Gov"'t Mule: Shout! 2013

Shout! - Gov"'t Mule"'s first studio album in four years - features 11 tracks recorded by the band in Los Angeles and Stamford, CT plus a bonus disc featuring an all-star lineup of vocalists interpreting The Mule"'s new songs. Special guests Elvis Costello, Dr. John, Ben Harper, Toots Hibbert, Glenn Hughes, Jim James, Myles Kennedy, Dave Matthews, Grace Potter, Vintage Trouble"'s Ty Taylor and Steve Winwood appear on Disc 2 of Shout! ""No one"'s done this before, which is exciting,"" says singer-guitarist Warren Haynes, who co-founded Gov"'t Mule with drummer Matt Abts. The band also features keyboardist-guitarist Danny Louis and bassist Jorgen Carlsson. ""But it"'s even more exciting actually listening to these artists sing our songs. Their performances bring new ideas, energy and sometimes even different meanings to every number."" The concept emerged organically as the band members considered how to best approach the songs. Haynes wasn"'t even certain ""Funny Little Tragedy"" belonged on a Gov"'t Mule album. ""Not only is it different from anything Gov"'t Mule"'s ever done, it kind of reminded me of The Attractions or The Clash."" With that in mind, he asked Elvis Costello for guidance on what kind of vocal mic he should use to get the late "'70s-early "'80s garage rock sound he was after.