Gov't Mule - The Deep End, Vol. 2

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Music Review: Deep End Volume II
Rating: 4 Stars

Trying Not to Fall - My favorite track on this album...probably the one that sounds most like the old Mule. Hard blues based rocker with a funky intro.

Time to Confess - Laid back tune...Haynes voice almost has a spooky feel to it. Pretty straight-forward...not great but nice.

Greasy Granny's Gopher Gravy - This is the weirdest Mule track EVER. I don't like Claypool's vocals too much, but it's good for a smile and a 'what the hell are they doing!?' remark. Part 2 is much more listenable to me...sounds like some of the weirder Zep or Floyd moments.

What is Hip - They've been playin this live for a couple years. Think jazz-rock combined with the standard heavy Mule formula. Not bad.

World of Confusion - Southern ballad that evolves into a great classic Mule finish. Another one I really like.

Hammer and Nails - Raw Blues number...almost gospel sounding vocals. Lyrics aside (same line over and over and over again), this has some great guitar work on it. Starts off slowly but ends up nice and loud...problem is getting to the good part takes patience.

Slow Happy Boys - Ugh...not a bad tune if you can get past the opening. Haynes vocals are very soulful here.

Sun Dance - Jazzy Instrumental. Would almost fit in a classical-jazz rock category if that even exists. Think Blood Sweat & Tears with jazz overtures. Lots of keyboards and drums on this one.

Lay of the Sunflower - Great folk-rock ballad...one of my favorites. Haynes vocals are great here (think Soulshine part 2!). Phil Lesh from Grateful Dead appears on this. Written by Robert Hunter.

Catfish Blues - Wants to be a Mule classic. Almost succeeds, but falls short due to repition more than anything else. Still listenable if you like your blues very raw. Vocals are reminiscent of Monkey Hill, Gonna Send You Back to Georgia. Something I'd expect to hear in New Orleans.

Which Way Do We Run - Pretty average Haynes tune in that it starts off soft and picks up as it goes. Not quite as loud as some of their other stuff, but pretty good nonetheless.

Babylon Turnpike - Very mellow jazz-blues instrumental. This is 100% elevator music.

The Bonus CD contains 4 tracks - Driving Rain, Rocking Horse, Lay Your Burden Down, Sco-Mule.

Description of The Deep End, Vol. 2

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• Rock