The Fatherless and the Widow

The Fatherless and the Widow is the debut studio album by American band Sixpence None the Richer, released in 1994.

The Fatherless and the Widow
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 26, 1994
RecordedThe Sonic Temple, Elgin, IL and Select Sound, Buffalo, NY
GenreChristian rock, alternative rock, pop rock
Length40:22
LabelR.E.X.
ProducerArmand John Petri
Sixpence None the Richer chronology
The Fatherless and the Widow
(1994)
This Beautiful Mess
(1995)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Cross Rhythms10/10[2]

Track listing

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All songs written by Matt Slocum, except "Spotlight" by T.J. Behling.

  1. "Field of Flowers" – 2:37
  2. "Spotlight" – 3:51
  3. "The Fatherless and the Widow" – 4:44
  4. "Musings" – 4:34
  5. "Trust" – 3:25
  6. "Falling Leaves" – 3:31
  7. "Meaningless" – 5:08
  8. "Soul" – 3:50
  9. "An Apology" – 4:40
  10. "Trust (Reprise)" – 4:02

Personnel

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Additional musicians

  • Chris Dodds – drums
  • Armand John Petri – percussion
  • Joseph Rozier – acoustic piano (10), string arrangements (10)
  • Bryan Eckenrode – cello (10)
  • Alfred B. Frenning – cello (10)
  • Robbie Hausman – cello (10)

Production

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  • Tyler Bacon – executive producer
  • Peter Gavin Morkel – executive producer
  • Armand John Petri – producer, engineer, mixing
  • John Caruso – assistant engineer (10)
  • Joe Brescio – mastering
  • Duncan Stanbury – mastering
  • Master Cutting Room (New York, NY) – mastering location
  • Jeff Spencer – art direction, design
  • Nosegrind Creative – art direction, design
  • Tony Gerber – CGI artwork, layout
  • Michael Wilson – photography

Notes

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  1. ^ Hill, Melinda. "Fatherless & the Widow – Sixpence None the Richer". AllMusic. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Cummings, Tony (June–July 1994). "Sixpence None The Richer – The Fatherless And The Widow". Cross Rhythms. No. 21. Retrieved June 27, 2024.