Mulennium [Live, Original recording remastered]

Gov't Mule | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 3, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Live, Original recording remastered
• Label: Evil Teen Records
• ASIN: B003S897UK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,406 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Bad Little Doggie - Gov't Mule

2. Lay Your Burden Down - Gov't Mule

3. Blind Man In The Dark - Gov't Mule

4. Life Before Insanity - Gov't Mule

5. Larger Than Life - Gov't Mule

6. Towering Fool - Gov't Mule

See all 10 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. When The Blues Comes Knockin' (feat Little Milton)

2. My Dog and Me (feat Little Milton)

3. Lump On Your Stump (feat Little Milton)

4. I Can't Quit You Baby (feat Little Milton)

5. It Hurts Me Too (feat Little Milton)

6. Blues Alright (feat Little Milton)

See all 8 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Helter Skelter (feat Audley Freed)

2. Sometimes Salvation (feat Audley Freed)

3. 30 Days In The Hole (feat Audley Freed and Robert Kearns)

4. End Of The Line (feat Audley Freed)

5. Out Of The Rain (feat Audley Freed, Johnny Mosier and Mark Van Allen)

6. I Shall Be Released (feat Barry Richman, Robert Kearns, Johnny Mosier and Mark Van Allen)

See all 8 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Recorded live at the Roxy in Atlanta, GA on December 31, 1999. Since 1994, Gov't Mule has celebrated the upcoming New Year with unique fan-pleasing concerts that showcase their wide-ranging repertoire, virtuosic musicianship and commitment to their fans. New Year's is very special not only to the fans but to the band as well.

December 31, 1999, ushered in a new century and millennium and called for something truly magical - and that nights show at Atlanta's historic Fox theater delivered it. What made the show so extraordinary? For starters, Little Milton, one of Warren Haynes' most important influences, joins Gov't Mule for six songs including 'I Can't Quit You Baby' and 'It Hurts Me Too'. Other special guests include longtime Mule friends and collaborators Audley Freed (Black Crows), Robert Kearns, Johnny Mosier, Mark Van Allen and Barry Richman. Secondly, this show contains many Mule covers played for the first time including The Black Crows 'Sometimes Salvation' and King Krimson's '21st Century Schzoid Man'.

Painstakingly remixed and premastered from the original master tapes, Mulennium sounds even fresher than ever before.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT MULE FROM TEN YEARS AGO August 3, 2010

By Stuart Jefferson TOP 100 REVIEWER

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Three discs 62, 73, 63 minutes each approximately. The sound is clean and warm with a good guitar sound in front of the rhythm section. The booklet contains a short synopsis on each of the three sets, along with many color photos of the group (and guests). The discs are snapped in, inside a tri-fold cardboard holder. There's a list of tracks and song lengths and recording information.

The first set is strictly GOV'T MULE playing some of their older material, along with smokin' covers of "21st Century Schizoid Man", "We're Not Gonna Take It", and a lengthy "Dazed and Confused". This is the band that most people will readily know, with Warren Haynes guitar and insistent vocals out front of a powerhouse rhythm section. Several tracks are lengthy, giving the band time to work through whatever they feel like playing. From all out assaults like "Blind Man In The Dark", to slower songs like "Life Before Insanity", the band show they can adapt their style to any tempo. This sets the scene for whats to come.

The second set is given over to the blues, with blues great Little Milton, a long time blues singer/guitar player. The tempos range from shuffles to slow blues. Among the songs are the well known "I Can't Quit You Baby", "It Hurts Me Too", with Elmore James-like slide guitar, and "Blues Is Alright". The set finishes up with "Power of Soul". The guitars of Haynes and Little Milton weave in and out of these songs, and its on the slow blues where they particularly shine.

The third set consists mainly of covers, starting with "Helter Skelter", which roars out with a lot of power. "30 Days In The Hole", by HUMBLE PIE, Dylan's "I Shall Be Released", and a great rendition of "Simple Man" by LYNYRD SKYNYRD round out this set.... The addition of peddle steel played by Mark Van Allan, and additional guitar from Audley Freed gives this song an extra depth and punch.

