Handsome - Needles

[irreversiblemess]

still holding out hope that some day live video of these guys will surface.

[bluefukingreene]

my dude has the promotional casette....not one song on this record that isnt great....

[JosephSam]

@ puhatek. It was the Arrow Hall in Mississauga. I was there too. My sister wanted to see Silverchair, but I wanted to see Handsome. They blew me away and Silverchair did not have a chance that night.

[findjinn]

Easily one of the best rock albums ever made, any genre. Completely tight from top to bottom.

[JesusSlice]

get the whole cd up ya mutants!

[Fallington]

If I could've been in any band during my teens it would've been these guys. Top 5 album of all time for me, incredible piece of work from start to finish.

[larslaursen]

Cool band and great cd. Quit Liar is an awesome song. This one as well.

[leebeyer3]

Yeah, this album was what I call a missed hit along with other bands of the genre including Helmet, Quicksand, and Orange 9mm.

[jtlikesbeer]

someone out there upload some live handsome please

[JiffyBiff]

i lost this CD...used to own it, but it got stolen with the rest of my collection a few years ago....they didn't touch my roommate's collections. I miss this right now...I wanna hear Ride Down, and Dim the Lights

[thisgalaintdancinmr]

@JiffyBiff

i LOVE Dim The Lights. (can't remember Ride Down)

this music is very COMFORTING during a Difficult Moment. it seems to restore ones Faith somehow. kinda Feels like it's about the Inner Struggle etc etc. (it's also about the Inner Piece After a difficult decision. whatever it is this gives Strength.)

thanks for uploadin!

[newperm]

fuck yes :)

that's for the upload

please upload more Handsome songs, i need to show people!!

[taoboxer9]

Wonder why they couldn't stay together ? Just like Quicksand, Cro-Mags & Helmet.

All of these bands should have been HUGE!

[thewaterchapter]

still to date, my favorite band i have ever seen live.

[jtlikesbeer]

i have a rare 7 inch with this song and 'waiting' on it. demo versions. pretty cool

[NickAndBeka]

@jtlikesbeer Sell me

[levitrujillo]

Anyone know where to buy if possible? Not on iTunes :(

[BabyFacedAssassin301]

@levitrujillo i still have the cd!!!!

[slickrickthemagik]

@levitrujillo i can email it too you! AMAZING RECORD!

[simonOVC]

i saw them in 97 with one of the greatest concert line up ever....bodyjar,less than jake,guttermouth and the descendents for 12 $

[erikscotthilger]

Handsome was a "supergroup" containing former Helmet guitarist Peter Mengede, ex-Quicksand guitarist Tom Capone, cro-mags drummer Pete Hines, bassist Eddie Nappi and vocalist Jeremy Chatelain, who also played bass in Jets To Brazil. Handsome released one album, entitled 'Handsome' and produced in Seattle by Terry Date, in 1997 and toured extensively in support of the eponymous record. Tom Capone quit during the final tour, and was replaced by Donni Campion. The band split in 1998.

[erikscotthilger]

i love the Handsome album. i wish they stuck around to record a few more albums. 

[pricha24]

this album is amazing, i was so bummed that these guys stick around more...it was the perfect record for the time that it came out...a truly excellent direction in music.

[RegularOne]

Saw these guys in the UK back then. My fave album ever.

1 guitarist from Helmet, 1 from Quicksand, Jeremy the vocalist was in Iceburn before, and Jets to Brazil later (and a stint in the reformed Helmet,) drummer from Cro-Mags & Alloy, and an unknown bassist, who was later to pop up on a Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegans 1dst album.

[marcallan467]

do they have any more cd's or songs???

[StanPuftone]

They only seem to have B-sides, as extra proof of their musical existence.

The link posted by: toyboat_toyboat on the Last Fm Handsome homepage works. I downloaded them last week, fookin brilliant! Go get 'em!

[MONSTROSITYFILMS]

I had the honor of checking these guys out back in the 90's. They were sick, I bought the cd from them and still own it to this day, Wish they put out more music, This cd is still kick ass,

[xgerardoxdelgadox]

fuucking yeaaah!!

[Doogsay]

Great song, great band. Luv it. I believe they only made one album right? So you've got one or two guys from Helmet, where are the rest from?

[pricha24]

@Doogsay lead singer was from quicksand...i LOVED this band...still do!

[yurbuddy]

@pricha24 Wrong sir... Lead guitar player was from Quicksand(Tom Capone) No idea who the singer was with before but I think he was only in smaller local type bands...

[Guerillaradio13]

FUCKIN AWESOME

[ferdzrines954]

Handsome rocks indeed!

Mengede getting off Helmet and formed this is kewl.

[deviantdrummer462]

Holy shit! Handsome was awesome, had this cd. Much much props for posting this, they were so good and so horribly unoticed at the time.

