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Reviews > CDs

Published: 2012/01/13

by Philip Booth

Planet of the Abts : Planet of the Abts

Self-released

Gov’t Mule began life as an Allman Brothers side project, and now the Mule has spawned its own spin-off: Matt Abts and bassist Jorgen Carlsson have joined forces with guitarist/keyboardist/singer T-Bone Andersson —an old friend of Carlsson’s from Sweden. The result is a wildly rambunctious, highly unlikely hybrid of sounds that nevertheless appeal, from hard and heavy blues-tinted rock to arty, synth-laden material like “Circus” and “Planet Pt. 2,” reminiscent of Pink Floyd. Opener “Planet Pt. 1” kicks the disc into action with a heavy riff augmented with horns (courtesy of Mule multi-instrumentalist Danny Louis ), mellow piano overlays and acid-washed guitar. Andersson’s powerhouse six-string work is featured again on “Dressed Up Looking Fine” and “Deep Into Self,” and the band turns Stones oldie “Off the Hook” into a chugging rave-up. It is a nice planet to visit.

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Damon January 13, 2012, 06:57:56

i’m looking forward to the southern california shows.

Rob from Ct. January 13, 2012, 11:18:04

Good Luck Matt your friend Hinny from backstage at the Beacon Theatre. I hope all goes well with New Disc. I will be buying it tell Danny I said hello and Please setup a Ct. date on schedule at Warner Theatre it’s a cool venue ask Warren.

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