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The Deep End, Volume 2

Gov't Mule · 2002

79 min · 13 tracks · Southern rock

A vibrant blend of blues-infused rock showcases Gov't Mule's improvisational prowess and Southern roots.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • improvisational moments to savor
  • late-night groove sessions
  • reflective mood shifts
  • engaging storytelling through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'The Deep End, Volume 2' is the follow-up to the band's first volume of collaborative tracks, which featured various guest artists. At this stage, Gov't Mule was solidifying their reputation as a powerhouse in the jam band scene, following their 1998 album 'Life Before Insanity' and gaining traction with fans through live performances and festival appearances.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Trying Not to Fall 5:30
  • 2 Time to Confess 5:44
  • 3 Greasy Granny's Gopher Gravy, Part 1 3:24
  • 4 Greasy Granny's Gopher Gravy, Part 2 3:35
  • 5 What Is Hip? 6:23
  • 6 World of Confusion 5:53
  • 7 Hammer and Nails 7:59
  • 8 Slow Happy Boys 6:27
  • 9 Sun Dance 6:12
  • 10 Lay of the Sunflower 6:58
  • 11 Catfish Blues 7:54
  • 12 Which Way Do We Run? 5:33
  • 13 Babylon Turnpike 8:06

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