Gov't Mule: Mighty High

Status of copy at Case Memorial Library
Andrew Iliff wrote in the New Haven Advocate: "Warren Haynes believes in influences. In fact, to hear him tell it, his band Gov't Mule is on a mission to synthesize as diverse a range of antecedents, models and inspirations as possible. … Thus the latest Mule album, Mighty High, featuring guest vocalists Michael Franti and Willie Williams, delves into reggae and dub. … But Haynes is keen not to be seen as a carpetbagger, citing both a 90-minute reggae set during a traditional Mule New Year's extravaganza and the inclinations of original Mule bassist Allen Woody. … For a band largely ignored in mainstream media — by both establishment rags and hipster indie upstarts — the Mule is remarkably successful, trading on a reputation as a live band to pack seats at big venues across the country. … Mule songs tend to follow a bluesy template built around a towering, deft guitar solo. … Haynes and his bandmates have struck an innovative arrangement with their label allowing them to sell every single one of their live shows online a few scant days after the band leaves the stage" (10/4/07).