Milk and Scissors is the second album by American band the Handsome Family. It was released 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 "Lake Geneva" – 3:11 "Winnebago Skeletons" – 4:13 "Drunk By Noon" – 2:51 "The House Carpenter" (traditional, arranged by The Handsome Family, inspired by Clarence Ashley's 1930 recording) – 3:36 "The Dutch Boy" – 3:51 "The King Who Wouldn't Smile" – 2:35 "Emily Shore 1819-1839" – 4:34 "3-Legged Dog" (Darrell Sparks)– 4:34 "#1 Country Song" (Brett Sparks) – 3:35 "Amelia Earhart vs. The Dancing Bear" - 3:13 "Tin Foil" - 2:41 "Puddin' Fingers" (Mike Werner) - 1:41 Personnel The Handsome Family: Brett Sparks - guitar, vocals, dobro, organ, harmonica, lap steel Rennie Sparks - bass, vocals Mike Werner - percussion Diane Murphy - band photo Brad Miller - cover photo Design by Rennie & Mike with Sheila Sachs References External links The Handsome Family official website 1996 albums Carrot Top Records albums The Handsome Family albums