Heavy Load Blues
| Gov't Mule
Heavy Load Blues
Gov't Mule (pronounced Government Mule) is an American Southern rock jam band, formed in 1994 as a side project of the Allman Brothers Band by guitarist Warren Haynes and bassist Allen Woody. Fans often refer to Gov't Mule simply as Mule.
The band released their debut album, Gov't Mule, in 1995, and have since released an additional nine studio albums, plus numerous EPs and live releases. Gov't Mule has become a staple act at music festivals across North America, with both its members and frequent guests from other notable bands adding various funk and blues rock elements to the band's sound.-Wikipedia
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Rock and Blues Music
Gov’t Mule has a definite winner in Heavy Load Blues, one that feels like an organic extension of the group’s already-monstrous body of work. Crank it up and you’ll be warm all winter.
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PopMatters
Heavy jam legends Gov’t Mule lay bare their roots on Heavy Load Blues, resulting in one of the most satisfying albums of the year.
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Holler
If this sidetrack sends some of Gov’t Mules’ harder-rocking fans back to hear the originals - while tempting them with new music - it has done its job.
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Louder Sound
Gov't Mule pay loving tribute to rock'n'roll's origins on Heavy Load Blues.
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AllMusic
Heavy Load Blues is raw, heavy, and immediate, the sound of a band unfettered while pursuing a deep blue groove that never quits.
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The Reflector
As the band’s first fully-blues album, they checked all the boxes, with gripping guitar, growling vocals, soulful bass, animated ivories and meaningful mash-ups.
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Tinnitist
Warren Haynes and co. keep it real on this blend of gritty 12-bar classics & new fare.
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Rock the Body Electric
A very solid album from the long running group and while it definitely has a lot of rock in it, the blues are well represented.
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