Secret South
Secret South is the third studio album by American band 16 Horsepower. Released in 2000, the album marked a distinct change in direction compared to previous efforts as it focuses more on storytelling over a more laid back soundscape. The recording of the album was engineered by former 16 Horsepower member Bob Ferbrache.
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| Released | 2000 | |||
| Studio | Hamilton Glory Lodge, Blue River, Colorado | |||
| Length | 42:12 | |||
| Label | Glitterhouse | |||
| Producer | 16 Horsepower | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 82/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| NME | 9/10[3] |
| Pitchfork | 6.9/10[4] |
Although previously recorded by Bob Dylan himself, the cover of his song "Nobody 'Cept You" is the first version ever to be included on a full-length studio album. Asher Edwards, daughter of 16 Horsepower frontman David Eugene Edwards, is featured on the video for the song "Clogger."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Clogger" | David Eugene Edwards/16 Horsepower | 3:28 |
| 2. | "Wayfaring Stranger" | 2:42 | |
| 3. | "Cinder Alley" | David Eugene Edwards/16 Horsepower | 4:42 |
| 4. | "Burning Bush" | David Eugene Edwards/16 Horsepower | 4:00 |
| 5. | "Poor Mouth" | David Eugene Edwards/16 Horsepower | 4:39 |
| 6. | "Silver Saddle" | David Eugene Edwards/16 Horsepower | 3:12 |
| 7. | "Praying Arm Lane" | David Eugene Edwards/16 Horsepower | 3:18 |
| 8. | "Splinters" | David Eugene Edwards/16 Horsepower | 5:19 |
| 9. | "Just Like Birds" | David Eugene Edwards/16 Horsepower | 3:44 |
| 10. | "Nobody 'Cept You" | Bob Dylan | 3:34 |
| 11. | "Straw Foot" | David Eugene Edwards/16 Horsepower | 3:30 |
Personnel
- David Eugene Edwards – vocals, guitar, piano, banjo, concertina
- Steve Taylor – backing vocals, guitar, organ
- Jean-Yves Tola – drums, percussion, piano
- Pascal Humbert – bass, bass fiddle, guitar
- Asher Edwards – strings
- Rebecca Vera – strings
- Elin Palmer – strings
References
- "Secret South by 16 Horsepower Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- Horowitz, Hal. "Secret South – 16 Horsepower". AllMusic. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
- Johns, Darren (April 14, 2000). "16 Horsepower – Secret South". NME. Archived from the original on May 23, 2000. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- Shipley, Al (September 12, 2000). "Sixteen Horsepower: Secret South". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
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