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By A Thread |  | Artist: Gov't Mule
Label: Evil Teen Records
Category: Music
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Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 914
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 1205
UPC: 651751120525
EAN: 0651751120525
ASIN: B002MBAJ4M
Release Date: October 26, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Broke Down On The Brazos | | • | Steppin Lightly | | • | Railroad Boy | | • | Monday Mourning Meltdown | | • | Gordon James | | • | Any Open Window | | • | Frozen Fear | | • | Forevermore | | • | Inside Outside Woman Blues #3 | | • | Scenes From A Troubled Mind | | • | World Wake Up |
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Product Description
Gov t Mule wildly creative and fearsomely talented rock band lauded by Rolling Stone for Successfully bringing the classic power-trio sound of Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience into the 21st Century has completed work on By A Thread - their first studio album in 3 years.
Recorded largely at Willie Nelson's Pedernales Studio in 2009, the album s origins are apparent from the first track, Broke Down On The Brazos, named after the nearby river, with a deep Texas stomp for the backbeat and featuring the trademark guitar-work of ZZ Top founder Billy Gibbons.
Marked by incredible critical and fan support they ve had over 2 million paid song downloads through their site MuleTrack.com Gov t Mule has released nearly a dozen acclaimed and bestselling albums while emerging as a major touring force, routinely headlining festivals, amphitheatres and pavilions.
Album Description
2009 release, the first studio album in three years from the critically lauded Rock outfit. Recorded largely at Willie Nelson's Pedernales Studio in 2009, the album s origins are apparent from the first track, 'Broke Down On The Brazos', named after the nearby river, with a deep Texas stomp for the backbeat and featuring the trademark guitar-work of ZZ Top founder Billy Gibbons.
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Gov't Mule album "By a Thread" March 5, 2010
J. Hagenbrock (Seattle, WA)
Govt' Mule has done a good job, as discussed in the liner notes of this album, of breaking new ground and yet staying connected with their roots. They have employed new rhythms and kept old ones. The same tone you are used to from the albums Gov't Mule, Deja Voodoo, The Deep End vol 1 and 2 come thru so you won't be surprised as I was when I bought their 2007 album Mighty High. That was not an album I reviewed online, it was on a whim. Every other album I like, just not Mighty High. I own every album they have put out except Dose. I like the live versions better. You will like this album. Newcomers to Gov't Mule might like the strong guitar strumming, keyboard work by Danny Louis, and Warren Haynes Vocals. Deep, soulful, Bluesy, and passionate music. If I were to replace my early Rolling Stones albums, this is the artist I would chose, hands down.
Buy a Thread February 10, 2010
Mr. Utah (Potomac, MD USA)
This is a strong set of rock tracks by a very talented band that jams. Became a fan of Haynes' guitar work after he joined The Allman Brothers Band and began buying Govt Mule cds but have never considered myself a fan of the band. This album may change that. It's the best album in the genre since 2003's Hittin' the Note. But don't be misled. This isn't a "southern rock" album as much as it is a album recorded by some southern guys who rock. Haynes' guitar talents are on display on every track - and right away! The first track, Broke Down of the Brazos, builds off the energy and grind provided by new bassist Carlsson to produce one of the best rock songs in years. Haynes has an obvious love for Hendrix/Vaughan as evidenced by Inside Outside Woman but stays closer to home with this album than his more adventurous colleague from The Allman Brothers, Derek Trucks, does with his solo work. If your idea of a great Saturday is a cooler of cold Buds, some sun, some friends, and some great American rock, buy this. You'll love it.
 Almost crap February 2, 2010
imispgh
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Government Mule , who I have been a big fan of, has been going downhill for a while. Like a lot of groups I think their creativity is either spent or they feel the need to be mainstream. The one bright spot in the past few years has been Mighty High (which demonstrated creativity and has some excellent songs on it) and that has mostly reworked/sampled material. This disc is almost a complete loss - except for some bright moments on the last few songs and they don't even cut it because Warren seems to have some strange desire to break a good groove up with softer pop girlie moments. My suggestion is that the group figure it out. Go back to what made you great and different or sell the hell out completely and do more hard pop songs. Before I go I want to say that the majority of my frustration lies with the other reviewers here. I bought this CD because of the reviews and the lack of songs to sample. I took a chance. Well the majority of you must not know what Gov't Mule is about (Or was about?). This album shows Gov't Mule may be content with the mainstream move it has been on for years and as such maybe the majority of the reviewers who gave this thing a thumbs up have evolved with the band and embrace the "new" Gov't Mule. I for one do not buy in to that movement and want the bad asses I loved back.
 Wow, great Mule! February 1, 2010
Greg Keats (Maryland)
I have seen Gov't Mule a few times in person and enjoyed their shows. I really do like this new release from them. Hard driving rock vibe. Not the typical overplayed garbage that is out there aplenty. Thanks to the Mule for putting this out, my fav to date.
By far the best rock album of 2009! January 29, 2010
Billy B. Basstard (Anywhere but there.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I first heard Gov't Mule, I thought that they were just a little kickass blues rock trio in the vein of ZZ Top. They had some good riffs here and there, and Warren was a great singer/guitar player, but I've heard better bands and more memorable songs.
That opinion has been flushed down the toilet with this release. To put it quite frankly, this is the best album Gov't Mule has EVER put out, and quite possibly one of the best rock and roll albums of 2009, possibly the decade even. It's all over the place. Barnstomping blues, Hendrix funk, soulful ballads, Led Zeppelin-inspired riffs, psychedelia, and the powerful vocals of Mr. Haynes. It's a fantastic album, and it FEELS like a rock album should sound like. There's a terrific flow to everything.
Broke Down On The Brazos just kicks it. Boogie in the vein of ZZ Top (It even has Billy Gibbons playing guitar), this is one of the heaviest songs the band has ever created (Apart from a certain track I will talk about later in the review.). Warren and Billy tear it up for 6-plus minutes in one of the best guitar duels ever recorded.
Steppin' Lightly is a song that reminds me of old-Mule, but the songwriting and pace of the song works, and it doesn't go into weird forgettable directions like some of the earlier stuff. It all feels right.
Railroad Boy is a reworking of an old Celtic folk song, transformed into something Led Zeppelin would've done circa 1975.
Monday Mourning Meltdown is a fine example of how Gov't Mule has progressed into an amazing BAND, and not just 3 guys backing Warren Haynes. Listen to the trippy keyboard work on this, it's a feast for the ears. And the backwards guitar solo! Just lovely.
Gordon James is a fantastic southern ballad which reminds me of something Counting Crows would do. Lovely song, though I can't place just who it's about though.
Any Open Window is just badassery. You know you're in for some funk when it's dedicated to Mitch Mitchell and Buddy Miles.
Frozen Fear sounds like it would've easily fit onto a Derek Trucks record. While it's certainly the least fulfilling song on the album, it's still quite good, and that's saying a lot.
Forevermore is a dark ballad with some interesting space noises. Very atmospheric song.
Inside Outside Woman Blues #3.....WOAH! Warren lets his hair down with this one! This is borderline heavy metal. If you think Warren has softened over the years, listen to this song. It's just intense.
Scenes From A Troubled Mind is a funky little song with some great slide work. Another keeper from a great album.
And finally, World Wake Up is a dark psychedelic song about how our economy and our world is going down the crapper. It's a fantastic album closer, you could close your eyes and imagine Pink Floyd doing this were it not for the southern accented vocals.
This album has it all. Great songs, terrific playing, showmanship, amazing tones, variety. It's just a perfect album. If you love rock and roll, get this album.
FREEBIRD
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