| By a Thread | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 27, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | Willie Nelson's Pedernales Studio, January 2009 | |||
| Length | 60:07 | |||
| Label | Evil Teen Records | |||
| Producer | Gordie Johnson Warren Haynes | |||
| Gov't Mule chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
By a Thread is the ninth studio album by American Southern rock jam band Gov't Mule. The album was released on October 27, 2009, by Evil Teen Records.[2] It is the first album to feature bassist Jorgen Carlsson, who joined the band in 2008, replacing Andy Hess.
On August 17, 2009, the first track of the album, "Broke Down on the Brazos", was made available for listening on Gov't Mule's official website, as well as on the band's Myspace and Facebook pages. The track features the playing of Billy Gibbons, best known as the singer and guitarist for the American blues rock band ZZ Top.
Track listing
All songs by Warren Haynes, except as noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Broke Down on the Brazos" (Matt Abts, Jorgen Carlsson, Haynes, Danny Louis) | 6:19 |
| 2. | "Steppin' Lightly" (Abts, Carlsson, Haynes, Louis) | 7:10 |
| 3. | "Railroad Boy" (traditional; arranged by Abts, Carlsson, Haynes, Louis) | 5:03 |
| 4. | "Monday Mourning Meltdown" | 8:08 |
| 5. | "Gordon James" | 3:48 |
| 6. | "Any Open Window" (Abts, Carlsson, Haynes, Louis) | 4:45 |
| 7. | "Frozen Fear" | 5:48 |
| 8. | "Forevermore" | 4:17 |
| 9. | "Inside Outside Woman Blues #3" | 9:04 |
| 10. | "Scenes from a Troubled Mind" | 7:23 |
| 11. | "World Wake Up" (Haynes, Louis) | 5:54 |
Personnel
Gov't Mule
- Warren Haynes – vocals, guitar
- Matt Abts – drums, percussion
- Danny Louis – keyboards, rhythm guitar
- Jorgen Carlsson – bass
Additional personnel
- Billy Gibbons – guitar on "Broke Down on the Brazos"
- Andy Hess – bass on "Scenes from a Troubled Mind" and "World Wake Up"
- Gordie Johnson – background vocals on "Scenes from a Troubled Mind"
References
- ↑ Thom Jurek (2009-10-27). "By a Thread - Gov't Mule | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
- ↑ "iTunes - Music - By a Thread (Bonus Track Version) by Gov't Mule". Itunes.apple.com. 2009-10-26. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
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