Gov't Mule’s 2002 release, The Deep End – Volume 2, is a towering, heartfelt tribute to late founding bassist Allen Woody, featuring an extraordinary gathering of world-class bassists filling the low end across a vast landscape of blues-rock, hard rock, and expansive jam-band funk. Fronted by Warren Haynes’ soulful, gravelly vocals and burning Gibson Les Paul guitar tones, the album captures an earthy, dynamic analog production that lets each guest bassist’s distinct personality shine.
From Les Claypool’s rubbery, slapping funk-metal drive on "Greasy Greens" and Jason Newsted’s thunderous, heavy metal punch on "Tried and True," to Chris Squire’s hyper-articulate Rickenbacker crunch on "Sun Dance" and Phil Lesh’s wandering, counter-melodic basslines on "Lay of the Sunflower," the record is a masterclass in rhythm section chemistry. Combined with Matt Abts’ thunderous, intricate drum work and Danny Louis’ lush Hammond B3 and Fender Rhodes textures, The Deep End – Volume 2 balances fierce, high-octane jams with deeply emotional, slow-burning blues-rock balladry
Gov't Mule’s 2002 release, The Deep End – Volume 2, is a towering, heartfelt tribute to late founding bassist Allen Woody, featuring an extraordinary gathering of world-class bassists filling the low end across a vast landscape of blues-rock, hard rock, and expansive jam-band funk. Fronted by Warren Haynes’ soulful, gravelly vocals and burning Gibson Les Paul guitar tones, the album captures an earthy, dynamic analog production that lets each guest bassist’s distinct personality shine.
From Les Claypool’s rubbery, slapping funk-metal drive on "Greasy Greens" and Jason Newsted’s thunderous, heavy metal punch on "Tried and True," to Chris Squire’s hyper-articulate Rickenbacker crunch on "Sun Dance" and Phil Lesh’s wandering, counter-melodic basslines on "Lay of the Sunflower," the record is a masterclass in rhythm section chemistry. Combined with Matt Abts’ thunderous, intricate drum work and Danny Louis’ lush Hammond B3 and Fender Rhodes textures, The Deep End – Volume 2 balances fierce, high-octane jams with deeply emotional, slow-burning blues-rock balladry