [*]
Final Victim/Special Delivery [*]
Main Title [*]

Average customer rating:

Fatherless & the Widow
Sixpence None the Richer
Manufacturer: R.E.X. Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music
Similar Items:

This Beautiful Mess
Divine Discontent
Sixpence None The Richer
Tickets for a Prayer Wheel

ASIN: B000008PIP
Release Date: 1994-04-26

Tracks:

Field of Flowers
Spotlight
Fatherless and the Widow
Musings
Trust
Falling Leaves
Meaningless
Soul
Apology
Trust (Reprise)

Average customer rating:

Divine Discontent

Manufacturer: Word Entertainment
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

General | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000ETNKXQ

Product Description

Featuring 12 tracks, Divine Discontent continues in the Sixpence tradition of dreamy guitar sounds and poignant lyrics. Abounding in musical diversity this 2002 release is sure to please the likes of fans across the alternative spectrum. Features the hit single, 'Breathe Your Name.'

Average customer rating:

Long time fan loves this one too.
Not Good, Not Bad

Fatherless Child
Rich Wyman
Manufacturer: Liaison
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000005FN5
Release Date: 1996-11-08

Tracks:

Lost Souls
The Little Things
So What
Fatherless Child
Faith Alone
Blinded By Pain
Last Time I Fell
Where We Stand
Forever
The Water Sings
Lighter Than Air
Even The Dog Knows

Customer Reviews:

Long time fan loves this one too........2003-06-03

I didn't buy this CD because of Van Halen.

This CD marks the progression of a long-loved local artist from his first CD (which is also awesome). Buy it for the lyrics and the original musical concepts.

Not Good, Not Bad.......2002-02-14

Being a Eddie Van Halen fan is the reason I purchased this CD.
Unfortunately, Eddie only plays on 3 tracks. Those are truly the only inspired songs on the disc. If you MUST have this CD because you're a Eddie freak I'd say go for it, if not listen to Fair Warning instead.

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1. Field of Flowers
2. Spotlight
3. Fatherless and the Widow
4. Musings
5. Trust
6. Falling Leaves
7. Meaningless
8. Soul
9. Apology
10. Trust (Reprise)