Gov't Mule

by Gov't Mule

Gov't Mule cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 1995
  • Label: Foundation
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:09:48
  • Community rating: 3.66/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Allen Woody, Hook Herrera, Michael Barbiero, John Popper, Matt Abts, Warren Haynes

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Formed initially as a side project by Allman Brothers Band members Warren Haynes and Allen Woody, the self-titled 'Gov't Mule' brilliantly captures the raw, improvisational power of a classic power trio. The recording leans heavily into thunderous riffing and extended blues-rock explorations, directly rejecting the polished, commercially viable sounds of mid-90s rock radio. It successfully laid the fundamental groundwork for the band's subsequent, long-running reign as stalwarts of the modern jam band scene.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, progressive, improvisation, jamming

Tracklist

  1. Grinnin' In Your Face (1:35)
  2. Mother Earth (8:13)
  3. Rocking Horse (4:06)
  4. Monkey Hill (4:40)
  5. Temporary Saint (5:44)
  6. Trane (7:28)
  7. Mule (5:39)
  8. Dolphineus (2:03)
  9. Painted Silver Light (7:07)
  10. Mr. Big (6:06)
  11. Left Coast Groovies (For FZ) (6:52)
  12. World Of Difference (10:15)

Credits

  • Gov't Mule - primary artist
  • Allen Woody - bass, written-by
  • Matt Abts - drums, written-by
  • Warren Haynes - vocals, guitar [guitars], written-by
  • Son House - written-by
  • Lewis Simpkins - written-by
  • Peter Chatman - written-by
  • Gregg Allman - written-by

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