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Folklore
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

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

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All I know Is everything is not as it's sold But the more I grow the less I know And I have lived so many lives Though I'm not old And the more I... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. AllMusic
    90
    This is a landmark in the subgenre of alt-country goth
  2. PopMatters
    90
    The album marks the high point of an amazing band's amazing career.
  3. Splendid
    90
    Revealing itself slowly, like the mythic tales acknowledged by the album's title, Folklore is certainly Sixteen Horsepower's most stunning and accomplished work yet, and an easy nominee for one of 2002's best.
  4. 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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  5. Pitchfork
    79
    The album crawls from the speakers like a stabbing victim and gives up a great moan; it's a difficult listen, but the rewards are great.
  6. Mojo
    70
    A tad melodramatic at times, this remains a "Christian rock" album with a serious hellhound on its trail. [Sep 2002, p.94]
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  7. 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. Positive: 4 out of 5
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Symbidiot
    Apr 28, 2013
    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 weFolklore 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.
    Feb 23, 2006
    10
    16 Horsepower is simply amazing; David Eugene Edward's vocal abilities are hauntingly projected, just as the music behind his voice, 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.… Collapse
  4. brucbs
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    It’s such a bold album and also so innovative. Taylor Swift is still able to impress people with her ability to express feelings and storiesIt’s such a bold album and also so innovative. Taylor Swift is still able to impress people with her ability to express feelings and stories in her songs. She is able to show you a potencial love and somebody feeling the madness of a bittersweet feeling of heartbreak.… Expand
  5. RuanTayTay
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    synonymous with perfection. I am very surprised by this beautiful album, Taylor shows himself once again to be a person ahead of his time
  6. Taggerbolt
    Jan 22, 2019
    2
    This isn't for me or others like me. Too slow, too depressing. Some of the songs don't even sound like songs, but just noise. Best song =This isn't for me or others like me. Too slow, too depressing. Some of the songs don't even sound like songs, but just noise. Best song = Single Girl… Expand

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#33 Best Album of 2002
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#11 Most Shared Album of 2002

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