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Day: January 27, 2022

GOV’T MULE – Heavy Load Blues

January 27, 2022 /

What started out as a little side project from the Allman Brothers Band, has turned into (along with Tedseschi Trucks) one of the biggest jam bands around. The first two albums are classics, and since those early days the band has morphed into this all encompassing behemoth – with the original vision of the band lost somewhat.

I know Warren has mentioned for some time that he wanted to do and old school blues album – and here it is…well not entirely true. There are a couple of tunes that have that modern blues sound namely Make It Rain, which has a killer fuzz tone, Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody, which has that cool funk under groove to the song, I Asked For Water which has a very heavy Hendrix vibe – I really love this track.

All in all, a great selection of blues tunes played with great respect and feel.

8.5/10 from The Grooveman.

KING’S X – Please Come Home Mr. Bulbous

January 27, 2022 /

I think I have mentioned many times that the first 5 King’s X are albums are untouchable and they are all classics. This is the band’s 8th studio album release from 2000 and sees the band producing themselves in a more experimental vibe. Whereas early grunge bands (like Pearl Jam) were extolling the virtues of King’s X as influences, things seem to have come full circle as the band’s songs on this album have a more grungy feel to them. Listen to Julia, and if you didn’t know who you were listening to, I’m sure you would say it would be some band from Seattle.

The sound is very stripped back and clear – in fact – the production is superb. I would say the Beatles influence in the band has taken a lead role on this album, and the heavy groove that is their trademark takes somewhat of a back seat. My favourite track on the album is the quite laid back vibe of Marsh Mellow Field, and a that is purely down to the superb solo from Ty.

They don’t make bad albums, just less great ones, and this is one of those.

8.5/10 from The Grooveman.

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