[vrsprng]

1998 ALL THE WAY. I've got the entire original album on cd. How can I help you? Not trying to distribute. Perhaps I can show you where in Seattle to find these locally recorded albums

[jtlikesbeer]

anyone have any handsome shows they can post?

[rb21122b]

I doubt anyone does. Its hard enough even to find their album.

[vootmon]

So f'in good. Can someone put up the song "Thrown Away"..so absolutely good.

[VintageandRare]

This whole album is just amazing - in my humble opinion its one of the best rock albums of the 90´s. Nothing more, nothing less.

Nico

[Form422]

Agreed 100%. Kick A sound that has remained true. Better than most out know.

Would love to see them together again.

[rusty98um11]

I love this song. However, they changed it after they got signed. I love the demo version much better.

Still good stuff though.

[fridogg]

no shit. Wish somehow Quicksand can record again. Sergio is playing with the Deftones since chi's coma

[njwindoww]

The songs are well ahead of their time.

[StiflerNY]

Can't find this album anywhere. I lost my old copy!

[Mahavishnu80]

dude ill put up a wav file for you on bt junkie or something.

[fridogg]

Love the guitar tone on this album. In comparsion to Quicksand, no even close. Quicksand's influence is seen on this album with this release

[mebigwig1]

Umm..that wouldn't have anything to do with Tom Capone playing in both Handsome and Quicksand would it?? Might help with that whole "infuluence" thing.

[stew2407]

its Peter Mengade's(From Helmet) sound. awesome guitar. But the best in my opinion is Page Hamilton from Helmet.

[timotastic]

What a pity that Handsome didn't make any other records, such a great band. I talked with Peter Mengede and he said it's out of question they will be back. What a pity! =(

[Zettings]

I love Handsome band!!! Swimming is the best song of them....

[mongoleet]

that band is so hot! quicksand helmet combined i cant believe it!!!

[eliotchoi]

jeremy (lead singer) plays bass for helmet now...had the pleasure of talking to him at a helmet show at CBGB's a few years back...wishing Handsome was back

[theskyabove]

I've been a Handsome fan since they put out their self titled masterpiece. It really sucks that they broke up shortly thereafter. Their b-sides "Closer" and "Spill" should have been left on the album. They're probably the best songs they wrote.

[Hitman667]

Guys if you read this - tell us what you are doing now.YOu have so much fans all over the world that you can't even imagine!!

[therawuncut]

thanks for the tip!

[Hitman667]

This band rule!There's something in this music...that you cannot find nowwhere else...just great.

[doyleum]

Nice glad some people still have taste , ty's for the post

[newpowermoves]

Wow, talk about a lost gem!!!

There's something about the chorus in this song that just destroys me. It's not something I can explain. I guess it's just the magic of music.

[Mahavishnu80]

I still listen to this great album after 10 years. So many bands do melody vocals over hard guitars now..they were one of the pioneers. I think artists now have just forgotten they ripped them off!

[onetransmission]

wow, i never there was a video for this song. what an incredible band.

[fuckingcrazymalone]

THANK YOU A LOT MAN...I LOVE THIS BAND!

[fridogg]

not better than quicksand. Not in the same ballpark. I do love tom capone's tone on the les paul

[WhiteSkin]

Wow someone else has this album??? Awesome.

[HidetoraHikimonji]

I was thinkin the same LOL!

(and I'm from Italy!!!)

[CrowleyHead]

Dude, I grabbed this album from Slipped Disc (RIP) when I found out they actually had this in stock. Then again, I have deftones putting it "Left Of Heaven" on their blog to thank for that... lol. I must be the youngest fan here.

[ezernut9mm]

wow! didn't think anyone else had heard of this one. great album. too bad there wasn't more...

[blacktoothlan]

does ANYONE know where to find tabs for Handsome???? I've picked alot out by ear, but coming from Helmet, Peter Mengende had ALOT of fucked up chords, and Tom Capone as well. It sounds good, but it doesn't seem to click, ya know? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[javierroa]

Well, I wouldn't go as far as to say that this is better than Quicksand and Helmet together... 'cause Quicksand's Slip will always be a landmark release.

It's all old folks here... Quicksand, Handsome, Helmet, Prong, Life of Agony, Far, Orange 9mm...

[SabuPtolemy]

This album was and is the pinnacle of NY post-hardcore. Unbelievably brilliant - better than Quicksand and Helmet put together! What a shame they fell apart only months after the release.

[Hitman667]

Great cd.I listened to this for 2 years non stop.Going to panic woke me up everyday to school: "yeah it's a beautifull dream,i won't wake up again just to see me down"

Their songs are still good to listen ,no matter how long you listen to them.

[Naldover]

... This band is awesome... I listened to it... when I was 16!!!... I still have the album in my cd's collection... Great memories... Thanxx for upload this!!!!... Greetnigs from Chile!!

