Folklore - 16 Horsepower
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82 out of 100

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9.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: The moody alt-country band led by David Eugene Edwards returns with its darkest set of songs yet.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
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  1. All Music Guide
    90
    This is a landmark in the subgenre of alt-country goth
  2. Uncut
    80
    Reaffirms their status as masters of white heat smoulder, turning down the amps but heightening the ravaged intensity.... A career high. [Oct 2002, p.119]
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  3. Almost Cool
    80
    Would most likely appeal to everyone from fans of Will Oldham and Palace Music to everyone who bought the recent Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack and wanted to branch out a bit into some slightly (but still thematically similar) territory.
  4. Q Magazine
    60
    It's familiar, but immaculately done, and by far the most focused work this band has managed thus far. [Sep 2002, p.100]
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  1. Symbidiot
    10
    Folklore sets a standard few albums have matched since. David Eugene Edwards and the band put more soul and feeling Into the music than we have a right to hear. The album leaves you feeling like you just stepped out of a old western and truly is a work of art. David comes from a long history of playing and this album represents some of his best work. In his current band Woven Hand he has developed his creativity and talent even further and is truly one of the most under appreciated musicians in the American music scene.… Expand
  2. ChrisD.
    10
    16 Horsepower is simply amazing; David Eugene Edward's vocal abilities are hauntingly projected, just as the music behind his voice, creates an ambiance that has to be heard to be understood. Listen and you shall enjoy.… Expand

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