album · April 26, 1994

The Fatherless and the Widow

Sixpence None the Richer

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alternativeindie rockfolk rock

This 1994 debut album from Sixpence None the Richer showcases their early indie rock and folk rock sound before their later pop success. It features material recorded with lead singer Leigh Nash and guitarist Matt Slocum, the core of the band.

• "The Fatherless and the Widow" was released on the independent label Tooth & Nail Records in 1994.
• The album was produced by Steve Taylor, who was known for his work in the Christian alternative music scene.
• This record laid the groundwork for the band's future success, though it was not widely known during its initial release.

Sixpence None the Richer is a band from Texas, best known for their blend of alternative rock and pop. At the time of "The Fatherless and the Widow," the band was in its early years, still establishing their sound within the Christian alternative music scene.