Concord Records
Gov’t Mule – Peace… Like A River (2-LP Vinyl)
Peace... Like A River marks Gov't Mule's fourteenth studio album—a meditation on spirituality, mortality, and the search for tranquility in turbulent times. The 2-LP vinyl presentation suits music that unfolds gradually across extended compositions, with Warren Haynes's guitar and vocals carrying messages that become more relevant with each passing year. Since emerging as an Allman Brothers side project in 1994, Mule has evolved into one of America's most dependable live bands while maintaining studio ambitions that rival their improvisational reputation.
Haynes's simultaneous tenure with the Allman Brothers (until their end), Dead & Company, and Gov't Mule speaks to his position as one of rock's premier guitarists. Peace... Like A River showcases both his technical command and his songwriting growth, with compositions that balance accessibility and depth. The album's title evokes the classic spiritual while addressing contemporary anxiety—peace isn't easy, but it's worth pursuing. The double vinyl format gives these songs room to breathe, with the analog warmth suiting material that draws equally from blues, rock, and soul traditions. Relix has followed Mule since their emergence from the Allman Brothers orbit.
2-LP Black Vinyl. Fantasy/Mascot Records. Fourteenth studio album. Warren Haynes reflects on spirituality and mortality. Southern rock meets spiritual seeking.