Heavy Load Blues (Hi Res)

by Gov't Mule

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Zbyszek S I pre-ordered ... the shipment arrived yesterday. I am disappointed with the deluxe release - cover quality - grade 1.
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thomaskuhn I've bought the "Deluxe Edition" incl. the digital version. Now here are only the 13 tracks from the normal version! I'm confused. This was not communicated propper!!!!!
I want the 2nd CD as HighRes Download!!

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1.	Blues Before Sunrise 03:44	info	buy track
2.	Hole In My Soul 04:29	info	buy track
3.	Wake Up Dead 05:54	info	buy track
4.	Love Is A Mean Old World 04:55	info	buy track
5.	Snatch It Back And Hold It > Hold It Back > Snatch It Back And Hold It (Medley) 07:55	info	buy track
6.	Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City 05:36	info	buy track
7.	(Brother Bill) Last Clean Shirt 04:12	info	buy track
8.	Make It Rain 06:41	info	buy track
9.	Heavy Load 07:18	info	buy track
10.	Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody's Home 05:44	info	buy track
11.	If Heartaches Were Nickels 07:28	info	buy track
12.	I Asked For Water (She Gave Me Gasoline) 09:05	info	buy track
13.	Black Horizon 04:49	info	buy track

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Renowned quartet Gov’t Mule – led by GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes – has announced their first-ever blues album, Heavy Load Blues, due out November 12th via Fantasy Records. The album encompasses an even mix of Haynes’ originals and revered covers originally made famous by the likes of Howlin’ Wolf, Elmore James, Junior Wells, Ann Peebles, Bobby “Blue” Bland, and even Tom Waits and the Animals.

“For me, personally, it's kind of been on my list of things to do for years,” shares Haynes. “I didn't know if it was gonna be a solo album or a Gov’t Mule record. We play some traditional blues on stage from time to time and although it’s usually never more than a few songs per show, our approach to the blues is unique and based on our collective chemistry as a band.” He adds, “This album gave us a mission. Although in some way it was ‘anything goes,’ we wanted to stay true to the spirit of the blues in a traditional sense. It’s not a blues/rock record – it's a blues record. We wanted it sonically to sound different from a normal Gov’t Mule record.”

Though technically considered a studio album, Heavy Load Blues was recorded live in the studio at The Power Station New England on analog tape, utilizing vintage guitars, amps and other equipment to capture an authentic sound. The 13-track album was produced by Haynes alongside engineer and co-producer John Paterno (Michael Landau, Robbie Williams, The Steve Gadd Band).

One of the many standout tracks is the Junior Wells standard “Snatch It Back and Hold It,” which allowed the band to freely cover a classic while sandwiching a spontaneous jam called “Hold It Back” in the middle of a soulful, stirring interpretation that was given a decidedly funky groove. In that regard, while several titles may sound familiar to blues enthusiasts, the band – Haynes, Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Jorgen Carlsson [bass] – often opted to put its own spin on them. “I Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody’s Home,” originally recorded by Ann Peebles, is one of the few songs on the record the band has previously played live. On their version, Haynes’ nimble guitar riffs are played out over a solid foundation of organ and rhythm, resulting in a kind of funk-like finesse. For the Howlin’ Wolf song, “I Asked Her For Water, She Gave Me Gasoline,” Gov’t Mule, who are known for pushing the parameters while melding a variety of genres — rock, R&B, jam, funk, jazz, and practically everything in-between, opted for a heavy, up-tempo and funky version that is a far cry from the original.

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Gov’t Mule has galvanized a global fan base with their improvisational virtuosity, gaining them a spot amongst rock titans that remains unshakable. The revered group has showcased its breadth over its 20+ studio and live albums, thousands of memorable performances and millions of album and track sales. Gov’t Mule’s first-ever blues album, Heavy Load Blues, is out November 12 on Fantasy Records. ... more

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