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 Gov't Mule - Fantastic Debut Album Feb 19, 2010
Having just recently discovered the mule I have been enjoying going back and exploring some of the band's back catalogue. This is the band's debut album from 1995 and it is a good one. Gov't Mule began as a side project of the Allman Brothers. Allman's guitarist Warren Haynes and bass player Allen Woody formed the band along with drummer Matt Abts in the early 90's as something to occupy their time in between their main band's albums and tours. The music is similar to the Allman's output with a healthy dose of southern influenced blues, but the band has also been known to mix in reggae, jam, dub, and even a hint of metal at times for a rather wide variety of output. For a debut album this is a really strong one. There is not a weak track on the disc and the three instrumentalists shine throughout. Warren Haynes is known for his guitar prowess, but he is also a great blues vocalist which never seems to get as much attention. I also like Hayne's lyrics; they fit the music like a glove and tend to cover a bit more ground than just generic blues images. Instead of listing the highlights I will simply say that every track on this disc is a highlight. I love the whole album from start to finish. For a first album these guys hit a home run right off the bat.
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First Mule release and it is excellent! Jul 12, 2008
Recording quality may not be as good as later releases such as Deja Voodoo but this disc is raw and rocks hard. It may be my favorite. Get it without question.
yeahh...demoledor!!!!!!!! (si..es castellano..te molesta??) May 18, 2008
rugiente, devastador ..como un volcan en erupcion!!! como los allman en lava....granitica edicion de blues rock..jazz...polenta sin control, tren descarrilado que pasa por tus oidos llevandose todo puesto....escuchalo, please!!!!!!!!
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Incredible Debut! Feb 15, 2008
On this, their self-titled debut, Gov't Mule prove without a doubt that they're far from a simple "side-project." With more emotion, more blues, and more soul in one guitar lick or one vocal line than the sum of most popular music from the last ten years, Gov't Mule demands to be heard by anyone and everyone who demands more from music and musicians. Cheap, ripped off and repeating riffs don't exist here. Snotty, "I'm too cool to care" vocals cannot be found. What can be found, however, is a band that simply sweats and bleeds emotion into its music.
From the first soulful moments of the a capella "Grinnin' in Your Face," which bleeds right into the gut-wrenching guitar playing of Warren Haynes on "Mother Earth," it's very evident that this is not the same old thing. This album (and all of Mule's work, really) is filled to the brim with great instrumental work, amazingly soulful and powerful vocals, and incredibly potent songwriting. I simply cannot say anything bad about this album.
Excellent CD Nov 28, 2007
A buddy of mine recommended these guys to me during our current tour in Afghanistan. I was looking for some new types of music to enjoy, as I have been exploring PHISH, and TREY ANASTASIO. He told me to try GOV'T MULE for jam bands. I ordered online through Amazon without hearing a note of this band. I received it last week and have not been able to listen to anything else. I absolutely love this CD.
The music is straight forward rock/blues. No BS. My buddy's recommendation was on target. This CD is worth your $$. Go for it!
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