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Gov’t Mule is a southern rock/jam band formed in 1994 as an Allman Brothers Band side project, but has taken on a life of its own. Like many jam bands, Gov’t Mule does not get much radio airplay but is popular due to constant touring and intense fan loyalty.

When the Allman Brothers Band reformed in 1989 in response to the popularity of the Dreams box set, Warren Haynes was added on lead guitar and Allen Woody on bass. The two shared a love for ’60s power trios, like Cream, Jimi Hendrix Experience, and James Gang. With no bands making similar music in the 90s (except ZZ Top), Haynes, Woody, and former Dickey Betts drummer Matt Abts came together as Gov’t Mule during Allman Brothers’ breaks. (It is likely that Haynes and Abts first met during the recording of the Dickey Betts Band CD “Pattern Disruptive” in 1988.) They released their debut album the selftitled Gov’t Mule in 1995. It was followed by Live from Roseland Ballroom.

When it became apparent that the Allman Brothers weren’t planning on recording any new material, Haynes and Woody left to concentrate full-time on Gov’t Mule in 1997. Dose, the studio follow up to their first studio effort, was released in early 1998. They were joined by members of the Allman Brothers, the Black Crowes, and Parliament/Funkadelic for their 1998 New Year’s Eve concert. This was released in both a two and four CD version as Live …

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1	John the Revelator full track	301
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3	Game Face full track	237
4	Time to Confess full track	203
5	Broke Down On The Brazos full track	182
6	Thorazine Shuffle full track	170
7	Railroad Boy full track	167
8	I Shall Return full track	164
9	Steppin' Lightly full track	145
10	Forevermore full track	136
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ChrisTheMute wrote:
Monday morning

Monday Mourning Meltdown is brilliant.

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Garrett9339 wrote:
Sunday morning

This is a damn good album. It's got a little something for everybody, and it stays true to the bread and butter of the Mule while not sounding anything near repetitive. Just got one of their first live albums from the Roseland Ballroom and if you haven't heard any of it, it'll blow you away. Try "Painted Silver Light" or "Don't Step On The Grass Sam" (Steppenwolf Original).

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ExspectaMortem wrote:
last month

I really like the song "Forevermore".

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Kucheek wrote:
last month

New album is great! (2)

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mexicoman wrote:
last month

damn good!

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lee_malone wrote:
last month

Some movie clips of their concert last Saturday in Antwerp: http://www.youtube.com/user/malonelee1001 . I loved it, especially the second part of their show, where the intensity was only increasing!

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birdman829 wrote:
last month

And I'd second the comment on Jackie Greene as an opener. Warren really knows how to pick em. He was even better than Back Door Slam last summer.

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birdman829 wrote:
last month

Saw them this summer in Boston and again on October 31 in hampton beach. The new album rocks and the mule is kicking harder than ever \m/

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blondevagabonde wrote:
last month

can't wait to see them play

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Sacrilegi0 wrote:
last month

grandisimos :D

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lee_malone wrote:
last month

I am seeing them this weekend for the first time. I only know this band by name and from some youtube clips. Considering their good live reputation, I hope to be blown away and return home completely staggered. High expectations!

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JohnTheRev wrote:
last month

Haven't seen them live since Jorgen joined, but I can tell from By A Thread that he is a very welcome addition to Mule

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BluesRok wrote:
October 2009

Check out Gov't Mule's group page on lastfm: Gov't Mule

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DRHawkins wrote:
October 2009

Gordon James....

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Jamless wrote:
October 2009

New album is great!

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Xeper-I-Set wrote:
October 2009

The Deepest End is one of my top 5 favorite live albums ever. So amazing.

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szelf13 wrote:
October 2009

It's really god. It's my first contact with this band. And i want to say they are very very good :) The last album have a lot good ambition music ! Nice, nice...

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scottwallace01 wrote:
October 2009

First night of the new tour last night in Indy! Mule were great as always. And that opener, Jackie Greene....dude's got some talents.

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Pekingblues wrote:
October 2009

G.M's new album, By a Thread, rocks! Thanks guys!

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DeadlyDevil wrote:
October 2009

Railroad boy is great

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