And as usual, longtime drummer Matt Abts pumps out hardcore rhythms and unique changes throughout, with a contemporary and stylish technique that boldly flaunts a John Bonham rawness at times."By a Thread" - Gov't MuleWarren has often been clever at entertaining fans with wonderful covers of past songs, at summoning up gems from the depths of musical obscurity as well. “Forevermore” is in this vein as well. By a Thread is the ninth studio album by American southern rock jam band Gov't Mule.The album was released on October 27, 2009, by Evil Teen Records. Hess is the bassist of note on the last two tracks here as well. Some of the more engaging tracks have roots in folk and in blues and of course, Gov't Mule will put their own stamp on these. Gov t Mule is in fact, a very talented band with a good sound. It’s nice to hear a rock band sound like a power trio sometimes, even if they’re not a trio. Shop By a Thread by Gov't Mule. 2009. What really stands out here is the diversity and ability in Warren Haynes and company. Account & Lists Returns & Orders. By a Thread brings more hard rock to the table than what some might expect, but it is not completely a hard rock album. Matt Abts, 2003 Grammy Nominated drummer, original member of Gov't Mule, first started playing music in high school in Panama before relocating to Virginia where he spent the next eight years playing music regionally in many, many bands before moving to Florida and getting a break playing with Dickey Betts and Chuck Leavell in 1984. In this case it’s a powerful rendition of “Railroad Boy”, the haunting folk song once performed by Joan Baez. No disrespect intended toward former bassist Andy Hess either, as his style suited the music of the time perfectly, most notably in “High & Mighty”, one of their best albums to date. And unique only to bands of this fine quality, Warren Haynes and gang prove once again that they’re able to adjust and evolve in a positive way with each CD. das Medley 'Trane – Eternity’s Breath – St. Stephen’s Jam') stellen den Bonusteil der parallel zu der uns vorliegenden CD-Variante herausgebrachten DVD- und Blu-ray-Optionen.Als Vorreiter der Jam-Band-Bewegung in der Post-The-Grateful-Dead-Ära klotzt die Formation wie abzusehen, statt zu kleckern. Hello, Sign in. In the vein of Willie Dixon’s “I Can’t Quit You Baby” (the cover Warren once did with Little Milton), it also mirrors that Zeppelin potency. Terminé les égarements reggae, Gov't Mule nous revient avec un album de bon blues-rock charnu de ses débuts. Warren’s guttural and emotional vocal sets the mood immediately. Non-Allman Brother Warren Haynes leads … The thing is, there is really nothing to feel guilty about. Being an Allman Brothers fan, Gov't Mule are a band I have been curious about for years, but have never gotten around to picking up any of their stuff. This rock-solid essence matches the solemn lyrical content. I am very glad that I did, as "By A Thread" has become one of my favorite releases of 2009.
The Haynes original then segues into a harder Zeppelin-like power chorus. Nothing but straight ahead blues rock and searing guitar solos can get repetitive and eventually boring. Nevertheless, new bassist Jorgen Carlsson fills the gap flawlessly here, as his bass lines are powerful and funky. Genre: Rock. Edit Release All Versions of this Release Review Changes . Auf "Bring On The Music" steht das Team steht ungeachtet der Spitzenleistung der einzelnen Charakterköpfe im Line-up so deutlich im Brennpunkt wie selten zuvor, was den Release zu einer Machtdemonstration macht, an der sich andere ein Beispiel nehmen können.Das zweiteilige 'Traveling Tune' dient als musikalische wie konzeptionelle Klammer -Beziehungen sind den Liner Notes von Warren Haynes zufolge das A und O, vor allem zwischen den Musikern und ihrem Publikum - eines Sets, das MULEs gesamtes Schaffen natürlich nur ausschnitthaft wiedergibt. No doubt everyone was aiming to work a little Rio de los Brazos de Dios mojo into the grooves of By a Thread.
By a Thread is the ninth studio album by American southern rock jam band Gov't Mule.The album was released on October 27, 2009, by Evil Teen Records. It gets surprisingly potent in the chorus, and continues in that mode throughout. He utilizes his familiar Gibson 12-string here, starting with the bluesy riff at the beginning (reminiscent of the earlier “So Weak, So Strong”).