Description

The raw, hypnotic live energy of 16 Horsepower has rarely been captured as strikingly as on the double album Hoarse. The band from Denver, Colorado, was known for their intense concerts in which frontman David Eugene Edwards preached his dark, Old Testament-inspired lyrics like a prophet of doom. These recordings capture the pure essence of the band in its most powerful form. Hoarse is no run-of-the-mill live album, but a compelling and inescapable testament to a unique band at the height of their powers.

The music of 16 Horsepower is a dark and brooding mix of alternative country, gothic americana, and folk noir. Their unique sound, featuring instruments such as banjo, accordion, and Edwards' penetrating voice, invites comparisons to artists such as The Gun Club, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and Edwards' own later work in Wovenhand.