[ClutchHandsome]

They played with TREE in some MA shows. They were soooo good. Tight as hell.

[alcholis]

RULES

[agent76]

Someone needs to leak the unreleased second album.

[MorbidHybrid]

Wait, when did this happen?

[ladyredcrest]

In the 90s

[MorbidHybrid]

Someone needs to upload that. A Handsome album that I've never heard would be amazing.

[jesuswrotefiction]

i saw these guys in winston salem nc with coc, they fucking kicked ass.

[wtfnonickname]

c'est une catastrophe

[jp3design]

Yeah seriously underrated band, This album did not leave my stereo for six months when released back in the day, well worth nabbing esp any budding alt rock musos out there could learn a lot very inspiring, shame we didn't get 2-3 albums from these chaps........

[shalimarite]

Jeremy and I met at last year's Life Day concert.

[HidetoraHikimonji]

Simply awesome...everytime I hear this record it's like I'm back in the '98 and I'm the first kid on my block that has this thing...thanks man,to upload this masterpiece!

[frogorol]

i just dimmed my lights for this

[rocker4577]

Outstanding! I wish I had my album with me...the glory days of hardcore in my eyes...

[stereovega]

This is one of the greatest albums of all time... that most people have never heard of.

Right there with the Rival Schools record. Awesome, must have CD's. And yes, after all these years, these two records get plenty of play in my car/home/mp3 player every week.

Thanks for the video.

[Mahavishnu80]

One of the best albums of all time-felt so frustrated no one i knew got into them. Another similar unsung best album of all time is Amplifier by Amplifier. best UK band in 30 years.

[HidetoraHikimonji]

MAN!!!thanks for the info...Amplifier is such a great band!!!TO EVERYBODY.CHECK OUT AMPLIFIER.

[HidetoraHikimonji]

Quicksand.Far.Helmet.Handsome.­Rival Schools.WHAT ELSE^_^?

[puhatek]

i remember i saw them open for silverchair in toronto a long time ago.. they were wickedddd.

[ladyredcrest]

I envy you too.

[jarofsap704]

@puhatek

i was there. second concert i ever attended. i think i was 13.

and i still love this band.

[jonflorencio]

i think saw and played their first show @ Hofstra University. Revolutionary band...

[ladyredcrest]

I suddenly want to kick you in the shins... so lucky.

[jonflorencio]

They were a wall of sound... unlike any band I've heard live...  Picture the band Hum, but beyond tight... I have this concert on tape somewhere... I think the Handsome part got cut off :(

[ladyredcrest]

aww. if you could find that and hansome was on it, I would pay for a copy. I always get into the best music too late.

[zombiesaredudes]

dude! if you find this i would pay for a copy too! i have a live bootleg in wave format (lossless). it was recorded on sweden in 1997 and they've played a non record never recorded song. serious kicking of asses!

[StanPuftone]

A Fookin awesome video for a fantastic 'Lost' band! I got into these boy salmost 10 years ago! I'm 28 now & 'Handsome' still sounds as fresh & as innovative as it was back then. They should've been huge! They've been a positive influence on my own musical endeavours & I've introduced them to as many people as possible.

[theskyabove]

The two non-album tracks I have are "Closer" and "Spill". People talk about an unreleased album, but I doubt it exists. I think these b-sides are the only thing else we'll get out of Handsome.

[zombiesaredudes]

there's a re-recorded version of "dim the lights", a song they did with krs-one called "just to prove a point", "can't connect" from their 7" (where "swimming" came from) and a song called "swivel" that was recorded live on the hultsfred festival in sweden.

[zombiesaredudes]

my last comment was supposed to be a reply to theskyabove, about the non-album tracks.. ..damn, youtube!

[atreyu2112]

I was at that Hofstra show too! It was bad ass man. I still have a signed promo post card. This band SO rocked!!! I need to hear that song "Spilled". "Close" is actually on the disc, just pop it into a CDrom and explore the disc. It's a .mov - just convert it. Yeah, one of the best unheard of bands ever.

[Mahavishnu80]

hey man could you put those b sides on youtube or send them to me?

[ssaecin]

One of my best albums of all time,it's still in my CD player after all these years!!!

[ladyredcrest]

I know it hasnt come out of mine for a while either.

[sqwrt]

Damn these guys were awesome... Still are..

[ladyredcrest]

couldnt agree more.

[tbazani]

GREAT!! hard to find video! thx so much!

i have the ECD Handsome release but quicktime sucks. i can´t run it OK with the most updated quicktime. But i can see some images that match with this video. same mood. thx for posting!

[ladyredcrest]

I know, I had to pull out the old pc that still runs windows 95 to get it to work for me.

[zombiesaredudes]

i love handsome and i never had watched this video! thanx for posting it!

[ladyredcrest]

No problem! You can find a picture of the band on the website I got this from.