16 Horsepower

16 Horsepower (also Sixteen Horsepower ), was an American rock band from Denver, Colorado. The band united in their style different music genres, but is primarily attributed to the alternative country.

History

In her home country less known were 16 Horsepower, especially in Europe successfully since the release of the album " Sackcloth 'N' Ashes". The band played a melodious blend of folk, bluegrass, gospel and alternative rock paired with Christian lyrics; occasionally their music has been described as Gothic Country. In addition to the usual instruments of a rock band took 16 Horsepower often old, partly historical instruments to accompany the songs, such as a hurdy-gurdy in the song " Worry ". Frequently used Edwards originating from the country, blues and folk banjo that characterizes many songs. In some earlier pieces also an old Chemnitz concertina was heard, but according to the band sometime " just fell apart " and had to be replaced by a newer model.

Most of the texts are from the 1968 -born David Eugene Edwards, who grew up in the religious community of the Church of the Nazarene. His father died early, and as a boy he often went with his grandfather through the country, who tried to convert them with fire - and - brimstone sermons people. So is also the focus of the song lyrics 16 Horsepower always on pro- Christian thought.

On 6 April 2005 gave 16 Horsepower their resolution known, they reasoned with problems tied - political and spiritual nature. The members suggested in the projects Woven Hand ( Edwards) and Lilium (Jean -Yves Tola, and Pascal Humbert ) a new way.

Discography

Singles

Albums

• 2005: 16 HP
• 2005: 16 Horsepower Live