Gov't Mule/ King's X /Monster Magnet

[Paul Mather]

On Thu, 25 Mar 1999, Joseph Brooks wrote:

=> I wasn't sure if they were a jam band ala Phish, moe., Ominous Seapods etc.
=> or a heavier metal band.. of whatever description. A mixture of both sounds
=> intriguing. But you're description sounds like something I definitely want
=> to look into. Thanks :) Headed to the music store right after work to look
=> for Kings X and now perhaps Gov't Mule as well.

Do it... Do it... Do it... Do it... Do it...


(They are heavier, but *not* metal.  I've often heard it said that they
have a "darker" sound than most jam bands [though they cover a big range
of styles], which I'm sure might appeal to a BOC fan.  Hawkwind fans
will enjoy the monster extended improvs, e.g., 20-minute "Trane,"
30-minute "Afro Blue," etc. [fans of early Hawkwind, at any rate].  Carl
is right, though: they are _effing_ heavy!)

You might do worse than to pick up the new live album, if you're into
jam bands.  (You can sing along with Warren as he massacres the lyrics
to "War Pigs.";)

Cheers,

Paul.

Gov't Mule, _Live... With a Little Help From Our Friends_

e-mail: paul at gromit.dlib.vt.edu

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