Secret South

Secret South is 16 Horsepower's third full-length studio album. 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.

Track listing

1. "Clogger" (Edwards/16 Horsepower) – 3:28
2. "Wayfaring Stranger" (Traditional) – 2:42
3. "Cinder Alley" (Edwards/16 Horsepower) – 4:42
4. "Burning Bush" (Edwards/16 Horsepower) – 3:59
5. "Poor Mouth" (Edwards/16 Horsepower) – 4:39
6. "Silver Saddle" (Edwards/16 Horsepower) – 3:11
7. "Praying Arm Lane" (Edwards/16 Horsepower) – 3:19
8. "Splinters" (Edwards/16 Horsepower) – 5:17
9. "Just Like Birds" (Edwards/16 Horsepower) – 3:42
10. "Nobody 'Cept You" (Bob Dylan) – 3:34
11. "Strawfoot" (Edwards/16 Horsepower) – 3:30

Personnel

• David Eugene Edwards - Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Concertina
• Steve Taylor - Back-up Vocals, Guitar, Organ
• Jean-Yves Tola - Drums, Percussion, Piano
• Pascal Humbert - Bass, Bass Fiddle, Guitar
• Asher Edwards - Strings
• Rebecca Vera - Strings
• Elin Palmer - Strings

Trivia

• 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.
• The recording of the album was engineered by Bob Ferbrache who was once a member of 16 Horsepower, playing lap steel.
• Asher Edwards, daughter of David Eugene Edwards, is featured on the video for the song "Clogger."

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