This is another concert recorded on New Year's Eve (in 1999), and its hard to understand why it took so long to be released. This is prime GOV'T MULE, with the addition of a true bluesman and other friends/musicians which set this music apart from other releases. The band is well known for their New Year's Eve blow-outs, and these three sets are as good as any previous live recordings by the band. Tap in and listen to any of the tracks here and you'll hear what I mean. Read more ›

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem August 7, 2010

By R.J.N.

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This sounds so good remastered. I have had an audience recording of it for a few years now and while it sounded ok there is no comparison to the official release. Fantastic playing throughout, just the Mule on disc 1 , then on disc 2 with Warren trading licks with Little Milton and then Audley Freed.
The fun continues on disc 3 with more Audley and other friends of the band.
One of the highlights for me is the cover version of 21st Century Schizoid Man, outstanding.
Grab this one if you love the classic era Gov't Mule, there will never be another Alan Woody.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Just GREAT August 10, 2010

By Jim

Format:Audio CD

My favorite Mule era, the power trio with Warren, Matt, Matt and Woody. Still attend most shows in my area theses days. As a collector with over 150 Mule shows, this one might get played the most alond with 10/31 shows and other NYE shows. A fine opening set with Mule oldies along with a long Zep tune. Added guests as all Mule NYE shows are just a big plus. Great sound with vocals clear and a deep bass. I miss Woody. Sorry they haven't been the same since BUT still a fine band. I do love live recordings. Is it because of the Allmans' live at the Fillmore or all my DEAD bootlegs, LOL LOL

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Classic Mule from the Trio era August 4, 2010

By Alex

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The mix is good. The show is hot. This is classic Mule from the trio era. Made me really miss the old Woody days. The stuff with Little Milton is great. Just hot rockin' old school blues. Wish these guys would release some of the jams they did with Larry McCray back on the '98 tour! The stuff with Audley Freed shows that the Mule works as a two guitar combo. It's fun to hear these guys play stuff they like. A great show. Miss the old Mule. Release more of this stuff, guys!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars mullenium by Gov't Mule September 18, 2010

By Limoni Paolo

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Gov't Mule is an exciting group live in concert and this album is a confirmation

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great performances, but where's the bass? September 13, 2010

By Baberufus

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As a big Mule fan, I highly prize this old recording from the days of the 3-piece Mule, when they ROCKED, and rocked hard! A fine guest line-up, as well! I really enjoy Audley Freed's playing, and considering that his guitar work has been relatively rarely recorded, it makes this CD set even more valuable (you MUST purchase the two Cry of Love CD's from the early-to-mid 90's if you haven't already...great playing and great songs by Freed throughout)! Little Milton gets a long overdue chance to shine on a few songs here, and he really cuts loose on the guitar--not staid and laid-back like I thought he would be. I love the cover tunes the band picked out like Power of Love and Dazed and Confused. Warren really tore it up, especially on the vocals to "Dazed". I couldn't really tell what he was doing on the breakdown passage of that one...playing with a bow? It was pretty cool, but I think the song lost a little momentum there, it just didn't seem to flow as smoothly as the Zeppelin version on Song Remains The Same. But hey, it's all good--they're just paying tribute, anyway! :-)

It's great to hear Woody again, tearing it up on the bottom end. In fact, it would have been nice to hear him more. There is absolutely NO "oomph" to the bass EQ on this recording. What happened?? The Roseland Ballroom CD sounded GREAT--why couldn't this one have sounded at least just as good? Overall, it is good, but just a little murkier, I think, than the Roseland, and again, NO BASS. Well actually, you can hear the bass guitar rather easily, but you sure as heck can't feel it. Crank up your subwoofer! If you're like me and are too poor or don't have the space for one in your car, you're out of luck.... Still, it's not worth passing up this CD set over it--it's still enjoyable to listen to and still sounds better than your average live recording. Just disappointed with the lack of bass. grrrrr...

Overall, an indispensable addition to your Mule collection, and for blues-rock fans in general! Read more ›